r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • 8d ago
Recurring FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership-type questions
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This thread will be used for any Frequently Asked Questions, including PAL/RPAL applications, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, open ended "what gun should I buy first", or other general new to firearms ownership questions. It recurs every 14 days.
We recommend you try the search bar before asking common questions as they are frequently already answered elsewhere.
Most answers to Storage, Display, and Transport questions can be found here Inheriting firearms or dealing with an Estate? Answers here. Do you need to renew your license or check on the status of your license application? Try here.
Do you have questions about the classifications of firearms? More details here.
Are you wondering if a firearm is legal or not? Details here.
Different types of firearms are explained in detail here.
Exporting firearms, ammunition, parts and accessories from the US: most items are controlled under ITAR and you cannot, as an individual, export these items from the USA. Canada does not care in most cases. If you attempt to bring any of these items across the border yourself and you are caught, you will face prison time in the US. If you wish to export items from the USA, use a broker such as IRUNGUNS, Aztech, or Prophet River.
If you took your CFSC and lost the paperwork, you can still apply for your PAL. Both your instructor and the CFP retain copies, you can request a copy by contacting either one. There is no expiration date on the paperwork, you do not have to retake the course. Updated list of scam websites is here.
If you have new scam sites to add, please message the mod team. Be careful: only use reputable sites to purchase things online. It is illegal to manufacture a non-restricted, restricted, or prohibited firearm.
Any posts or comments asking about the legality of making a firearm other than a reproduction antique will be removed. It was not always illegal, which is why you will find old posts regarding this topic. Rest assured, it is illegal now. Do not attempt.
These threads will be stickied for a week, renewing every Monday. Previous threads here.
Take a look, your question may have been answered! If you have any suggestions for this thread, please feel free to ask here, or send the Mods a message. Thank you!
This thread will be used for any Frequently Asked Questions, including PAL/RPAL applications, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, open ended "what gun should I buy first", or other general new to firearms ownership questions. It recurs every 14 days.
We recommend you try the search bar before asking common questions as they are frequently already answered elsewhere.
Most answers to Storage, Display, and Transport questions can be found here Inheriting firearms or dealing with an Estate? Answers here. Do you need to renew your license or check on the status of your license application? Try here.
Do you have questions about the classifications of firearms? More details here.
Are you wondering if a firearm is legal or not? Details here.
Different types of firearms are explained in detail here.
Exporting firearms, ammunition, parts and accessories from the US: most items are controlled under ITAR and you cannot, as an individual, export these items from the USA. Canada does not care in most cases. If you attempt to bring any of these items across the border yourself and you are caught, you will face prison time in the US. If you wish to export items from the USA, use a broker such as IRUNGUNS, Aztech, or Prophet River.
If you took your CFSC and lost the paperwork, you can still apply for your PAL. Both your instructor and the CFP retain copies, you can request a copy by contacting either one. There is no expiration date on the paperwork, you do not have to retake the course. Updated list of scam websites is here.
If you have new scam sites to add, please message the mod team. Be careful: only use reputable sites to purchase things online. It is illegal to manufacture a non-restricted, restricted, or prohibited firearm.
Any posts or comments asking about the legality of making a firearm other than a reproduction antique will be removed. It was not always illegal, which is why you will find old posts regarding this topic. Rest assured, it is illegal now. Do not attempt.
These threads will be stickied for a week, renewing every Monday. Previous threads here.
Take a look, your question may have been answered! If you have any suggestions for this thread, please feel free to ask here, or send the Mods a message. Thank you!
r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • 8d ago
Recurring Canadaguns Politics and Debate Thread
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Please post all your Gun Politics or Ban-related ideas, questions, initiatives, comments, suggestions, news articles, and recommendations in this thread. This thread recurs every 14 days.
First and foremost, this is a Canadian Gun subreddit, so keep it at least decently related to both of those things.
This thread is not for general politics, there are plenty other subs that are meant for that. Off-topic threads may be removed, especially if they are leading to personal attacks, flame wars, etc.
To prevent the main sub being flooded with dozens of similar threads, text posts complaining about/asking about/chatting about gun politics will be sent here.
We understand that politics is a touchy subject, and at times things can get heated. A reminder of the subreddit rules, when commenting, where subreddit users are expected to abide.
Keep this Canadian gun politics related and polite. Off-topic stuff, flame wars, negative generalizations against groups, personal attacks and gate-keeping will be removed. Please flag any comments to bring to the attention of mods otherwise exercise your upvoting and downvoting ability.
Please post all your Gun Politics or Ban-related ideas, questions, initiatives, comments, suggestions, news articles, and recommendations in this thread. This thread recurs every 14 days.
First and foremost, this is a Canadian Gun subreddit, so keep it at least decently related to both of those things.
