Greetings all,
Before I start making phone calls to the abyss with my questions, I thought I'd run them by some of the folks here.
A little history to help people answer:
In 1991 I completed the Manitoba Hunter and Firearm Safety course. I was 15 years old at the time. Though I went frequently went target shooting and hunting with my Dad, I never followed through and got my FAC when I turned 18. My Dad is terminally ill and currently owns 4 or 5 rifles (some were my grandfather's) that I do not want to see the RCMP take away upon his passing. So I decided to finally get my PAL. But I also figured that if I'm going that far, I may as well go all out and get my RPAL so I can spend time with my gf's Dad. He owns pistols but doesn't shoot anymore for lack of people to go to the range with.
Now, according to the PAL application, "In the provinces of Manitoba and Quebec only, many hunter safety or similar courses taken prior to 1995 were approved as being equal to the CFSC requirement."
So am I correct in assuming that I am eligible for my PAL even though I was a minor when I took the course? If so, what do I need to provide as proof? I have my old yellow Hunter's Safety card, but it's seen better days and the month in the date is completely illegible.
Now the part that really confuses me. The RPAL application states, "To get a Possession and Acquisition Licence for restricted or prohibited firearms, you must have passed two safety tests: the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC).
Complete Box 20 b) if this applies to you. NOTE: If you passed the CFSC before February 1, 1999 you are considered to have met both these requirements."
So by completing the Hunter & Firearm Safety course prior to 1995 which is considered equivalent to the pre-1999 CFSC, do I still have to take the CRFSC?
Also, my gf is taking the CFSC on the 18th of December. I will be going with her as "support" and as a brush up. If for some reason I were to fail the course, and I am currently eligible under the pre-1995 thing, will I lose that eligibility?
I don't know about anyone else, but figuring out these firearms laws is a lot like trying to get the square root of a potato. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Before I start making phone calls to the abyss with my questions, I thought I'd run them by some of the folks here.
A little history to help people answer:
In 1991 I completed the Manitoba Hunter and Firearm Safety course. I was 15 years old at the time. Though I went frequently went target shooting and hunting with my Dad, I never followed through and got my FAC when I turned 18. My Dad is terminally ill and currently owns 4 or 5 rifles (some were my grandfather's) that I do not want to see the RCMP take away upon his passing. So I decided to finally get my PAL. But I also figured that if I'm going that far, I may as well go all out and get my RPAL so I can spend time with my gf's Dad. He owns pistols but doesn't shoot anymore for lack of people to go to the range with.
Now, according to the PAL application, "In the provinces of Manitoba and Quebec only, many hunter safety or similar courses taken prior to 1995 were approved as being equal to the CFSC requirement."
So am I correct in assuming that I am eligible for my PAL even though I was a minor when I took the course? If so, what do I need to provide as proof? I have my old yellow Hunter's Safety card, but it's seen better days and the month in the date is completely illegible.
Now the part that really confuses me. The RPAL application states, "To get a Possession and Acquisition Licence for restricted or prohibited firearms, you must have passed two safety tests: the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC).
Complete Box 20 b) if this applies to you. NOTE: If you passed the CFSC before February 1, 1999 you are considered to have met both these requirements."
So by completing the Hunter & Firearm Safety course prior to 1995 which is considered equivalent to the pre-1999 CFSC, do I still have to take the CRFSC?
Also, my gf is taking the CFSC on the 18th of December. I will be going with her as "support" and as a brush up. If for some reason I were to fail the course, and I am currently eligible under the pre-1995 thing, will I lose that eligibility?
I don't know about anyone else, but figuring out these firearms laws is a lot like trying to get the square root of a potato. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
