Guns

Silvercore does it , you have to have been in Canada for minimum of 5yrs as well

I could have sworn that when I looked it up, non-resident citizens could get theirs, but maybe that has changed as well. At the time I had spoke with a fellow in Creston about challenging the test, I just never did it. Still, eventually I may re-patriate and at that time, it would be nice to have one piece of paperwork out of the way.

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I could have sworn that when I looked it up, non-resident citizens could get theirs, but maybe that has changed as well. At the time I had spoke with a fellow in Creston about challenging the test, I just never did it. Still, eventually I may re-patriate and at that time, it would be nice to have one piece of paperwork out of the way.

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I will dig up my notes and see what it states , I know someone who just came to Canada and had permits to carry and the likes and was turned down for his PAL due to him not being here long enough or being a citizen

I will dig up my notes and see what it states , I know someone who just came to Canada and had permits to carry and the likes and was turned down for his PAL due to him not being here long enough or being a citizen

Here - from the RCMP directly:

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/information/lic-per-eng.htm

For Non-Residents Aged 18 and Older:

A Non-resident firearms declaration that has been confirmed by a customs officer is deemed to be a temporary licence for up to 60 days.
Non-residents who have passed the Canadian Firearms Safety Course can apply for a five-year PAL.

I don't know how up to date this site is, but they offer courses for Americans to get their PAL

http://www.firearmstraining.ca/american.html

I will dig up my notes and see what it states , I know someone who just came to Canada and had permits to carry and the likes and was turned down for his PAL due to him not being here long enough or being a citizen

Non-Residents can apply for their PAL, they must do the course like everyone else. Bringing Non-Restricted guns into Canada as an American is easy as long as you have your PAL. The problem lies with the application form, if its not filled out properly they are likely to just leave you hanging.

Being Canadian and bringing guns into the US is slightly more difficult as there are WAY more restrictions on firearms in the states than there are in Canada. You must make sure your in compliance with individual state laws as well. As far as I know if the firearms itself can be brought in, all you need is a State hunting licence and to fill out a green or pink form from the ATF and perhaps call in ahead. I know IPSC shooters who go down all the time, not a huge deal.

Here - from the RCMP directly:

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/information/lic-per-eng.htm

I don't know how up to date this site is, but they offer courses for Americans to get their PAL

http://www.firearmstraining.ca/american.html

not sure if that is for them living in Canada or using a firearm in Canada for hunting and the likes .

not sure if that is for them living in Canada or using a firearm in Canada for hunting and the likes .

Applying for a pal only has to do with target shooting or hunting in Canada. Living here or not should not be an issue.

Alot of the time the guys teaching the PAL courses will give simple answers to avoid explaining the grey areas since truthfully, nobody has any solid answers.

I checked out the firearms and hunting section in the Langley CT the other day and Matt there has done a nice job. They have a CZ Canadian on sale for $505 - that's the cheapest CZ I have seen in a long time. I wanted it, but I have already blown my budget for the year. Plus I love my open sights CZ Ultralux.

I checked out the firearms and hunting section in the Langley CT the other day and Matt there has done a nice job. They have a CZ Canadian on sale for $505 - that's the cheapest CZ I have seen in a long time. I wanted it, but I have already blown my budget for the year. Plus I love my open sights CZ Ultralux.

Buddy from work went to the show over the weekend , and in the end went to Abby CT and bought a rifle for less than any of the show prices .

Seems some CT's are well stocked and others have nothing same with Walmart , the Mission stores only carries ammunition , and no .22 that I could see .

Buddy from work went to the show over the weekend , and in the end went to Abby CT and bought a rifle for less than any of the show prices .

Seems some CT's are well stocked and others have nothing same with Walmart , the Mission stores only carries ammunition , and no .22 that I could see .

I found out that all CT Firearms sections are managed separately too. They are individual stores and set prices themselves. So it is worth it too call a few or get to know the counter guys.

I found out that all CT Firearms sections are managed separately too. They are individual stores and set prices themselves. So it is worth it too call a few or get to know the counter guys.

Yup - every franchise is different. Some don't carry anything gun related. The Merritt location has some wicked guns to select from - including a Savage 338 Lapua and a lot of Chiappa (and the Chinese knock-off) 'Terminator' shotguns - which the owner says he sells two per week in Merritt. :lol: http://www.chiappafirearms.com/product/2477

Abby store has a gunsmith on staff from what they told my buddy when he purchased his rifle , will have to check out the Mission store and Poco

A couple of friends and I just did our RPAL/PAL through a guy named Mike Kornitsky. He'll come to your house for a group of 2 or more. $160 for both and we had it done in an evening + a morning of review/testing.

This thread has been a good distraction while I wait for the paper work!

Do you have his number? I can't seem to find anything for him.

Thanks

Do you have his number? I can't seem to find anything for him.

Thanks

for a faster result go with Silvercore , my son and I did the course a week after a buddy at work did his course thru Hub Sports in Abby . he mailed his forms off a couple weeks ahead of us . they charged him a week after on his Visa and then he received his PAL 6 weeks after I got my RPAL/PAL . in total he waited roughly 4 mths we where around 2 1/2 months .

Thanks. The person that needs their PAL was hoping for someone in Vancouver or someone to come to their place and do the training and exam. I'll recommend Silvercore if I don't get a response by Monday.