First time pistol buyer questions

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Hello all, hope this is the right place to post this.

I acquired my PAL about 10 years ago, (unrestricted and restricted). I've only ever purchased rifles up to this point.
During my safety course I remember the instructor mentioning there is a process to buying a restricted pistol which involves contacting RCMP and having a transportation paper printed with you from point A to point B.

But I mentioned this to a buddy of mine and he said that it is not like that anymore.

I would like to go to Cabellas and purchase a Glock. Can someone please explain the process to me? Is there papers or phone calls needed? Is there a waiting period? Or can I just show my PAL and buy it and go home same day?

Thanks for any advice guys and gals.
 
You will have to wait for the CFO to give you the temporary ATT to pick it up from Cabelas. They will mail the registration to you at a later date as well. Unfortunately no same day pickup, it's not Texas. Lol.
 
I might also suggest you purchase from one of the forum sponsors. You will likely spend less money, easy to order online and it will be delivered to your door or local post office after the transfer is approved. Then you just wait for your registration to be mailed to you.
 
AB.boy said:
I might also suggest you purchase from one of the forum sponsors. You will likely spend less money, easy to order online and it will be delivered to your door or local post office after the transfer is approved. Then you just wait for your registration to be mailed to you.
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Exactly. There are many dealer sponsors here. Have a look at the top left hand corner and you will see a tab that will show you all the business members. Its easy to order online and then you have a bit of a wait depending on your province and soon there after your gun appears at your door.
 
I stopped waiting for the registration papers, as soon as I receive a restricted, off to the range I go. Once I get the physical copy, its goes on every trip.
 
TexasGuns said:
You will have to wait for the CFO to give you the temporary ATT to pick it up from Cabelas. They will mail the registration to you at a later date as well. Unfortunately no same day pickup, it's not Texas. Lol.
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OK could be wrong but once you have the transfer complete you no longer require an ATT to pick up from the point of purchase. It is included in the RPAL

Automatic authorization to transport — transfer

(2.2) Subject to subsection (2.3), if a chief firearms officer has authorized the transfer of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm to an individual who holds a licence authorizing the individual to possess prohibited firearms or restricted firearms, the individual must be authorized

(a) to transport the firearm within the individual’s province of residence from the place where the individual acquires it to the place where they may possess it under section 17; and

(b) to transport their prohibited firearms and restricted firearms within the individual’s province of residence to and from the places referred to in any of paragraphs (2.1)(a) to (e).

If you are buying from a store they should take care of the transfer. You just have to wait to be notified from them when transfer is complete.
If you are buying privately the seller will call the Canadian Firearms Centre and start a transfer. He will then call you with a reference number that the CFC gives him. You then call the CFC with the reference number and complete the transfer, The transfer is then sent to your local CFO who will approve the transfer. You will be notified by snail mail or by e-mail if you request it. Again it is my understanding that you do not need an authorization to transport for picking up the firearm. But you do need one if your the seller taking the firearm somewhere to be shipped.

You will be mailed a registration certificate that has to be with the firearm if you are taking it somewhere like the range
 
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Komodo said:
OK could be wrong but once you have the transfer complete you no longer require an ATT to pick up from the point of purchase. It is included in the RPAL

Automatic authorization to transport — transfer

(2.2) Subject to subsection (2.3), if a chief firearms officer has authorized the transfer of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm to an individual who holds a licence authorizing the individual to possess prohibited firearms or restricted firearms, the individual must be authorized

(a) to transport the firearm within the individual’s province of residence from the place where the individual acquires it to the place where they may possess it under section 17; and

(b) to transport their prohibited firearms and restricted firearms within the individual’s province of residence to and from the places referred to in any of paragraphs (2.1)(a) to (e).
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Yes, you are correct. I just wait for them to give me the green light to pick up (authorization from CFO). I could have worded that better. I usually buy local and prefer to pickup in person whenever possible. I dont like waiting for shipping and tracking updates.
 
You never said where you are , that makes a difference, Ontario the CFO is back logged , slow, But you do not need a range membership
But if you buy a handgun in the rest of Canada , you have to get a club membership in a gunclub, which can be a PITA as some ranges ate shut down.
You can buy O.K. , but the transfer will not be approved till you email a membership. If you have one already, Than all you need is money, a locking case and a trigger lock for your new gun.
When the store gets the paperwork, than you pick the gun up , you can get the transfer approval emailed to you, could be a day or couple weeks.
Than when you get the certi. in the mail, with the condition attached, which I copy and carry with the gun, and keep the originals in the safe, or file cabinet, Than you can go shooting.
Some people may go to the range with just the transfer notice, Sure good luck, but good way to lose your new gun.
The REAL copy will come in the mail in a few days / week or so.
While you wait for the paperwork , you can clean your new gun and play with the trigger, Make sure to clean all the oil out of the barrel, Chinese guns strip and clean everything.
Good luck. It is not a big deal buying a handgun, the club membership bull#### can be a pain. That is CFO's making up rules , just like the RCMP does with FRT's
 
AB.boy said:
I might also suggest you purchase from one of the forum sponsors. You will likely spend less money, easy to order online and it will be delivered to your door or local post office after the transfer is approved. Then you just wait for your registration to be mailed to you.
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Right on. Good advice. I'll do that.
 
Less hassle buying from a sponsor here. Compare prices has never been easier. They will do the transfer for you and mail it to you. Most parts of Canada you need a gunclub membership and authorization to transport forth and back to your range. Good idea to freshen up transport and storage regulations for restricted. Which handgun are you looking to buy?
 
The conditions attached to my RPAL say this:

"Transport of a newly acquired restricted firearms and/or prohibited firearms from the place of acquisition to the licence holder's dwelling house or other place authorized by the chief firearms officer."

A Transfer Notification says this:

"This is to inform you that your application to register the following firearm(s) has been processed. You may take possession of them now."

So, get TN and bring home new toy.
 
scianna54 said:
Less hassle buying from a sponsor here. Compare prices has never been easier. They will do the transfer for you and mail it to you. Most parts of Canada you need a gunclub membership and authorization to transport forth and back to your range. Good idea to freshen up transport and storage regulations for restricted. Which handgun are you looking to buy?
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I will definitely use the sponsors here and get it ordered. I have a gun club membership as well.
I think I'm just going to get a Glock .45 but I have always thought the Beretta 9mm was beautiful..
 
Permitted purposes for ownership

There are a few purposes for which you may be licensed to acquire or possess a restricted firearm:

target practice or target shooting competitions
as part of a collection
in limited circumstances, use in connection with one's lawful profession or occupation, or to protect life

Target shooting practice and competition

To be authorized to have restricted firearms for target shooting purposes, you must provide proof that you practice or compete at an approved shooting club or range.

For more information about approved shooting clubs and ranges, contact the appropriate provincial or territorial Chief Firearms Officer by calling the Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) at 1-800-731-4000.

Collectors

To be authorized to have restricted firearms as part of a collection, you may be asked to: :

know the historical, technical or scientific features of such firearms in your collection
consent to occasional inspections of the place where your collection is stored
comply with regulations dealing with safe storage, record-keeping and other matters related to restricted firearms

Employment purposes and protection of life

In limited circumstances, an individual may be authorized to possess or acquire a restricted firearm for employment purposes or for protection of life.

<https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/classes-firearms#restrict>
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Classes of firearms
<https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/classes-firearms#restrict>
 
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