r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Oct 09 '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

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u/TechnologyReady Radical Centrist Oct 11 '22

I'm predicting the OIC/Regulation handgun transfer ban comes into effect tomorrow, in the regularly scheduled Canada Gazette Part II release:

https://gazette.gc.ca/pi-ip/ds-p2-eng.html

I'm fairly confident this is the process. If they miss this one, then November 9th.

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u/NoClueInvestor1 Oct 11 '22

Does that means if someone applies for new RPAL license before Nov 9th it has to get approved?

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '22

No. The "freeze" is for transfers of handguns. While most restricted firearms are handguns, there are other firearms that are not handguns that are restricted (eg short barrel rifles). You will still be able to get a RPAL, just not buy a handgun.