How to get a hand gun?

Pocketfisherman said:
Wiinis,

The simple way is to take your PAL and RPAL course this will give you a basic background on firearms both nonrestricted and restricted. Once you pass the exams at the end of the course and you pass your background check you will receive a RPAL in about 30-45 days.

Once you have your RPAL you have two choices in order to qualify to own a handgun in Canada. 1. Target Shooter or 2. Collector.

I would recommend you choose Target Shooter. I would recommend you then take a tour of some shooting clubs in Ontario.

Once you join a club, you can then get a transfer approved for your first handgun in Ontario.

You will be required to take another course at the club of your choice in order to prove you are a safe shooter. It is for the good of the other club members as much as yourself.

Once the club okays you, I would go out and buy your first handgun. I would recommend something simple like a .22 revolver or .22 SA pistol.

You see it is alot of work upfront but it is a very rewarding hobby. Just remember that owning a gun (legally) in Canada has a huge responsiblity for the owner.

Not trying to lecture you, just some friendly advice.

Cheers, and good luck!

Pocketfisherman
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Thanks! its great advice!
 
Paulinator said:
Police background checks will be completed as well as reference and spousal checks. If anything shows up on these checks, even if you were a victim of a criminal act (theft, assault, etc.), the application will be rejected and forwarded to the Chief Firearms Office (CFO) for further investigation.
If approved, license will be produced and mailed to the applicant (currently 4 to 6 months).
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What the heck? Someone can be denied because the were a victim of a criminal act? I suppose it's case by case and severity!? Some robbers broke into my mom's place over 4 years ago and some of my stuff got stolen. I just passed my PAL/RPAL exams. I'll be damned if I get rejected thanks to some fools stealing some of my stuff over 4 years ago. :-(
 
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