CRFSC Licensing, Authorization and Registration 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What licence is required in Canada to possess a restricted firearm such as a handgun?
- PAL (Possession and Acquisition Licence)
- RPAL (Restricted PAL) (Correct answer)
- ATT only
- FAC (Firearms Acquisition Certificate)
Correct answer: RPAL (Restricted PAL)
The Restricted PAL (RPAL) is required to possess restricted firearms, including most handguns, in Canada.
Question 2: Which course must be completed before applying for a Restricted PAL in Canada?
- CFSC (Canadian Firearms Safety Course) only
- CRFSC (Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course) in addition to CFSC (Correct answer)
- Any online firearms course
- A provincial hunting licence course
Correct answer: CRFSC (Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course) in addition to CFSC
Applicants must pass both the CFSC and the CRFSC before being eligible to apply for a Restricted PAL.
Question 3: What is the minimum age to apply for a Restricted PAL in Canada?
- 16 years old
- 18 years old (Correct answer)
- 19 years old
- 21 years old
Correct answer: 18 years old
Applicants for a PAL or RPAL must be at least 18 years old under the Firearms Act.
Question 4: How long is a Canadian Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) valid before renewal?
- 3 years
- 5 years (Correct answer)
- 10 years
- It never expires
Correct answer: 5 years
A Canadian PAL is valid for five years and must be renewed before expiry to continue legally possessing firearms.
Question 5: What government body issues the PAL and RPAL in Canada?
- Provincial police services
- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) (Correct answer)
- Transport Canada
- The Canadian Firearms Advisory Committee
Correct answer: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
The RCMP administers the Canadian Firearms Program, including the issuance of all Possession and Acquisition Licences.
Question 6: What background check element can result in a PAL application being denied?
- Having a driver's licence suspension
- A history of violent behaviour, restraining orders, or certain criminal convictions (Correct answer)
- Being self-employed
- Having unpaid parking tickets
Correct answer: A history of violent behaviour, restraining orders, or certain criminal convictions
Under the Firearms Act, a history of violent behaviour, court orders, or criminal convictions for certain offences can disqualify an applicant.
CRFSC Licensing, Authorization and Registration 1
What licence is required in Canada to possess a restricted firearm such as a handgun?