r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Sep 18 '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/sandyvaginitis Sep 19 '22

Too late for RPal course? I got offered a spot on a restricted pal course next month for a low cost but wondering if there’s any point in getting the license today, are any of the stores even stocking restricted guns because I see most of them are sold out(handguns primarily)? Is the a ban on import of new handguns coming in?

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u/Ordinary-Commercial9 Sep 19 '22

There are lots of restricted firearms other than pistols. If you're specifically only looking for a pistol then don't get your hopes up but otherwise yes it is worth it.

Yes imports are banned, pistol transfer ban to come next month.

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u/Grimmerthan Sep 19 '22

Short term, to be able to own a handgun today, that's likely not happening.

Long term... as OC says already, other restricted firearms remain available at this time.

Also, if other windows of opportunity for handgun ownership open up, perhaps due to legal challenges, you'd be prepared to take advantage of it.

Also, with an RPAL, when you're at a range, you may have a different level of scrutiny from the range officers. For example, ranges may not allow a solo person to shoot unless they carry an RPAL.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Sep 19 '22

There is always hope.

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u/_Connor Sep 20 '22

It's a 6 month wait to get a license processed. The transfer freeze will hit in a couple weeks. No, you're not getting a handgun.

But there's a bunch of restricteds that aren't handguns.

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u/[deleted] Sep 20 '22

A Conservative government is likely to reverse the "freeze". Even if that doesn't happen, there are cool restricted guns that are not pistols, and an RPAL allows you to borrow a pistol.

So yes, I believe it is still worth getting your RPAL.

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u/[deleted] Sep 20 '22

No idea it's all extremely speculative