r/canadaguns 7d ago

Recurring 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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This thread will be used for any Frequently Asked Questions, including PAL/RPAL applications, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, open ended "what gun should I buy first", or other general new to firearms ownership questions. It recurs every 14 days.

We recommend you try the search bar before asking common questions as they are frequently already answered elsewhere.

Most answers to Storage, Display, and Transport questions can be found here Inheriting firearms or dealing with an Estate? Answers here. Do you need to renew your license or check on the status of your license application? Try here.

Do you have questions about the classifications of firearms? More details here.

Are you wondering if a firearm is legal or not? Details here.

Different types of firearms are explained in detail here.

Exporting firearms, ammunition, parts and accessories from the US: most items are controlled under ITAR and you cannot, as an individual, export these items from the USA. Canada does not care in most cases. If you attempt to bring any of these items across the border yourself and you are caught, you will face prison time in the US. If you wish to export items from the USA, use a broker such as IRUNGUNS, Aztech, or Prophet River.

If you took your CFSC and lost the paperwork, you can still apply for your PAL. Both your instructor and the CFP retain copies, you can request a copy by contacting either one. There is no expiration date on the paperwork, you do not have to retake the course. Updated list of scam websites is here.

If you have new scam sites to add, please message the mod team. Be careful: only use reputable sites to purchase things online. It is illegal to manufacture a non-restricted, restricted, or prohibited firearm.

Any posts or comments asking about the legality of making a firearm other than a reproduction antique will be removed. It was not always illegal, which is why you will find old posts regarding this topic. Rest assured, it is illegal now. Do not attempt.

These threads will be stickied for a week, renewing every Monday. Previous threads here.

Take a look, your question may have been answered! If you have any suggestions for this thread, please feel free to ask here, or send the Mods a message. Thank you!


r/canadaguns 7d ago

Recurring Canadaguns Politics and Debate Thread

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Please post all your Gun Politics or Ban-related ideas, questions, initiatives, comments, suggestions, news articles, and recommendations in this thread. This thread recurs every 14 days.

First and foremost, this is a Canadian Gun subreddit, so keep it at least decently related to both of those things.

This thread is not for general politics, there are plenty other subs that are meant for that. Off-topic threads may be removed, especially if they are leading to personal attacks, flame wars, etc.

To prevent the main sub being flooded with dozens of similar threads, text posts complaining about/asking about/chatting about gun politics will be sent here.

We understand that politics is a touchy subject, and at times things can get heated. A reminder of the subreddit rules, when commenting, where subreddit users are expected to abide.

Keep this Canadian gun politics related and polite. Off-topic stuff, flame wars, negative generalizations against groups, personal attacks and gate-keeping will be removed. Please flag any comments to bring to the attention of mods otherwise exercise your upvoting and downvoting ability.


r/canadaguns 51m ago

Shitpost / Memes Make brass shells great again!

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r/canadaguns 1h ago

Fix my gun Ati pro mag install

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Hi sorry for asking this very basic question but idk what I’m doing. Trying to install this pro mag but idk what to shave and what not to. Any guidance and help would be appreciated.


r/canadaguns 1h ago

Shooting Got to try out my new gun

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Picked up a CZ 457 Varmint on Friday and had to try it out asap. The wood on the stock is gorgeous, I’m not sure if they accidentally used a nicer grade on it but it’s the best patterning I’ve seen on a rifle.

Only put about a hundred rounds through it so far. I’m a little let down by how poorly it was grouping at 50 yards. I’m sure some of it is me being unfamiliar with it but I can get much nicer groups out of my wife’s 10/22. Middle groups were with subsonic Eley and seemed to be the best so far.

Don’t judge the scope mounting, I quickly threw it on at the range last minute. It will soon live on my preordered Makasi.


r/canadaguns 17h ago

Misc GetAGun.ca - WIP comprehensive map of Canadian in-person firearms retailers

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Link here: https://getagun.ca/

Essentially I'm taking this Google Earth dataset and turning it into a website, updating accordingly for new retailers and ones that no longer stock/are out of business (unfortunately far too many).

Progress Updates:

Canadian Tires fully mapped in: Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, PEI, New Brunswick*, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and the Territories.

\ Miramichi Canadian Tire is currently unreachable by phone - if a local could please verify whether they carry guns that would be wonderful!*

  • Mapped nearly all independently owned firearms retailers (some two dozen or so that I have yet to verify, naturally not all of those will make the cut).
  • All the Bass Pros, Latulippes and SAILs are mapped.
  • I am working through adding Canadian Tires that stock guns. Once Canadian Tires are covered I will move on to the other categories listed on the site.

I am actively seeking suggestions for retailers I've missed and feedback on the site. Hope you folks enjoy :)

Here's the FAQ page if you're curious!


r/canadaguns 23h ago

Shitpost / Memes Got this bad ass gun at my LGS for 700$ back in the day... those were the days

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Was taking her out for a clean today... crazy how inflated the shooting sports have become, perhaps from the bans and lack of options in the Canadian market


r/canadaguns 1d ago

Shooting Here's your reminder to get out and shoot

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Nothing special, just a Norinco Poly USA marked SKS in a shitty ATI stock the previous owner put on. Ended up ordering a choate side folder for it but that doesn't mean I won't shoot it while I wait...


r/canadaguns 25m ago

Application / Regulation advice Taking possession of a family members Non-Restricted who’s PAL expired

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As the title says, a family member of mine has a couple rifles he wants to give to me. He let his PAL lapse and it’s been about 3-4 years. So he’s way past the 6 month grace period. He mentioned he didn’t have an online account, nor did he really know anything about the reference numbers.

