Why would you want to buy WEAPONS? All of the firearms I have are tools!
IF you have been charged
- Thread starter SpeedFreakPL
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Why would you want to buy WEAPONS? All of the firearms I have are tools!
The bottom line is you will have to actually apply for a PAL to find out what's going to happen. If your application is refused, you are entitled to challenge that decision in court. The only way to know for sure is to go through the process. Sorry I can't give you a better answer.
SpeedFreakPL
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Thanks. You know anyone who actually had it denied and went that route?
angrysoldier
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been charged, found guilty and after a pardon i own lots of guns, they dont care.
BigUglyMan
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If what you were charged with was "Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose" then the weapon itself need not be a "dangerous" weapon, only the purpose you were alleged to have it for.
For example, idiot kids with airsoft guns or paintball guns driving around shooting at people. Chargeable.
SpeedFreakPL
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Im well aware of that. Hence why i was never convicted. It was simply sitting in my car and the cops dropped the ball big time on this one. Not the finest police work i have seen...
Its BS that was in the past, however now this haunts me everywhere i go.
SpeedFreakPL
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Hardly, then all of my questions will just start
I can't see them caring too much.
I have a good friend who has been medically diagnosed with depression and is on Lithium and a whole bunch of other pills.
He had do declare all of this when applying for his R-PAL. He is now the happy owner of a bunch of guns, including handguns.
I asked him what the CFO said and he told me they said nothing of the issue. Also, his PAL has nothing stated on the back of it saying anything about him having this problem. All of this was in the last two years.
So, they obviously don't care.
Good luck!
Btw, I hope you aren't still playing with children's toys (airsoft)!!
I have a good friend who has been medically diagnosed with depression and is on Lithium and a whole bunch of other pills.
He had do declare all of this when applying for his R-PAL. He is now the happy owner of a bunch of guns, including handguns.
I asked him what the CFO said and he told me they said nothing of the issue. Also, his PAL has nothing stated on the back of it saying anything about him having this problem. All of this was in the last two years.
So, they obviously don't care.
Good luck!
Btw, I hope you aren't still playing with children's toys (airsoft)!!
The firearms application form only asks about the last 5 years. You didn't say your issue goes back ten years. You should be good to go.
Check it out yourself ... Page 5 ... Section C ... Personal History.
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/form-formulaire/pdfs/921-eng.pdf
We are very leery of newcomers asking these kinds of questions in their very first post. Some of us might even think you're a criminal looking for a way to circumvent the system. Be more specific with your questions next time as well. Furthermore, your title states "IF you have been charged". So, notice the first question in Section C of the application. What does it say?
How about you introduce yourself in the "Greeting and Introduction" forum for a fresh start.
Check it out yourself ... Page 5 ... Section C ... Personal History.
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/form-formulaire/pdfs/921-eng.pdf
We are very leery of newcomers asking these kinds of questions in their very first post. Some of us might even think you're a criminal looking for a way to circumvent the system. Be more specific with your questions next time as well. Furthermore, your title states "IF you have been charged". So, notice the first question in Section C of the application. What does it say?
How about you introduce yourself in the "Greeting and Introduction" forum for a fresh start.
"...Acquitted does not mean that you were not found guilty..." Yes it does. You'll still be flagged as having been charged though. Mind you, Airsoft toys are not firearms. In any case, they only care about violent crimes in the last 5 years.
Do the courses, write the tests and send it the application. You can appeal any refusal.
Do the courses, write the tests and send it the application. You can appeal any refusal.
SpeedFreakPL
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Im waaaaaay ahead of you haha
Ummm acquitted means NOT GUILTY!
ANyways thanks for all the responses. I mean no harm.
sorry to bud in...
I think when you've been declared acquitted of charges, it just plainly means the charges were not held against the person.
Was that person ever charged? (yes)
Was that person ever convicted? (no)
The one advice is be honest on the application. But don't answer things that does not need answering.
so what kind of firearms are you aiming for?
I think when you've been declared acquitted of charges, it just plainly means the charges were not held against the person.
Was that person ever charged? (yes)
Was that person ever convicted? (no)
The one advice is be honest on the application. But don't answer things that does not need answering.
so what kind of firearms are you aiming for?
SpeedFreakPL
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No, it means you were charged, went to court, and were found NOT GUILTY.sorry to bud in...
I think when you've been declared acquitted of charges, it just plainly means the charges were not held against the person.
Was that person ever charged? (yes)
Was that person ever convicted? (no)
The one advice is be honest on the application. But don't answer things that does not need answering.
so what kind of firearms are you aiming for?
What kind of firearms am i aiming for?? Oh boy, where do i begin
Section C asks you if you've been charged/convicted/discharged of an offence in the past 5 years where:
1. violence was used or attempted,
2. involved the misuse, possession or storage of a firearm.
3. trafficking or dealing in controlled drugs.
By asking those questions, the Firearms Center is saying that it does not care about any charges or convictions that do not pertain to firearms or violence. A person can have a criminal record for impaired driving or mischief and still get a PAL.
Unless there's something else you've been involved with, you can check "no" to that question and continue on your merry way. They will NOT reject your application soley on the grounds that you were acquitted of a crime, because you were found not guilty of that crime. If you're sincere in your statement that you haven't had dealings with the police since that time, then you should have no problem with your application.
1. violence was used or attempted,
2. involved the misuse, possession or storage of a firearm.
3. trafficking or dealing in controlled drugs.
By asking those questions, the Firearms Center is saying that it does not care about any charges or convictions that do not pertain to firearms or violence. A person can have a criminal record for impaired driving or mischief and still get a PAL.
Unless there's something else you've been involved with, you can check "no" to that question and continue on your merry way. They will NOT reject your application soley on the grounds that you were acquitted of a crime, because you were found not guilty of that crime. If you're sincere in your statement that you haven't had dealings with the police since that time, then you should have no problem with your application.
kalashnikov
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You can get your PAL/RPAL EVEN if you were found guilty!!! Its has been proven by experience (friend of mine who was convicted of possession of prohibited firearm). But you need to comply with the law and the law states that you need to be "clean" for at least 5 years before applying for PAL.
Dont worry, you can go get PAL/RPAL most likely you wont have any problem!
Dont lie to them and make sure the form is filled out correctly.
Dont worry, you can go get PAL/RPAL most likely you wont have any problem!
Dont lie to them and make sure the form is filled out correctly.
and 1 don't feed the troll, 2 if you count this one.
Generally speaking, an acquittal should not hinder your application, but the real answer is it depends on your particular circumstances.
Fill out an application and find out for yourself.
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You will probably get your PAL, but this may take much longer than usual. One person whom I know had similar to yours situation about 8 years ago. He was found non-guilty at the end. It was a real mistake which may happen one time per 100 years with the person in Canada...... and he applied for his PAL after a while (2 years ago).
It took him a year and a half to get one but he got it finally. Probably many background checks were made on him.
So good luck to you !
P.S. Do not try to get 100% answer here - it is impossible to say for sure since case is different one from another.... as well as provinces too. What looks innocent in Alberta (about firearms) may be illegal in Quebec or Ontario.
