PAL Administrative Procedures 3

Question 1

Which section of the Criminal Code defines prohibited persons who cannot hold a PAL?

Accepted Answer

Section 109

Answer

Section 109 of the Criminal Code authorizes mandatory prohibition orders that bar certain convicted persons from possessing firearms.

Question 2

A PAL applicant who was previously subject to a peace bond must disclose this on their application for how long after the peace bond expires?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

Peace bond history must be disclosed for 5 years following the expiry of the order on a PAL application.

Question 3

What is required when submitting a PAL application for restricted firearms privileges in addition to the standard non-restricted application?

Accepted Answer

A separate restricted firearms safety course certificate (CFSC-R) or equivalent

Answer

Applicants seeking restricted privileges must successfully complete the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) or equivalent.

Question 4

An individual who is a non-resident of Canada wishing to bring restricted firearms into the country must use which document?

Accepted Answer

A Non-Resident Firearm Declaration (NRFD)

Answer

Non-residents importing restricted firearms must complete a Non-Resident Firearm Declaration at the point of entry.

Question 5

How does the Canadian Firearms Program verify that a PAL applicant has completed the required safety training?

Accepted Answer

The course provider transmits results electronically to the RCMP registry

Answer

Approved course instructors submit test results directly to the Canadian Firearms Program electronically.

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