Does the BC CFO generally have a better reputation for service times than the Ontario CFO?

Bought my Carmel from IRUN 1 month ago. Import has arrived in CAD facility in AB and now just waiting for CFO transfer as it says on my account. It’s my first purchase of a restricted. Anyone know how long it usually takes for this process? Thanks

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I submitted my PAL and RPAL application in January 2025 and I'm still waiting for a decision.

For full transparency, I disclosed on my application that I received a conditional discharge for assault and robbery charges 16 years ago. The conditional discharge was completed over 15 years ago.

It's been 13 months with no update, so I contacted my MP for assistance, but they weren't able to help. I then emailed the Premier's Office, and shortly after, I received a call from the OPP. They advised that someone would reach out within a month.

That was 3 months ago, and I still haven't heard back. Every time I call for an update, I'm told the file is "on the area officer's desk" and that they'll email the officer.

Has anyone dealt with a similar delay involving older charges and a conditional discharge? What would you recommend as the next step to get a response or move the file forward?

Edit: im in ontario

Hi All - Moving from the GTA to Alberta. It's hard to ignore how much time is saved by travelling through Windsor into the US rather than up and over Superior - which I'm not thrilled about doing in a loaded full size u-haul. What do I need to know as far as travelling with firearms is concerned?

So here is the process. WILL IT WORK???? Can any one knowledgeable tell me where it can go wrong?

1. Buy and import a complete OEM 100% Glock 19 Gen3 frame from USA via a Canadian Gunsmith business/shop. This should come with its own serial number etc. Eg (https://pistolframes.com/product/glock-19-gen-3-oem-frame/). Till your transfer is approved it will be in control of the GunSmith/dealer and registered on their business. The reason for going for frame is because Frames by design do not have the caliber (check FRT, it does not have caliber for frames). So your final firearm is not going to be a converted one but one that began its life as a 22LR.
2. Get Advantage Arms Glock 22lr conversion kit, which should not be troublesome as it is not even a firearm.
3. Provide it to the gunsmith above and let them complete the firearm. It will be a Glock 19 Gen 3 in 22LR (FRT calls them Non Commercial Customization). Business should register it as such.
4. Get an olympic exemption letter quoting Make/Model as Glock 19 Gen3 in 22LR. Quote FRT entry too. (This is the most doubtful step... will they issue?). Before requesting ensure you have joined say SFC or BC-equivalent or a pistol club etc.
5. Once you have olympic exemption letter initiate the transfer to your name. RCMP will ask for exemption letter, show them the letter.
6. Once transfer is complete, take possession of the firearm.

Congrats! Now you Glock 19 Gen 3 in 22LR. Enjoy your firearm and practice hard for competitive shooting!

I want to build a blackpowder firearm. I got the stock, flintlock and trigger without my pal. I buy my parts off a auction site which says I need pal for any firearm barrel. Can I just get a barrel machined for this or should I just get my pal

Just wondering what options one has if they potentially possess a firearm that has made the ban/restricted list. I'd ideally not like to sell it back to the gov't if I can avoid it, and am holding out for the law changing in the future. However I recently saw something that said the gun must be permanently disabled. I was planning on just removing the firing pin to disable the firearm, however I heard the barrel must be welded shut to permanently disable it. Please advise me if possible. What other options do I have with the firearms? Would I be able to transfer them or gift them to family I have in the states? Thanks in advance.

The sterling r9 was banned recently does anyone know the legality of the r18, r15 and r10?

Has anyone in Ontario successfully received an SFC .22 LR handgun exemption letter for Olympic/bullseye shooting?

I’m from Windsor, Ontario, and I’m a member of Windsor Action Pistol Club, which offers a bullseye pistol league.

I’m trying to figure out what proof the SFC actually requires. I’ve found plenty of posts from people in BC and Alberta who were approved, but very little information from Ontario.

I currently have a .22 LR pistol that I’ve legally borrowed for six months, and I plan to use it in the club’s bullseye league. I’m just trying to understand what hoops I need to jump through before I apply.
What documents or evidence did you submit? Did they ask for proof of competition, club membership, training, or anything else?

Any advice or experiences from Ontario would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Is anyone familiar with Cosmi availability in Canada? Are they possible to import? I know they are a tough find so im not sure if it is a legal issue or a rarity issue.

In Canada, what firearm-related things are legal to 3D print? I know receivers are illegal to print, but what about things like chassis and stocks?

*My question is purely educational. I'm not selling nor promoting anything transactional/marketing.*

As far as I know, in order to sell ammunition legally (individual to individual), a PAL holder must verify the buyer's PAL.

My question : Is it legally required to verify the buyer's PAL through the RCMP PAL portal (the one you use to update your PAL info, verify PAL number, etc)? I think it's not required, because as far as I know, legal gun stores only look physically at the PAL card and that's it (for selling ammunition).

I want to educate myself on this subject.

I made some research, but I didn't find an explicit answer. English isn't my first language so I hope my text is clear. Thank you for your help.

I see people showing the process for BC, AB, ON, but what about MB?

There may only be 5 people that live here, but we (I) want to target shoot!!!

