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.

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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '22

Is it too late to take my CFSC+CFSRC and get a RPAL now?

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u/_Connor Oct 08 '22

I don't know why people think the only use for an RPAL is a handgun.

There's tons of rifles and 'smgs' that are classified as restricted and require RPALs. RPALs aren't going anywhere.

But you're not getting a handgun.

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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '22

Too late, no.

Too late to get it to obtain a handgun, yes

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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '22

What if the freeze happens at some point in the future instead of immediately?

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u/Bots_R_Us Oct 07 '22

You could get lucky, but I'd be surprised if C21 didn't go through sometime relatively soon.

The other option is the Cons win a national election and PP changes the regs.

I would get the RPAL regardless. It's barely different than what's needed to get the PAL and there are benefits beyond being able to buy handguns.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Oct 08 '22

Or we may get a change in government.

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u/OppositeMother5328 Oct 07 '22

You can still buy non-handgun restricted if thats your thing or if you need it for your occupation//guard//cbsa//police. I think?

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u/cowontag11 Oct 07 '22

Police Officers in Ontario not required to have a RPAL