So I actually managed to get my first handgun exemption for sport shooting and picked up a Ruger MK4 (awesome!). But I was curious too about picking up a .22 revolver to compete as well. One that I found that seems suitable is the Taurus 992, which is a revolver that comes default with both a .22LR cylinder and a .22WMR cylinder. Are revolvers in .22 allowed as exempted .22 sports shooting firearms? Would there be a problem since it comes with a .22WMR cylinder as well? Cheers everyone!

Hey guys I'm interested in getting the Olympic Exemption in Alberta. I'm still trying to understand the process a bit as I've heard some people have gotten it without a letter from the SFC. I'd like to get a fn502 from IRG probably so I can convert it to 9mm but just curious if someone could explain their experience as It seems to vary a little by province. Thanks!

Good day, what has been others experience with this ammo and it's accuracy out of an sks? My experience has been poor with an average group of about 4 inches at 50 meters. I can have 2 rounds next to each other , then the third 4 inches away. Flyers are quite common as well. Not sure if it's the ammo or rifle. (French tickler).

Hi everyone,

My wife and I are planning to apply for our PAL. She’s Canadian and I’m British with a PR status, moved to Canada in October 2024 (expat).

I understand that since I’ve lived in Canada for less than 5 years, I’ll likely need to provide a UK police certificate (ACRO).

A few questions for anyone who’s gone through this as a PR:

Has anyone applied as a PR with less than 5 years residency?

Did RCMP require a recent ACRO or accept older ones (mines dated 2024)?

Anything specific with references/background checks as a newcomer?

Thanks in advance and thanks for the guidance🙌

Hi, I have a question for you. I recently went to the hospital because I had a depressive episode and the police came to my house with a search warrant to take my guns and ammo for my safety which I honestly do not mind at all.

But I had a GSG16 which I didn't sold nor deactivate since the gun ban.. What is the worse outcome as of today? I mean I technically still had it in my possession so can I or will I be charged with possession of a prohibited firearm? I was released from the hospital the same day I came in.

I literally just wanted to talk with someone when I called 911, I wasn't suicidal at all, I have the same job for quite a while and am a part-time student.

I do not want any criminal charges because I went and asked some help, it would literally be insane. I'm kind of stressed out right now.

I’ve been waiting since mid 2025 for my license and its still pending and during that time I got a couple suspensions (multiple times unfairly from the school), are there any ways to kinda redeem myself?

I’m looking for a decent budget red dot sight to add on my .22 wildcat for some fun plinking. I’d be willing to spend up to 150-200$

Hey I'm out here in mainland BC and I have saved up for this rifle throughout college. There is no other firearm, cartridge or experience I desire other than firing 338 Lapua regardless of cost. Since it isn't a handgun or a shortened rifle I shouldn't need an rpal correct? That would also mean it is easier to buy a 50cal vs a handgun correct?

Edit: Bit of an impulse buy. I've looked at one for years and now I have to find a way to spend the money I always gave to my partner. I'd like to chase some passions again.

I'm curious about the legal aspects of an abandoned restricted or prohibited firearm. If someone owned let's say an ar15 but went to live abroad for a while. They stored it at my house but then never returned. What is the legal status the the firearm? I would not have a registration certificate (in my name) and the owner can't be charged assuming they never return. Would I be in possession of an illegal firearm? If it was turned into the police and then the owner returned many years later would they be charged upon arrival with an offense?

Seems like lots of Canadians are leaving Canada lately and I wonder what happens if they don't live up to all the legislation on the way out.

Hello everyone, and happy long weekend.
I wanted to share my timeline for the non-restricted and restricted PAL.
I applied online on April 4, 2026. My reference checks were completed the next day. By May 4, 2026, my licence was approved and shipped.
I received my PAL in my mailbox last Tuesday.

I'm applying for my PAL. Just got proper photos taken. Now I am reading that I need to affix a sticker to the back of the photo with my name, my guarantor's name, and their signature. Do I seriously need to get a sticker made and then stick in on the back? Or can I just glue/tape it?

Label Instructions

1. Cut the photo to fit the size requirements.
2. Print your name and your guarantor's name on the sticker.
3. Have your guarantor sign it and complete the Photo Guarantor section of your application.
4. Affix the sticker to the back of your photo.
5. Enclose the photograph with your application.

I have to get my PAL/RPAL for school - but I'm not familiar with this world at all. Am I screwed? Any tips? I've talked to some people who run the course local to me and they seem to think its completely doable.

Any and all advice honestly welcome. My partner only has their PAL so he's not too familiar with the RPAL.

I've looked up my question in this sub and I'm only getting results from 10+ years ago - so I'm just throwing it out there again to see whats new.

TIA!

Hey all,

I see all the posts about the exempted handguns and was wondering if anyone knew about the process specific to Alberta? I know BC is easy to do but how does one go about east of the Rockies?

Thanks :)

The Saskatchewan Firearms Appraisal and Verification App to receive a certificate of exemption has launched.

Will be interesting to see how well this works / doesn't work out in the end.