Explanation Guide for 22LR pistol exemption process in Canada using BC as an example. This guide explains how you can still legally purchase and import a handgun from the USA into Canada, covering everything from joining the BCTSA to submitting your paperwork. We break down exactly how the system works, emphasizing that this exemption applies strictly to .22LR pistols with a minimum barrel length of 4.17 inches (106mm).

For the past 10 days or so, I've been trying to get through to the Ontario CFO to obtain a firearm borrowing ATT. I sent an email to apply 10 days ago and have called numerous times.

Seems like they have been closed throughout and unable to get through on call.

Any advice?

Hey. I was wondering if flare guns are legal to carry by minors in Quebec? I tried finding an answer but I couldn't find an answer regarding MINORS specifically. My dad keeps insisting on making me carry as many safety precautions as possible since I hike with friends etc. I understand that it is legal for adults to own but since I am a minor I wanted to know the legality behind that.

As title. My new restricted rifle arrived in Canada two weeks ago and since then myself and a couple buddies all have not received approval for the transfer by the CFO. We all called and were told this can take several more weeks...

Is there anything that can be done about this? It seems this is only happening in BC as my friends from Alberta and Ontario all got their approval within 2-3 days.

Fyi: we are in BC...

Let‘s be honest, they’re eventually coming for everything - semi auto shotguns and 22lr, any other gun that isn’t pump, bolt or lever action, and probably those too at some point. Considering that every cool center fire semi auto has already been prohibited, if the Liberals prohibit the SKS it would make their confiscation virtually impossible. There are 2 million + firearms owners in Canada, and the SKS is one of the most ubiquitous guns in Canada. They would have to assume at least 1 million of those licensed gun owners are more likely than not to have one in their collection, and given the embarrassingly low number of firearms declared to date, we can confidently assume that probably no more than 5-10% of all SKS would be voluntarily handed over. So that would put the government in the very unfavourable position of either knocking on 2 million doors, or admitting their gun confiscation is a complete failure. There would be no way to paint it as a success. It is well known how many SKS are in private possession, and that the vast majority would still be out there after October 30th would be front page news and completely embarrass the Liberal government. 1 million civilly disobedient firearms owners would be the most powerful political stance we could ever hope to make in the face of this gun grab.

Hey all im in the process of getting my Resident fur management license (so far signed up for a class) and was told I could try to go for a ATC for dispatch firearms. Buddy of mine has a coyote problem and so I will be trapping on approximately 600 acres of land, mostly brush. Has anyone gone through the process of acquiring an ATC for dispatch purposes because while my 3030 is light, I don't want to implode the poor yote or disturb his horses and neighbors. I do understand my chances are near to none on obtaining one but i still want to try.any info on what the process entails, proficiency tests, blah blah would be greatly appreciated. For reference im in Alberta and have my rpal.

Located in Toronto, trying to transfer firearms to Europe, does anyone know certified dealer that can do it, because all the Google and RCMP suggestions are not (even though they are certified) doing it except from Canada to USA

Why is the Christensen Arms Ranger banned wtf? It's just a .22 bolt action hunting rifle.

And why is the Parker Brothers CH banned too? It's an antique side by side shotgun wtf

So we have this part of firearm law that was introduced with C-21 I guess...

I quote

A firearm that is not a handgun and that

1. discharges centre-fire ammunition in a semi-automatic manner;
2. was originally designed with a detachable cartridge magazine with a capacity of six cartridges or more; and
3. is designed and manufactured on or after December 15, 2023

End quote

With this, how come likes of Akdas Alcor 223 is being sold in Canada?

Akdas Alcor was :

- Designed and Manufactured in 2024.

- Originally was designed for 5 10 or 20 round detachable box mag.

How come it has not been classified as prohibited?

Another Example:

Celik Arms Chimera. It was introduced in Canada last year. It shows up on their youtube 1 year back. It is not an old design, it seems a brand new product! And its original design has a 5 round and a 10 round AR 15 magzine.

So, More importantly, how will this affect import of new firearms designed after december 2023?

Is there any league/ range offering training for ISSF-style competitive shooting? Asking this as an extreme beginner to the sport. I couldn't find any ranges that train Olympic level shooting online :( Am I missing any?

So I recently have gone down a rabbit hole for long range precision shooting, and i'm watching a lot of these guys down in the states, they build their platforms from scratch with all custom parts that they assemble themselves. and it got me wondering about how that might work in canada.

im aware you can add custom parts to existing guns but pretty much all of these guys that im seeing are not starting from an existing gun and its all separate parts from different manufacturers and then assembling it.

I've spent a good couple hours on google, searching about the legality of building your own gun in canada but pretty much everything i'm finding is on eighty percent receivers or 3d printed ghost guns. so I was wondering if anyone has any experience with that, is there any kind of special process that you have to go about when doing it?

Edit- thanks for the info it seems some people are thinking I want to make my own receiver. I'm not looking to make a receiver just all market parts and the assembling them.

I’d like to take a BB course but can’t seem to find any being offered (I’m in the GTA). Contacting IPSC through the website didn’t help.

Are there any organizations or ranges that offer these? Any pointers will help appreciated.

Thanks!