Just wondering if I can call the CFP for my PAL information so I can start online shopping. Has anyone done this before? Would I get in any trouble if my firearm came in before my license, given I don't take it anywhere and just keep it at home until my license arrives?
Thanks
That's what I did the day my license was issued. Joined a range and bought an AR lower right after calling. The restricted transfer made sure I had the card in hand about a week before the lower was even shipped.
As for a non-restricted, it's a grey area:
- There's a chance you could get the gun and no one would ever know or care. The police aren't notified for non-restricted purchases.
- There's also a chance your house gets raided by the police because they got the address wrong on a search warrant for a drug raid. Those cops arrest you because you can't show them a license.
- There's also a chance your house gets raided by the police because they got the address wrong on a search warrant for a drug raid. Those cops look you up on CPIC and see you're licensed, and never even ask for your card.
- There's also a chance your house gets broken into and only your TV or computer stolen, and maybe the police are called by a neighbour, and they enter your house to secure it, and find the firearm. Those cops arrest you because you can't show them a license.
- There's also a chance your house gets broken into and only your TV or computer stolen, and maybe the police are called by a neighbour, and they enter your house to secure it, and find the firearm. Those cops look you up on CPIC and see you're licensed, and never even ask for your card.
See the pattern? Lots of ifs around things completely out of your control. Your mileage may vary.