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/justice-crime-and-the-law/firearms-verification-and-appraisal-service

This may be a stupid question but ill ask anyways can you get ammo for an antique/antiques without a PAL i tried searching and asking before but i dont get an answer

I am seeing mixed messaging on here and wanted to get some clarification. Would the handgun freeze be lifted if CCFR wins at the Supreme Court of Canada? I thought the handgun freeze was a law now, and so that would be unaffected if the OICs were overturned?

Therefore the only way to actually acquire handguns in the future would be if a new government came in and removed the law.

Please correct me wherever necessary here

Caracal USA - CMP9 9mm PCC

Although it is called a pistol in the video, Caracal produces a semi-auto only variant of their CMP9 firearm. Could this be submitted as a rifle with a stock for an FRT entry, either with an existing restricted barrel, or with an extended NR barrel? The design pre-dates C21. Or is the fact there is a military variant make this too big a risk? If it could be submitted, could stocks of MP5-esque mags and 9 mm barrels from Sterling's banned R9 be used to make these? Thanks!

As title, as per Canada Post regs they want a trigger lock AND locked in a secure container. This would add $60 minimum to shipping cost ( 2 locks and a cheap case). How are people shipping their online-sold firearms?

Hi. I am going on a hunting trip from prince rupert to skidegate on bc ferries.

Is there a need to declare my firearms as "dangerous goods" when buying my ticket?

This seems like such a hassle and heard from people that they don't even care/check.

Any advice would be great. Thanks!

So I’ve recently received my PAL and my aunt has told me she’d like my to have my grandfather’s old Winchester 1894. What’s the process for this? Is it as simple as just going to pick it up, what with the registry not existing anymore? That’s what she seems to think but I feel like there’s gotta be some kind of catch.

Any help would be appreciated.

Disposing of a rifle through gunpost for the first time. I want to do it properly and the Canada post website states it needs to be in a sturdy lockable container...

Any tips where to acquire such an item without eating into my margin too much?

First of all I was recently looking for a .22 in order to have fun and teach the gf the basics. I happened to take the wrong highway exit and stopped at a gun store in the area to avoid the rush hour and see what .22s they had. (Common mistake happens to us all).

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Came across this "gem" Stoeger m3500 (some hunting edition) for a decent price and decided a 12ga should be added before the .22 because why not and I really want to get into turkey hunting.

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Question about gun lockers. Since I believe 300$ (loose guestimate) in material would be a better locker than the cheapo canadian tire one. I am making my own until I move and go for an actual safe. I would like to add a humidity absorbing thing/gizmo to it. Is the any recommendations or ideas? It should be fairly sealed but just an extra precaution.

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Thank you, the .22 should be next or the .300 win mag or the sks. Yeah

When it comes to legal OAL for a rim fire fire arm is the muzzle attachment included? For example if i wanted to put a folding stock on my rifle that would bring it under legal length if I attached a fake suppressor and just never removed it would it still count towards the overall length even though it could be removed with out a tool?

Seeing a few posts about people Successfully obtaining Olympic or Target Exemptions, I'm Curious if anyone with a Workplace ATC or even a Wilderness ATC has gone through the process of obtaining a new Handgun in B.C.

I have a few people who have non-LEO ATC's for work but didn't have any Handguns before the Freeze.

So I'm looking for how they can navigate the process to obtain one. I'm assuming they will want 9mm or .40 for work training.

Would you still have to provide proof of training for Competition?

But reading the format on the website in its bullet point and location of a comma tells me that might not be required.

"If you want to acquire a handgun from any source in Canada, or through importation, you must meet one of the exemptions specified in the Firearms Act. Specifically, you must either:

*hold an authorization to carry in respect of a handgun, or for trapping and wilderness protection.

*meet the prescribed criteria and annually provide a letter to a chief firearms officer from a provincial or national sport shooting governing body indicating: (bullet points of target requirements not posted to save space)

Considering those are separated and it says Either the ATC might be just enough to not need target competition requirements.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Howdy. I've very excitingly obtained a job in Canada on a working holiday (IEC) visa basis which starts in mid May. It will be in wilderness and the employer specifies PAL possesion is desirable although training with bear bangers etc will be provided. I am considering bringing a firearm following my successful PAL Course completion in April, just because A. safe firearms possession seems like a good skill set for my wider outdoors career (I intend to continue work in the outdoors for several years), and B. I genuinely dont want to hurt an animal and much prefer they run away from a loud noise, but fundamentally if it is me or a bear, its gonna be a bear.

My plan is to fly to Vancouver to set up residence in April and do some courses (first aid, PAL), open a bank account etc, and then fly to Montreal for work in May. Rather than go through the annoyance of purchasing a firearm plus suitable secure travel case, I was wondering if it is common practice for PAL owners to be able to lease a firearm plus case from a shop and then return it during my 'off time' (the job is 4 weeks on 1 week off). Renting tools like disc cutters, chainsaws, drills here instead of buying them outright is very common.

This is all quite new to me and i appreciate your thoughts