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/Bots_R_Us Sep 20 '22

Hullo people!

New in town, PAL/RPAL just approved, so I'm waiting for my physical license so I can hopefully get a handgun before the ban (still a long-shot, I know).

I've seen the topic discussed about purchasing with just your RPAL # (ie: online purchase), and it sounds legal, is at the shop's discretion if that's enough. But does anyone know how to get your RPAL # before you get your card? Is it just calling and hopefully getting a human that can give it to you? Or is there a digital way? My online application on the RCMP website just says approved and I should have it in 3 weeks. But if I can get a purchase going sooner that would obviously be best.

Last: Does anyone know if a purchase/transfer started before the ban is grandfathered in, or are you SOL if you buy and the ban happens?

Cheers!

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Sep 20 '22

Call CFO, ask for PAL number saying you want to join a club. Buy gun online.

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u/iloveneuro Sep 21 '22

When I asked for my license number they said “is it because you want to make a purchase” and I said yes. Person on the phone said “ok, just be aware that they could ask you for a picture of the physical card but it’s up to them if they are good with just the license #”.

No issue with telling them the truth.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Sep 21 '22

Yup, some stores ask for a photo of PAL and Driver's license. I am guessing to verify your home address for shipping.

But in my experience excessive information to the police is often a bad thing. You can lead the horsie cops to water but they only drink beer.