Getting your PAL

[rknight111]

I decided to get my PAL. Many of the places are booked till January and a few I checked are not offering the courses due to covid. I found one with and opening for Dec 2, and grabbed it right away. Its from 9 - 5 for the first portion. Its out of fort Saskatchewan. https://www.actionfirearmsafetytraining.ca/

Is it recommended to take both courses, the non-restricted and the restricted. The second course is on Dec 3 and I was thinking about booking it as well. Its only 1/2 day.

 

[Rbrduk]

I would.
I regret not getting my rpal. Better to not need it and have it than the other way around.

 

[pfi572]

I would as it’s only another 1/2 day .
I did mine years ago and haven’t used it but at least I have if I want to buy something and us it legally

 

[rknight111]

This was a handy video I just watched,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_o-R2fTO9k

 

[canuck5]

Can you still just challenge the tests I remember books were free online and then challenging them in Canadian tire parking lot some old guys RV? Or are you actually going because you want the information I guess that makes sense too. I challenged both years ago I agree better to have it than not. I find actually owning the restricted stuff has become such a pain it’s not worth it unless it’s something you really enjoy going to ranges ect.

 

[Caper11]

Do the restricted, my wife and I both have the RPAL but we do not own one. Unfortunately Its a pain in the butt to own a restricted firearm anyway in my area, closest gun club is in Hinton and Whitecourt.

 

[WCTHEMI]

Challenges are no longer allowed. I would definitely recommend getting both then if you decide down the road to buy a restricted firearm then you are covered.

 

[rknight111]

That video I posted explained a lot to me. I'll take both and probably stay with the non-restricted as it looks to be a real pain to get restricted. And as the guy says you go buy the gun and leave it there with your info. You must be active in a gun club and it is for competition only and have a valid up to date membership that is confirmed. Do not say that its to protect your household he says, your instantly red flagged.

 

[snopro]

I don't regret getting both on the same weekend. Second day is only a half day and everything is fresh in your mind for the day 2 test. You may decide at some point you want a hand gun per say then you have to go back, take the course and wait. I still think if you have possession of a gun there is a chance of grandfathering the possession as opposed to never having that chance. Get it while you still can is what I would say.

 

[pizalm]

I never took my restricted and regret it. One more day to take it and then you have it.

 

[FatGuy]

Do it. Get both while you still can. Guns are a blast. Pun intended

 

[Lightningmike]

Not getting rpal at same time is like getting your class 3 license and not class 1. Only difference is not pulling a trailer. Like Nike says.... Just do it.....

 

[Cableguy]

hand guns are only fun when u shoot them where and when u want
which isnt allowed if your in canada
I only have my pal for that reason

 

[snopro]

I love my days at my local range. Its 2.5 miles from my house so I rarely even shoot on my farm land. Backboards, berms and cement tables to shoot off. Nothing wrong with range shooting IMO.

 

[snochuk]

Do the restricted, my wife and I both have the RPAL but we do not own one. Unfortunately Its a pain in the butt to own a restricted firearm anyway in my area, closest gun club is in Hinton and Whitecourt.

Ya but every now and again a burglar may give you the opportunity to squeeze a round off!

Get the RPAL for sure.

 

[freeflorider]

Licenses only give them a better chance to find you, restricted or not. Since sock boy has basically took our rights away to shoot any gun that might be intimidating he has taken the fun right out of shooting.

 

[snopro]

If you buy a restricted gun they know you have it. Not the case with a non restricted gun.

 

[Lightningmike]

Licenses only give them a better chance to find you, restricted or not. Since sock boy has basically took our rights away to shoot any gun that might be intimidating he has taken the fun right out of shooting.

So we should all just lay down our arms and give up?

 

[Lightningmike]

If you buy a restricted gun they know you have it. Not the case with a non restricted gun.

True enough but if they are stored separately who is the wiser?

 

[snopro]

True enough but if they are stored separately who is the wiser?

Yep exactly!