PAL Renewal and Maintenance 3

Question 1

What is the required timeframe to notify the CFO of a change of address?

Accepted Answer

Within 30 days

Answer

PAL holders must notify the Registrar or CFO of an address change within 30 days.

Question 2

If a PAL is lost or stolen, what is the correct first step?

Accepted Answer

Report the loss to local police and then contact the CFO

Answer

A lost or stolen PAL must be reported to police and the CFO; the CFO can then issue a replacement.

Question 3

A PAL holder is charged (not convicted) of a domestic violence offence. What action may the CFO take?

Accepted Answer

Revoke the PAL pending investigation

Answer

The CFO has authority to revoke a PAL based on a charge alone if public safety is a concern, even before a conviction.

Question 4

Which of the following does NOT need to be reported by a PAL holder to maintain their licence in good standing?

Accepted Answer

A change of marital status

Answer

A change of marital status is not a reporting requirement under the Firearms Act, unlike address changes, criminal charges, or firearm acquisitions.

Question 5

A PAL holder is hospitalized for a mental health crisis. Who is most likely to notify the CFO?

Accepted Answer

The attending physician or hospital

Answer

Healthcare professionals may report concerns about a firearms licence holder's mental health to the CFO under provincial privacy legislation.

(PAL) Possession and Acquisition Licence Practice Test