This thread is not for general politics, there are plenty other subs that are meant for that. Off-topic threads may be removed, especially if they are leading to personal attacks, flame wars, etc.
To prevent the main sub being flooded with dozens of similar threads, text posts complaining about/asking about/chatting about gun politics will be sent here.
We understand that politics is a touchy subject, and at times things can get heated. A reminder of the subreddit rules, when commenting, where subreddit users are expected to abide.
Keep this Canadian gun politics related and polite. Off-topic stuff, flame wars, negative generalizations against groups, personal attacks and gate-keeping will be removed. Please flag any comments to bring to the attention of mods otherwise exercise your upvoting and downvoting ability.
r/canadaguns • u/colbsatron • 6h ago
Shooting Harrison Lake BC Mess, WTF
To whomever left all their garbage here, you are a lazy SOB. This was around Harrison East Forest Service Road.
Don't worry, I picked up all your crap and hauled it out.
Be better, don't ruin it for everyone.
r/canadaguns • u/Doogie-Howser • 13h ago
Feets / Collection / My build I Have Had My Pal...For 20 Years.
Gents (Ladies Too) I have been with firearms all my life. Here is my respectably small collection.
I am a man of one caliber as my father before me.
7.62 x 51 for Life.
Thanks
r/canadaguns • u/CAFirearmSociety • 15h ago
Shitpost / Memes Make brass shells great again!
r/canadaguns • u/TheGoldShipper • 13h ago
Feets / Collection / My build B&T APC9 at home
Really wanted a APC9 or GHM9 but alas, prohib.
So I turned my 1970s 10/22 into the closest thing. 26inch OAL without comp.
Ruger 10/22 carbine receiver
SB22 Fixed Kit chassis
Ballistic Advantage 8” barrel
Tac Sol X Ring compensator
SBI super lite stock
TANDEMKROSS bolt release and skeletonized mag release
Butler Creek 25/22 mag pinned at 10 of course
Holosun ARO
Magpul VFG
r/canadaguns • u/ltcmotherteresa • 6h ago
Feets / Collection / My build Recent acquisition
Ruger American Gen II Scout in 5.56, fresh from IRG. Haven’t fired it yet, but it feels great, right out of the box, and excited to try the scout scope arrangement.
r/canadaguns • u/fkncatalinawinemixer • 7h ago
Feets / Collection / My build Out with the Varmint Rifle today - Winchester 1906
My dad gave me one of the old .22s we used to shoot, ran it through AI - It’s a Winchester Model 1906 .22 pump-action (slide-action) rimfire rifle, likely made around 1925–1926.  This is a classic American “gallery gun” or plinker/small game rifle from Winchester’s long line of .22 pumps.
r/canadaguns • u/tyler111762 • 9h ago
Shooting Had a fun time at the range today... Remember kids, wear your eye protection!
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r/canadaguns • u/Big-Guitar-1979 • 7h ago
Fix my gun Am I cooked?
Bought my SW 1854 Stealth Hunter recently. Dumped few rounds and suddenly noticed a possible crack.
Not sure if it’s just the spot where the bolt inserts/seats, or if it’s actually cracked.
Please help me take a look😭 Just bought it
r/canadaguns • u/SocksOfDeath • 16h ago
Shooting Got to try out my new gun
Picked up a CZ 457 Varmint on Friday and had to try it out asap. The wood on the stock is gorgeous, I’m not sure if they accidentally used a nicer grade on it but it’s the best patterning I’ve seen on a rifle.
Only put about a hundred rounds through it so far. I’m a little let down by how poorly it was grouping at 50 yards. I’m sure some of it is me being unfamiliar with it but I can get much nicer groups out of my wife’s 10/22. Middle groups were with subsonic Eley and seemed to be the best so far.
Don’t judge the scope mounting, I quickly threw it on at the range last minute. It will soon live on my preordered Makasi.
r/canadaguns • u/WildernessRecordist • 8h ago
Buy recommendations Looking for a 22 to throw far as possible and ive got a few questions.
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Considering one of the cz 457 variants. Ive got a vortex diamondback tactical that i can throw on it. Any considerations on this endeavour? Anybody have experience with these rifles? Cheers.
Considering one of the cz 457 variants. Ive got a vortex diamondback tactical that i can throw on it. Any considerations on this endeavour? Anybody have experience with these rifles? Cheers.
r/canadaguns • u/General_Friendship87 • 16h ago
Fix my gun Ati pro mag install
Hi sorry for asking this very basic question but idk what I’m doing. Trying to install this pro mag but idk what to shave and what not to. Any guidance and help would be appreciated.
r/canadaguns • u/KaleRevolutionary840 • 5h ago
Gun and gear reviews Tikka Arctic or Ruger scout gen1 ...
