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.

In response to this thread, the community was quite positive for a thread to cover these subjects.

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u/Harudied Sep 03 '22

i heard handguns are restricted but I've always wanted some sort of single action revolver since i was a kid. looking for the lowest possible caliber as well. how obnoxious would it be to own one?

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u/ZealousidealNews9256 Sep 03 '22

Just making an assumption - it sounds like you do not have a handgun license (RPAL).

If you’re interested in handgun ownership I’d start the process immediately, as it might already be too late. The handgun freeze is expected to take place early fall.

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u/Harudied Sep 03 '22

wait why?

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u/ZealousidealNews9256 Sep 03 '22

Liberal government has had it out for legal firearms owners for a while now. Basically political theatre but if you haven’t heard the news they banned handgun imports and plan to freeze the market in sept/Oct.

If you don’t have a restricted license already on the way, you’re likely never going to own a handgun in canada. Barring of course a future government overturns this.