Take the course? Or challenge test?
- Thread starter Lyth
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I agree. I never handled any firearms prior to the course so I found the hands on experience extremely useful. Your milage may vary.
I've only held airsoft and paintball guns, as well as BB guns. I know its not the same as a real gun with live ammunition, but I treated them as real guns. (I respected the firearm, wouldn't point it at anyone [unless we were gaming, but thats against the point], etc)
Yes you can. Back in May 2011 there were people challenging both the PAL and RPAL exams.
Are you challenging PAL, RPAL or both?
Regardless of the answer above you may find the practical portion of the test difficult. It's a breeze if the course is taken.
Just my PAL. (Im 20, living with parents still. They dont mind me getting a PAL. but arent fond of an RPAL. Plus, I don't really have a need for a handgun. Im a rifles guy. Bolt action baby
).And yea, I understand that nothing beats previous hands on experience. Handling the gun is different than watching a video of someone handling the gun.
Just my PAL. (Im 20, living with parents still. They dont mind me getting a PAL. but arent fond of an RPAL. Plus, I don't really have a need for a handgun. Im a rifles guy. Bolt action baby
And yea, I understand that nothing beats previous hands on experience. Handling the gun is different than watching a video of someone handling the gun.
That sounds familiar, I said the same thing 6 months before going back to get my RPAL. If you can afford the extra fee, take your RPAL too; just because you have one doesn't mean you have to buy a handgun. In the future if you change your mind you'll have everything you need without having to go through the process all over again.
It's worth the $80 to save a lot of hassle in the future.
I've been told the same thing. However, I'd look more into this. From what I know, it's not that one cannot challenge the exams anymore but rather it's the chances of finding an instructor that is willing to accept challenge cases, (or has been strongly suggested by the powers that be to discourage challenge cases).
Agreed. The course is the way to go. The instructor will be able to answer any questions you have. If you decide to challenge the test, you're on your own if you are confused by something (a little more applicable for the RPAL course. ATTs and stuff can be confusing)
Just my PAL. (Im 20, living with parents still. They dont mind me getting a PAL. but arent fond of an RPAL. Plus, I don't really have a need for a handgun. Im a rifles guy. Bolt action baby
And yea, I understand that nothing beats previous hands on experience. Handling the gun is different than watching a video of someone handling the gun.
Bolt action? OK
But you'll need to demonstrate your knowledge and safe handling of lever action, break action, shotgun (break and/or pump). Loading and unloading and SAFEing (ACTS and PROVES). And you need an 80% score to pass.
Take the sage advice of members of this forum........ and welcome (soon) to the fraternity.
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Just my PAL. (Im 20, living with parents still. They dont mind me getting a PAL. but arent fond of an RPAL. Plus, I don't really have a need for a handgun. Im a rifles guy. Bolt action baby
I thought the same thing to and 3 months after I went back and got my rpal. I was thinking of challenging the rpal test to but just decided to take the course and was glad I did because I had no hands on handgun experience. So I'd say do the course and do both pal and rpal. Just my .02
Everything is covered on the course but it wouldn't hurt to take a look at the manual beforehand.
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Read the manual once or twice and you should be good to go.
Avalonthas
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Take the course. It creates a platform of safety to build on. Its only a couple days for the RPAL