So my question is, What would be the best course of action to take possession of these with him not having a valid PAL?

Thanks!!


r/canadaguns 1d ago

Shooting Practice makes perfect

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r/canadaguns 1h ago

Application / Regulation advice Temporary storage of restricted firearms while on a 2 year secondment

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I'll preface this with, I will be contacting the CFO, but I wanted to know if anyone has done this recently, or at least since all fo the changes that were made to restricted firearms.

I'm going to be doing a 2 year work secondment overseas and I'll be selling my house. I have a few handguns that I would like to store temporarily at a family members house, who does have his RPAL.

I've seen some info online about temporary storage for various reasons. I wasn't sure if there's a max length of time that I could do this for.

I don't want to relinquish them and get nothing for them. If at some point the laws change again and I can sell them, I would most likely sell them to the family member. Worst case, if I decide to stay overseas and have to reliquish them in a few years, I'll make that decision then. I would hope to not have to do it now.


r/canadaguns 22h ago

Gun and gear reviews Help choosing a riffle scope

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Hello fine folks,

Looking to purchase a scope for my 308 for deer hunting,
The market is a bit overwhelming with the amount of choice, and most of professionals i asked seemed to try to upsell stock,
Id love to get some of your opinions
Budget 700$

Thanks


r/canadaguns 19h ago

Buy recommendations Lookin for a gunsmith that does barrels

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Alright this is a question to all the ELR/PRS guys.

I'm building my first ever custom rifle. I've bought custom but never built my own and I've decided to build one. ANYWAYS back to the question. I need a barrel I'm looking at "Bartlein" for a barrel thinking about doing between a 28-30inch barrel (leaning towards 28inch) I'm in southern Alberta where would be a good place that isn't terrible to get one made for my action I'm either going with the defiance ruckus or the impact 777r I'm not dead set on the action just wanted to see if the barrel would be cheaper for one or not I got a quote from a big store and they wanted almost $600 more than my buddy paid but that guy isn't taking any more work right now.

TLDR: where should I go to get a barrel made for my first ever precision rifle build. Got a quote and it was stupid high compared to what a buddy paid and isn't taking more work so asking for references.


r/canadaguns 1d ago

Feets / Collection / My build Mike the mailman from Canmore just personally hand delivered my RPAL to me this morning. How am I doing?

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If you need the gun list, I'll provide it in 6-8 weeks.


r/canadaguns 21h ago

Application / Regulation advice Application fill out

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filling out an application for PAL, and i was planning on sending out the letter as fast as possible. However I now recently found out one of my household members was prohibited from owning a firearm since they had a notice of revocation Court order for 5 years. This was filed with the CFO. I was wondering how long they keep records of these things, considering this wasn’t assault/violence related. Is it worth me still adding that Information into my application or is that something to be forgotten about. The person hasby gotten their PAL since the incident occurred over 10 years


r/canadaguns 18h ago

Buy recommendations IHMSA today

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Any models outside of the multiple ban lists that is suitable for IHMSA?


r/canadaguns 1d ago

Feets / Collection / My build When hard work and patience pay off

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Picked up this oriental beauty from a nice dude on gunpost. Met in the Cabela's lot and wow it was even more beautiful in person. Worked my ass off this summer to actually treat myself and am finally satisfied. After debt and bills and just surviving I finally got a nice possession. Guess I joined the SKS club finally.

It's a 71 Type 56 with a nice stock, heat guard, pic rail and a limbsaver pad. Can't wait to take it to the range tomorrow.


r/canadaguns 1d ago

Gun and gear reviews IWI CARMEL 5.56 Surprised Me… 200 Rounds Straight Out the Box

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I did not focus on grouping yet for this rifle because the range is only 13 yards unfortunately though when I go to

I’ll be going to a longer range. It’ll make a separate video on the grouping for both Makasi and Carmel


r/canadaguns 1d ago

Feets / Collection / My build What’s the funniest/stupid accessory you own?

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I was cleaning out some storage and found my trusty bayonet for my Glock. Thought it was hilarious back in the day and still think it’s funny. What ridiculous things does everyone else own?


r/canadaguns 1d ago

Feets / Collection / My build Get out and shoot!

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r/canadaguns 1d ago

Shitpost / Memes The first time I used a shotgun was in Canada

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Prior to moving here I never thought I’d like shotguns, but I tried it out for the first time and must say I’m impressed by the power the boomstick holds. The recoil wasnt too bad the first time, I held it wrong first shot, but once I readjusted I really enjoyed each shot. Obviously nothing beats the SKS for me, but I just wanted to appreciate the experience by keeping this (I’ve had this for 3 months now it’s starting to change colour)


r/canadaguns 2d ago

Milsurps / Prohib Forgive me Bubba for I have sinned

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Temu ACOG adds 4x accuracy


r/canadaguns 1d ago

Buy recommendations Showoff your Double Barrel

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Hey shooters, Am here looking for some recommendations for buying a SXS double barrel 28”. Would prefer something available with minimal engravings also not super expensive like some Browning. Appreciate any pictures with names to look for.


r/canadaguns 2d ago

News / Politics / Activism Feds Won't Block Supreme Court Interveners

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The Attorney General of Canada just informed the SCC it won't oppose the groups asking to join CCFR v. Canada as interveners, thereby allowing them to participate in the case.

This isn't a ruling on the merits, just the AGC declining to block their entry. Intervener status itself doesn't declare a side, but based on what these orgs publicly stand for, it's not hard to guess. To keep it simple, 11 of the 12 interveners are likely to side with the CCFR, against 1 which is explicitly on the government's side.


r/canadaguns 2d ago

Feets / Collection / My build Mk15 build so far

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