My intent is to get my Unrestricted AND Restricted. So I have a few questions as to the steps/processes etc.
1. Are unrestricted and restricted licenses two totally separate things? From what I understand it's not a graduated system (ie. Restricted is not a higher level license than unrestricted. and getting one does not entitle you to use unrestricted). Is this correct?
2. Assuming that I was correct on #1, is it necessary to take the safety course for BOTH licenses, or is it better to just get the course for one of them because all the stuff carries over to the other type of firearm? (besides the obvious handling differences)
3. What are the wait times and paperwork like? How does the whole reference thing work?
4. Is it better to get one license and wait for the other? (I won't be buying more than one gun right away, so one of my licenses will be pointless at first).
5. I live in the Kitchener/Waterloo area, and Shooter's Choice (www.shooterschoice.com) was recommended as the place to get licensed. They seem to have all types of courses and not sure which ones I need (hence this thread)
6. Where is the best place to find the most relevant laws for owning firearms (storage and transportation laws)? There must be a million little obscure laws but I just want a 'gun laws for noobies' reference/link.
Sorry for the wall of text, but thanks to anyone and everyone who helps me out
1. Are unrestricted and restricted licenses two totally separate things? From what I understand it's not a graduated system (ie. Restricted is not a higher level license than unrestricted. and getting one does not entitle you to use unrestricted). Is this correct?
2. Assuming that I was correct on #1, is it necessary to take the safety course for BOTH licenses, or is it better to just get the course for one of them because all the stuff carries over to the other type of firearm? (besides the obvious handling differences)
3. What are the wait times and paperwork like? How does the whole reference thing work?
4. Is it better to get one license and wait for the other? (I won't be buying more than one gun right away, so one of my licenses will be pointless at first).
5. I live in the Kitchener/Waterloo area, and Shooter's Choice (www.shooterschoice.com) was recommended as the place to get licensed. They seem to have all types of courses and not sure which ones I need (hence this thread)
6. Where is the best place to find the most relevant laws for owning firearms (storage and transportation laws)? There must be a million little obscure laws but I just want a 'gun laws for noobies' reference/link.
Sorry for the wall of text, but thanks to anyone and everyone who helps me out