Purchasing Restricted first time: Need to be a member/show proof of range membership?
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As far as I am aware, you only need proof of range membership to get your actual RPAL. I bought 2 restricted pistols this year and none have required proof of range membership just a valid RPAL.
How did you manage to get a restricted license (RPAL) if you don't have a range membership yet?
How did you manage to get a restricted license (RPAL) if you don't have a range membership yet?
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May have been needed for the long term ATT then, or it could have changed since I got mine, its been a while
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I recently purchased a new restricted firearm in Alberta. It's been a few years and the CFO requested proof of range membership to update my file when I called to complete the transfer. I didn't argue the point. I already had a valid LTATT.
I think it's different province to province. In Ontario you don't need a range membership for a restricted purchase....I know, I have 4 I've picked up in the past few months and I'm still waiting on one of the applications to go through. When you call up to do the transfer of ownership the CFOs office will ask you what your purpose in purchasing is, just say target shooting and that you have an application in at a local field. With all that said, it may be different in Alberta, hopefully someone from the province can shed some light.
greywolf67nt
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Stony Plain, AB
They still approve transfers so they tell you that you have to belong to a range to prove you are using it for target shooting. They have enough leeway in the law that they can impose stupid rules (not laws) to try and make it more difficult. If you have deep pockets you can fight it out in court OR just pay a membership fee somewhere and you're good to go.
You can get your Rpal without a range membership. If it is a new rpal you just don't have the "non standard conditions... Ie new att" attached. Proof of range membership is required for transfer of any restricted firearm now because you are most likely a target shooter and can't shoot your restricted anywhere but a range. Older rpals probably haven't been fully updated yet, so you will probably get a request for info at renewal or next restricted purchase.
- Location
- Lloydminster, Alberta
Or have a licence as a collector, or a ATC. Of course, its not really the law, its a CFO requirement to prove you are a 'target shooter'.
Okay I am a first time restricted buyer and just completed the course in March. I found a pistol online and made the purchase. My understanding is the gun shop must contact the CFO in BC to get it registered since I haven't possessed a pistol before?
I placed the order on April 29, of course provided my RPAL#, birthdate, name and I included my range name and membership number and I haven't heard a peep yet, is that typical or do I need to do some nudging or provide information?
I placed the order on April 29, of course provided my RPAL#, birthdate, name and I included my range name and membership number and I haven't heard a peep yet, is that typical or do I need to do some nudging or provide information?
First purchase can take a week or two, you can follow up with the rcmp for a status update.
I have a pistol purchase delayed two weeks now because proof of club membership is required in BC... I scanned my club ID and e-mailed to the CFO attn: transfer reference #.... called to confirm and was told it takes 5-7 days to process that and move forward... so 3+ weeks to get things sorted and then 4-5 days shipping time from seller.. I'm frustrated, hell it only takes 5 minutes to transfer title on a vehicle for cryin out loud!
Your next purchase should be much quicker now that they have your club info on file.
I'm sure you are right.... but what if I was just interested in collecting and not into shooting? lol
whiteoutjeeper
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Calgary, Alberta
Not required by law, but the CFO does it anyway because they have not be challenged in court.
I would, but I have better things right now to spend $5k or so on.
I would, but I have better things right now to spend $5k or so on.
kevmicball
Member
- Location
- Northern Alberta
i submitted my range memberships a week before buying my first restricted.
When i bought my first restricted transfer took less than 24 hours.
When i bought my first restricted transfer took less than 24 hours.
MikeyScuba
CGN Regular
- Location
- GTA, Ontario
That's what I thought too. However it wasn't the case. First time on a brand new RPAL for a restricted from Alberta shipped to Ontario. Took all of half a day. Sent the RPAL and range membership when we got home and it was shipped the next day.
Why so fast? (not that I'm complaining!!!)
