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/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.