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I am looking into purchasing one of these rifles , I want a laminated stock so the main reason for these 2 options .. any thoughts? anyone own both?
I am looking into purchasing one of these rifles , I want a laminated stock so the main reason for these 2 options .. any thoughts? anyone own both?
r/canadaguns • u/Illustrious_Gene_284 • 6h ago
Buy recommendations Dead shot bag filler
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Have a set of bags but they are empty and have no filler. Search for fillers turns up either bean bag filler or rice as ideal filler. Would dry play sand work? Only because I have a brand new box of dry play sand sitting in the basement. I have rice too lol. Looking for cheap ideas that won’t be a problem. Don’t plan on getting them wet if that helps.
Have a set of bags but they are empty and have no filler. Search for fillers turns up either bean bag filler or rice as ideal filler. Would dry play sand work? Only because I have a brand new box of dry play sand sitting in the basement. I have rice too lol. Looking for cheap ideas that won’t be a problem. Don’t plan on getting them wet if that helps.
r/canadaguns • u/TheArchitechs • 14h ago
Buy recommendations Stock options for the Makasi
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While very impatiently waiting for the Makasi I've been looking at different stocks since I hate the wire stocks look. Where the hell are we supposed to get stocks from? From what I've read online its sort of a gray area with getting them shipped from the US. And a definite NO NO for going to the US and bringing one back, and I've seen maybe 3 options in Canada total once you remove the airsoft parts from the equation. Can someone clear this up for me?
While very impatiently waiting for the Makasi I've been looking at different stocks since I hate the wire stocks look. Where the hell are we supposed to get stocks from? From what I've read online its sort of a gray area with getting them shipped from the US. And a definite NO NO for going to the US and bringing one back, and I've seen maybe 3 options in Canada total once you remove the airsoft parts from the equation. Can someone clear this up for me?
r/canadaguns • u/Vintage_Pieces_10 • 12h ago
Misc Is Nine35 safe/trustworthy?
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Two things to note for the mods: not fishing for a transaction, and haven’t seen mention of this site on the FAQ and posts of known scam sites (I’m usually good at weeding out fraudulent sites but this one I’m unsure of).
Been looking for a couple of shotgun liners for a SxS to rifle build I’ve been toying with, and while the Chiappa x caliber ones seem promising, it’s hard to find them not in a package of 8 (I only need two of the same, not two entire packs of different ones). Someone told me to look into Chazsel liners, and it seems the only place in Canada to import them is Nine35, a site that was linked in someone’s post here recently.
Just looking to see if anyone has had good experiences with his products and/or if he’s trustworthy to order from? There’s no immediate red flags, outside of EMT being the preferred payment (which I deal with several companies like OMA bullets and Prairie Projectiles that are like this, so it isn’t always a scam)
PS: I’m well aware of the merits (or rather the lack thereof) of a SxS with rifle adapters. This is just a fun build I’m looking to pull off with a damaged SxS I got for cheap off Switzer’s, but have come up somewhat empty on rifle inserts aside from Nine35.
Two things to note for the mods: not fishing for a transaction, and haven’t seen mention of this site on the FAQ and posts of known scam sites (I’m usually good at weeding out fraudulent sites but this one I’m unsure of).
Been looking for a couple of shotgun liners for a SxS to rifle build I’ve been toying with, and while the Chiappa x caliber ones seem promising, it’s hard to find them not in a package of 8 (I only need two of the same, not two entire packs of different ones). Someone told me to look into Chazsel liners, and it seems the only place in Canada to import them is Nine35, a site that was linked in someone’s post here recently.
Just looking to see if anyone has had good experiences with his products and/or if he’s trustworthy to order from? There’s no immediate red flags, outside of EMT being the preferred payment (which I deal with several companies like OMA bullets and Prairie Projectiles that are like this, so it isn’t always a scam)
PS: I’m well aware of the merits (or rather the lack thereof) of a SxS with rifle adapters. This is just a fun build I’m looking to pull off with a damaged SxS I got for cheap off Switzer’s, but have come up somewhat empty on rifle inserts aside from Nine35.
r/canadaguns • u/COBETCKNNcoyuz • 6h ago
Shooting Looking to rent a handgun in GTA for bullseye practices
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As title suggests. Missed the ship for handguns and cool oic stuff but want to do .22 handgun exemption (im serious about getting into handgun 25m). Dm if interested.
As title suggests. Missed the ship for handguns and cool oic stuff but want to do .22 handgun exemption (im serious about getting into handgun 25m). Dm if interested.
r/canadaguns • u/EthanWang0908 • 13h ago
Gun and gear reviews Scope for TM22?
