PAL Application Process 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which federal form must be completed to apply for a new PAL in Canada?
- RCMP 5614
- CAFC 921 (Correct answer)
- RCMP 6350
- CAFC 500
Correct answer: CAFC 921
The CAFC 921 (Application for a Firearms Licence) is the official form used to apply for a new PAL.
Question 2: What is the minimum age to apply for a non-restricted PAL in Canada?
- 16
- 18 (Correct answer)
- 19
- 21
Correct answer: 18
Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply for a non-restricted PAL.
Question 3: When submitting a PAL application, what must accompany the completed form besides the safety course certificate?
- A medical certificate
- The applicable processing fee and two passport-style photos (Correct answer)
- A character reference letter only
- Proof of gun storage
Correct answer: The applicable processing fee and two passport-style photos
Applicants must submit the processing fee and two recent passport-style photos along with the completed application form.
Question 4: How does the Chief Firearms Officer (CFO) notify an applicant if their PAL application is refused?
- By phone call only
- By email only
- By written notice explaining the grounds for refusal (Correct answer)
- By posting a notice on a public registry
Correct answer: By written notice explaining the grounds for refusal
The CFO must provide a written notice that states the grounds for refusal so the applicant can exercise their right to appeal.
Question 5: An applicant who has been treated for a mental illness in the past five years must:
- Be automatically refused a PAL
- Disclose this on the application; the CFO will assess eligibility individually (Correct answer)
- Obtain a court order to proceed
- Apply only for a restricted PAL
Correct answer: Disclose this on the application; the CFO will assess eligibility individually
Mental illness treatment must be disclosed; the CFO conducts an individual risk assessment rather than applying an automatic ban.
Question 6: Which of the following is NOT collected as part of the PAL background check process?
- Criminal record history
- Domestic violence history
- Current credit score (Correct answer)
- Contact with mental health authorities
Correct answer: Current credit score
Credit scores are financial data and are not part of the public-safety background checks conducted for a PAL application.
Question 7: If an applicant answers 'yes' to the spousal/partner notification question, what happens next?
- The application is automatically denied
- The CFO is required to notify the current and former spouse or partner (Correct answer)
- The applicant must submit a restraining order
- The application is forwarded to a court judge
Correct answer: The CFO is required to notify the current and former spouse or partner
The Firearms Act requires the CFO to notify current and former conjugal partners so they may provide relevant safety information.
PAL Application Process 2
Which federal form must be completed to apply for a new PAL in Canada?