Stewie: Restricted firearm qualification is another course and test, or, if you study book($15 approx), and get some training on real or replica handguns, then CHALLENGE test($25 to $35?). Regular PAL is $60, PAL including restricted is $80. Cost of upgrading from one to another I couldn't guess. Ask the CFC. The FN is prohibited and you're not grandfathered, the ar15 is restricted, some other semi-auto milstyle rifles are unrestricted. You may have to join a gunclub(which allows restricted) and pass an Ontario club level handgun safety course before applying for a 1 to 3 year ATT for club use. I believe EOHC has a site with club info and links. Don't give up! cheers.