I challenged the Pal and then I took the RPAL 3 day course. In NB they were the same price challenge or take the course (I think $75 or $80). After doing it each way, The course was absolutely the way to go. Not only were my instructors top notch (shout out to Bob Kierstead, I am almost sure there is not a more decorated instructor in Canada) but the course was very fun! Everyone got along, and I would actually say I`d pay just to listen to them talk again! Also handling all the different restricteds that in most places I would never get to handle again!