r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Aug 28 '22

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

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u/ConsequenceDirect967 Aug 31 '22

I just passed my PAL and RPAL. Just waiting on the paperwork to come in the mail. Can anyone refer me to some reliable online stores specifically for handguns?

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u/ggdrguy Aug 31 '22

Whichever one will have stock, which, by the time you get your licence (5-6+months) might be none and the freeze might be in effect by then unfortunately… we don’t have the luxury of being picky on stores since the freeze was announced. I wish you luck👍

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u/ConsequenceDirect967 Aug 31 '22

Thanks dude. I kinda figured that was going to be the case but maybe I’ll get lucky. Hopefully I’ll get to post a handgun here, but only time will tell.

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u/GinnAdvent Sep 01 '22

You can still get restricted rifle, like SBR type. If nothing changed by then.

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u/_Connor Aug 31 '22

You're not buying a handgun.

Transfer freeze is expected to hit around October and it's going to take 4-6 months to get your license. You're SOL on buying handguns.

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u/nyg420 Sep 01 '22

Mine is supposed to come in any day now, if I put in a purchase online sometime this month (I'm looking at a CZ 75 right now), would I still be good if the freeze comes in October?

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u/[deleted] Sep 01 '22

Cabelas.ca Firearmsoutletcanada.com Canadafirstammo.ca

Unfortunately it will probably be 4-9 months before you get your license though, so unless by some miracle this handgun freeze doesn't go into effect, you won't be getting a handgun.