r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Oct 02 '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/fnsimpso Oct 04 '22

I found a gun I want on gunpost. Can someone walk me through what I do on my end to buy it? We've agreed on price, what details do I need from him and who do I have to call to my end of the transfer?

The seller appears well reviewed, but I am still leery of being scammed.

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u/Grimmerthan Oct 04 '22

Is this restricted or non-restricted? Both of these are outlined on this RCMP page.

Sure, be leery. Seller is leery of you too.

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u/fnsimpso Oct 04 '22

ya, but im giving him money with the implied trust I wont be scammed

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u/Grimmerthan Oct 04 '22 edited Oct 04 '22

I guarantee you that it's real trust :)

You're right. This is a common thing though. This is how ebay operates. They used to have guarantors/middlemen, to reduce risk. It turned out they weren't need, as a large percentage of interactions were done in faith.

Are there defectors and bad guys, sure. It's up to you how far you want to pursue your risk reduction. There are any number of tactics, like verifying ID and the items under discussion.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Oct 05 '22

Meeting in person at a firearms range to try out the gun is ideal, I have bought and sold through the post too. When selling I will ask for photos of front and back of PAL and Driver's license (for shipping address)(or for my wife as evidence in my demise) and check online that the PAL is valid before I ship or meet up.

I have also met up in a Cantire parking lot. Just keep it in the box until it's in the buyer's trunk. Accept cash, shake hands, chat for fifteen minutes...

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Oct 05 '22

Well, can't verify a PAL without seeing the PAL. And I am not inviting you in my club without seeing that your driver's license photo matches your PAL.

So don't buy the gun. I ensure I don't get robbed or worse. Not too long ago a guy was murdered to steal his truck he had for sale online here in Halton.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Oct 06 '22

Seeing the buyer's PAL is kinda a legal requirement.