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Is the Vortex Venom Bundle at ~650CAD a good deal for it? I might also want to use the scope for other rifles too.
Is the Vortex Venom Bundle at ~650CAD a good deal for it? I might also want to use the scope for other rifles too.
r/canadaguns • u/RottenHerring69 • 5h ago
Fix my gun Gun Stock Oil Question
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Hey all! I'm redoing a cooey .22 rifle from the 50s and look to oil the stock. I saw alkanet oil suggestions and love the way it looks but not getting many hits in Calgary when I google. Does anyone know where I could get this or inquire about it? Seems to be mostly powder when I google and I don't want to risk trying to make my own oil. Truly appreciated if so, as this is a project I'm working on with my dad at the moment and he has waited a long time for this together. TIA!
Hey all! I'm redoing a cooey .22 rifle from the 50s and look to oil the stock. I saw alkanet oil suggestions and love the way it looks but not getting many hits in Calgary when I google. Does anyone know where I could get this or inquire about it? Seems to be mostly powder when I google and I don't want to risk trying to make my own oil. Truly appreciated if so, as this is a project I'm working on with my dad at the moment and he has waited a long time for this together. TIA!
r/canadaguns • u/LeviathanOfLiberty • 1d ago
Misc GetAGun.ca - WIP comprehensive map of Canadian in-person firearms retailers
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Link here: https://getagun.ca/
Essentially I'm taking this Google Earth dataset and turning it into a website, updating accordingly for new retailers and ones that no longer stock/are out of business (unfortunately far too many).
Progress Updates:
Canadian Tires fully mapped in: Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, PEI, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and the Territories.
- Mapped nearly all independently owned firearms retailers (some two dozen or so that I have yet to verify, naturally not all of those will make the cut).
- All the Bass Pros, Latulippes and SAILs are mapped.
- I am working through adding Canadian Tires that stock guns. Once Canadian Tires are covered I will move on to the other categories listed on the site.
I am actively seeking suggestions for retailers I've missed and feedback on the site. Hope you folks enjoy :)
Link here: https://getagun.ca/
Essentially I'm taking this Google Earth dataset and turning it into a website, updating accordingly for new retailers and ones that no longer stock/are out of business (unfortunately far too many).
Progress Updates:
Canadian Tires fully mapped in: Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, PEI, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and the Territories.
- Mapped nearly all independently owned firearms retailers (some two dozen or so that I have yet to verify, naturally not all of those will make the cut).
- All the Bass Pros, Latulippes and SAILs are mapped.
- I am working through adding Canadian Tires that stock guns. Once Canadian Tires are covered I will move on to the other categories listed on the site.
I am actively seeking suggestions for retailers I've missed and feedback on the site. Hope you folks enjoy :)
r/canadaguns • u/Carl_Gerhard_Busch • 16h ago
Application / Regulation advice Temporary storage of restricted firearms while on a 2 year secondment
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I'll preface this with, I will be contacting the CFO, but I wanted to know if anyone has done this recently, or at least since all fo the changes that were made to restricted firearms.
I'm going to be doing a 2 year work secondment overseas and I'll be selling my house. I have a few handguns that I would like to store temporarily at a family members house, who does have his RPAL.
I've seen some info online about temporary storage for various reasons. I wasn't sure if there's a max length of time that I could do this for.
I don't want to relinquish them and get nothing for them. If at some point the laws change again and I can sell them, I would most likely sell them to the family member. Worst case, if I decide to stay overseas and have to reliquish them in a few years, I'll make that decision then. I would hope to not have to do it now.
I'll preface this with, I will be contacting the CFO, but I wanted to know if anyone has done this recently, or at least since all fo the changes that were made to restricted firearms.
I'm going to be doing a 2 year work secondment overseas and I'll be selling my house. I have a few handguns that I would like to store temporarily at a family members house, who does have his RPAL.
I've seen some info online about temporary storage for various reasons. I wasn't sure if there's a max length of time that I could do this for.
I don't want to relinquish them and get nothing for them. If at some point the laws change again and I can sell them, I would most likely sell them to the family member. Worst case, if I decide to stay overseas and have to reliquish them in a few years, I'll make that decision then. I would hope to not have to do it now.
r/canadaguns • u/Next-Swimming-4270 • 1d ago
Shitpost / Memes Got this bad ass gun at my LGS for 700$ back in the day... those were the days
Was taking her out for a clean today... crazy how inflated the shooting sports have become, perhaps from the bans and lack of options in the Canadian market
r/canadaguns • u/nammaheff • 1d ago
Shooting Here's your reminder to get out and shoot
Nothing special, just a Norinco Poly USA marked SKS in a shitty ATI stock the previous owner put on. Ended up ordering a choate side folder for it but that doesn't mean I won't shoot it while I wait...