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Just got my Hunter Safety and PAL. Really want to do the RPAL part as well now.

Should I read the book and challenge the test or just suck it up and sit through the course???

Also anyone know of any places around Oshawa, ON where I can either challenge the Test or take the Course??
 
I challenged the RPAL test after doing my PAL course (I did the 2 exams back to back). Like 80% of the questions are the same as the PAL. There are a few questions where you have to know about the firearm parts name, trigger types (SA/DA/etc), ammunition, etc... It wasn't very hard after doing the PAL course... It was 38$ for the test only.
 
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Greens_11 said:
Just got my Hunter Safety and PAL. Really want to do the RPAL part as well now.

Should I read the book and challenge the test or just suck it up and sit through the course???

Also anyone know of any places around Oshawa, ON where I can either challenge the Test or take the Course??
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It depends.

How much experiance do you have with restricteds? In the practical you will need to handle a single action revolver, double action revolver and a semi auto pistol, or at least I did.

I had zero experiance, so I found the course very informative.

For instructors in your area look here: http://www.fseso.org/905.htm
 
Well... before the rpal exam, I had never handled a handgun... I did very well, just don't point it at the evaluator; that's instant fail :) Basically, I had to load the weapon (be sure you check the bullet type needed, and the ammo you put in it. Then I had to unload it, as if a cease-fire was called in a range. Be sure to ACT and PROVE every time you pick up the weapon. I had to handle a DA/SA revolver only.
 
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I just challenged both exams lastnight and I agree, the restricted portion was pretty simple. The safety rules are pretty much the same, ACT & PROVE, when in doubt err on the side of caution and do whatever you think will make your task even safer.

The only other suggestion I have is to imagine yourself actually going through the steps on each type of firearm and try to visualize how the "working parts" move (ie: feed doors, ejectors and cylinder catches on the revolvers)...other than that it's pretty smooth sailing.
 
if you just did them I'd consider challenging the test I took my RPAL 5 years after my NRPAL. I felt I needed the course but I could have passed without it.
 
The RPAL exam was easy. I just took the PAL/RPAL courses and wrote the exams right after. Whatever Rivalen said - 80% of RPAL exam is basically from PAL exam. So no worries for you. I over studied for my PAL and when I started to study for the RPAL, I stopped after 30 mins. As the instructor said, if you know your ACTS and PROVE backwards and forwards, it's practically impossible to fail.

Plus if you're serious about the course and study material, the chances of answering a question incorrectly is greater than not knowing the answer. Some questions are worded funny. Take your time reading the questions.
 
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is it the same process regarding application... if you already have your PAL ?
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yeah you need the two references it's even the same application you just check you that you have an NRPAL and they ask what your applying for I then checked the RPAL this time.
I really do wish they would stop calling the NRPAL a long gun licenses that bull #### not all long guns are covered under that licenses.
 
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