You should read the page you are on now, and then also the Quebec Page to find the additional information. The PAL is the license that lets you buy firearms. Yes, handguns are legal in Canada. If you want to own a handgun, or other "restricted" firearms such as AR rifles in Canada you will need to take some additional steps.
After you have finish reading this page , use the " Handguns " section of this website to find out more. The course is fun and easy , and is designed to be sufficient safety instruction for people who have no prior experience with firearms. Most people simply take a one day class usually a Saturday , that includes watching a video, listening to an instructor, and going over a book. You know, typical classroom sort of stuff.
It's pretty low key, and most people have a lot of fun. Handguns are legal in Canada , and obtaining them and other "Restricted Firearms" of which they are just one type for the purposes of target practice, or target shooting competition is fairly straightforward and pretty affordable. I recommend that anyone who is looking to get into firearms also seriously consider becoming licensed for Restricted Firearms like handguns as well because it opens up a whole world of fantastic recreational shooting.
Also, if you do it at the same time as when you first apply for a firearms licence you only have to pay the application fee once. Often this is taken from the same person you take the CFSC from, and roughly at the same time. Then you use the same application form to apply to be able to acquire and possess "Restricted Firearms".
It's the same process even if you already have a PAL. That's about it … but obviously this page continues, and you really should read it if you are interested in handguns or other "Restricted Firearms" so that you're well informed. Please note that everything on this page is a bit of a simplification of the complexity. After all, the course which is also a simplification takes hours to complete, and this page only takes a few minutes to read. As such there are statements on this page which some people will object to.
For example it is technically possible for someone to be issued a license to purchase Prohibited Firearms, or to be granted an Authorization To Carry a loaded gun. However, except in incredibly rare cases which, if they applied to you , you'd probably already know about it's simply not going to happen. If those are deal-breakers for you, then you should stop reading this page now and go sign up to take the CFSC and just get a license for regular long guns.
That's perfectly fine. On this page I will use the term "government" to encompass a variety authorities both federal and provincial. It's simply not necessary or productive to be incredibly precise regarding the distinctions between the different authorities. If you have specific questions regarding what I mean in any given case you can certainly contact me for clarification. On this page, we're not specifically discussing just handguns. Handguns are only one type of firearm in the " Restricted Firearms " classification.
Although handguns are the most popular type of Restricted Firearm. To own handguns you will become licensed for the Restricted Firearms classification.
It covers the additional specific considerations pertaining to these firearms. Including what kinds of Restricted Firearms there are, special safety considerations, and the tighter laws and regulations surrounding Restricted Firearms. In the next section I will cover what the different classes of firearms are, so you'll have a more complete picture of what's available to you.
It should be noted that there is no equivalent exemption offered by the Department of Commerce for shotgun parts. Further, there is no exemption for ammunition or ammunition components. Canadian importers should follow the procedure outlined in Q1 above to import parts not exempted. This is in addition to the IIC which may be required by the exporting country. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada does not control the importation of replica firearms or of airguns.
Firearms that are classified as either antique, restricted or non-restricted may be exported to the US without a Canadian Export Permit. Blank applications are available by calling or by faxing your request to Canadian exporters are required to report the permanent export of firearms to the Canada Firearms Centre. It is recommended that copies of the Export Permit, foreign import authorisation and any waybill issued by the carrier be provided to the Canada Firearms Centre to support the exporters claim of permanent export.
A photocopy of the foreign import authorisation should be included with the package when shipped. Canadian firearms owners should be prepared to show proof of firearms licence and registration at the border. I want to permanently export a firearm to a country other than the US. Both the transferor and the transferee must complete the form. Call the CFP at to get a form. To reduce the risk of penalties, please register these firearms immediately or dispose of them lawfully.
Do not take firearms into your local police detachment for disposal. Contact your local police department or detachment to arrange for pick up or delivery of any firearms. Buying and selling transferring firearms General information In Canada, a firearm may only be transferred to an adult 18 or older with a Possession and Acquisition Licence PAL that is valid for that class of firearm a business, museum, or other organization with a firearms business licence a public service agency e.
Three ways to transfer a firearm Telephone Non-restricted You do not need to register non-restricted firearms.
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