After watching this video and considering the fact that getting a PAL means you're under constant surveillance and you forfeit you right against warrant-less search and seizure, is it even worth it?
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There is nothing wrong with getting a PAL. It is basic ID that is needed to acquire long guns and ammunition. It has been around under one name or other for about 50 years.
I had to turn the video off about 4 minutes in because he is sensationalizing it all so much it made me want to vomit. If you are a random Joe Blow off the street off the street none of what he said is representative. I am no lawyer, I have never read and tried to interpret the legislation. But the shit he is talking about about 30-minute interviews with you and all your references and constant surveillance is just not a thing. Fill out the form, send it in, quite likely it will get a rubber stamp and your references will not even get called. Really no different than getting a passport.
Obviously, if you click the boxes for Shizophrenia, Suicidal Tendencies, have two fentanyl convictions maybe things are a bit different.
Do you want to collect and/or shoot guns in Canada? Then yes. If not, no.
I don't know what kind of answer you're expecting. Actually you have to be a relatively upstanding citizen to get the license, so to me it's a source of pride. They won't check references or investigate you at all unless you have a sketchy background with arrests or criminal activity in your household or family members. The only thing I've heard is that if you have an ex-wife or something they might call and ask if you were looking to shoot her.
Also the government only keeps track of restricted weapons. There is no registry for long guns any more. You can drive around with 10 rifles in your backseat and it is legal, as long as they aren't loaded.
If you get invited hunting, you need one to be able to handle firearms. If you have friends who are men, you will get invited hunting. If guys don't invite you to hunt, either they are gay, or you probably have a personality disorder.
Nobody has restricted (handguns) on hunting trips because it's completely illegal, and wildlife enforcement is basically when white people get to experience what black people experience from regular cops, so nobody would be stupid enough to possess anything that could cost them everything. Do the RPAL course so that you know what to do with a handgun if you or your kids find one, or you manage to take one off some peaceful protester who has pointed it at you sideways.
From what I understand, the warrantless searches are only for 'restricted' items. The relevant link he provided in the video seems to be broken, however, so I'm just going off what my gun-owning friends have said. So don't get an RPAL.
Here's a working link to the firearms act:
https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/F-11.6/page-11.html#h-223940
Which does say under 104(1)(b) that there needs to be a warrant. So I'm confused.
I've read the Inspection section just now and you seem to be right. There may be other sections that contain the passages key to this discussion, and there might be other considerations from orders in council, since that's how most updates to firearms-related "laws" are carried out. Good hunting!
Used to have mine. I miss it a bit. I let it expire and sold all my shit because I was sick of paying for the privilege to put holes in paper. I got a crossbow I'm happy with now. I would say if you plan on going lots it's worth every penny. For me it was just too costly. License, gas to go to the range, ammo, paying for the range time, and the guns themselves add up quick. Maybe I will buy a flintlock musket in the future as they don't need a license to own.
Also some cool antiques too! It's funny that you can buy an Antique revolver and head out to the woods no problem. Do that with a revolver that requires a restricted license and your ass is grass. That's how retarded Canadian gun laws are.
When SHTF it'll become apparent that the answer to your question is:
lol no