PAL Administrative Procedures 5

Question 1

When a PAL holder permanently moves to another province, which action is required regarding their licence?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Canadian Firearms Program of the change of address within 30 days

Answer

Apply for a new PAL in the new province

Answer

The CFO of the new province must approve a transfer of the licence

Answer

No action is required as the PAL is valid nationwide

Question 2

Which of the following would NOT be a ground for the CFO to refuse a PAL application?

Accepted Answer

The applicant holds dual citizenship with another country

Answer

The applicant was convicted of a domestic violence offence within the past 5 years

Answer

The applicant failed to disclose a previous address

Answer

The applicant was previously subject to a restraining order

Question 3

What fee is currently required to renew a PAL for non-restricted firearms only?

Accepted Answer

No fee is currently charged for PAL renewal

Answer

$60

Answer

$80

Answer

$25

Question 4

A business that sells firearms is required to verify a purchaser's identity by checking which document in addition to their PAL?

Accepted Answer

A second piece of government-issued photo ID

Answer

A credit check

Answer

A criminal record check

Answer

No additional verification is needed if the PAL appears valid

Question 5

Under the Firearms Act, the term 'licence' specifically refers to authorization to do what?

Accepted Answer

Possess, acquire, or both possess and acquire firearms

Answer

Register a firearm

Answer

Manufacture firearms

Answer

Import firearms commercially

Question 6

If a PAL expires and the holder submits a renewal application before the expiry date, what is the legal status of the licence during processing?

Accepted Answer

The licence is deemed valid while the renewal application is under review

Answer

The licence is invalid until the renewal is approved

Answer

The holder must surrender their firearms immediately

Answer

The licence is valid for a grace period of 30 days only

Question 7

Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between a PAL and a registration certificate for restricted firearms?

Accepted Answer

A PAL authorizes possession of a class of firearms; a registration certificate authorizes possession of a specific restricted firearm

Answer

The PAL and registration certificate are the same document

Answer

A registration certificate replaces the PAL for restricted firearms

Answer

Only the registration certificate is needed to possess a restricted firearm