A Non-Restricted PAL permits the ownership of standard hunting and sporting firearms such as rifles and shotguns.
A Restricted PAL requires completion of both the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course.
Prohibited firearms can only be owned by individuals with specific grandfathering rights associated with a Prohibited PAL.
Restricted firearms, such as certain handguns, may only be used at approved shooting ranges and cannot be carried outside without an Authorization to Transport.
Fully automatic firearms are classified as prohibited and require a Prohibited PAL with specific grandfathering rights.
A Minor's Licence allows individuals under 18 to borrow non-restricted firearms for specific purposes such as hunting or target shooting.
