r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Oct 16 '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 19 '22

I just got my RPAL approved in Ontario. I want to buy a handgun or 2 before the freeze ASAP.

Is there any advantage in terms of timeline for me ordering from a gun shop in Ontario or a different province? I heard BC might be approving transfers quicker? So as an Ontarian should I order from a BC gun shop instead of Ontario?

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u/MayorMcCheese92 Oct 19 '22

Would make no difference in your case, as Ontario CFO would be one approving for you.

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u/[deleted] Oct 19 '22

Thank you!

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u/iloveneuro Oct 19 '22

You also don’t need the approval to go through prior to the freeze. Just need it to be initiated.

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u/[deleted] Oct 19 '22

Thank you! Didn't know this.

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u/GinnAdvent Oct 20 '22

The only advantage ordering from BC is that you don't pay PST on the purchase, only GST.

Approval is still in your home province CFO.