PAL Study Guide 2026

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📋 PAL Exam Format at a Glance

Questions

60 min

Time Limit

80%

Passing Score

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📚 PAL Topics to Study (36)

Firearm Classification and Restrictions · 21 cards Administrative Procedures · 7 cards Administrative Procedures · 7 cards Administrative Procedures · 7 cards Administrative Procedures · 7 cards Case Analysis and Interpretation · 7 cards Case Analysis and Interpretation · 7 cards Case Analysis and Interpretation · 7 cards Case Analysis and Interpretation · 7 cards Firearm Safety Rules (ACTS/PROVE) · 7 cards Legal Principles and Foundations · 7 cards Legal Principles and Foundations · 7 cards Legal Principles and Foundations · 7 cards Regulatory Compliance · 7 cards Regulatory Compliance · 7 cards Regulatory Compliance · 7 cards Regulatory Compliance · 7 cards Renewal and Maintenance · 7 cards Administrative Procedures · 6 cards Application Process · 6 cards Case Analysis and Interpretation · 6 cards Documentation and Filing Procedures · 6 cards Eligibility Requirements · 6 cards Legal Principles and Foundations · 6 cards License Types · 6 cards PAL Firearm Handling and Inspection · 6 cards PAL Firearm Handling and Inspection · 6 cards PAL Firearm Handling and Inspection · 6 cards PAL Storage and Transportation Requirements · 6 cards PAL Storage and Transportation Requirements · 6 cards

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✍️ Sample PAL Questions & Answers

1. A sawed-off centre-fire rifle with a barrel shorter than the legal minimum is classified as:

✓ Prohibited

Centre-fire rifles with barrels shorter than 470mm are classified as prohibited firearms under Canadian law.

2. What is the minimum age to hold a PAL for non-restricted firearms in Canada?

✓ 18

Applicants must be at least 18 years old to obtain a PAL for non-restricted or restricted firearms.

3. Under what circumstances may a minor (under 18) possess a firearm in Canada without holding a PAL?

✓ Under direct supervision of a licensed adult in lawful activities such as hunting

Minors may possess firearms without a licence when directly supervised by an adult PAL holder during lawful hunting or target shooting.

4. When a PAL is revoked, what must the licence holder do with their firearms?

✓ Transfer or surrender them in accordance with the Firearms Act, typically within a set period

Upon revocation, the individual must transfer or surrender their firearms within the period specified under the Firearms Act.

5. Can a non-restricted firearm be transported in a vehicle secured in a gun rack rather than a locked case?

✓ Yes, if the firearm is unloaded and the rack prevents easy removal

A gun rack that secures an unloaded firearm against easy removal can satisfy the transportation requirement for non-restricted firearms.

6. What term describes the administrative record created when a PAL applicant's background check reveals a flag requiring CFO review?

✓ A deferred application

When a background check reveals a potential concern, the application is deferred and referred to the CFO for further review.

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Firearm Classification and Restrictions · 21 questions Legal Principles and Foundations · 7 questions Regulatory Compliance · 7 questions Regulatory Compliance · 7 questions Renewal and Maintenance · 7 questions Case Analysis and Interpretation · 7 questions Legal Principles and Foundations · 7 questions Legal Principles and Foundations · 7 questions Case Analysis and Interpretation · 7 questions Case Analysis and Interpretation · 7 questions

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laws-lois.justice.gc.ca — Score validity · verified Oct 2026
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