May 5, 2019

Links for PAL Application Forms

Links for PAL Application Forms Application for a Renewal of a Firearms License https://bcfirearmsacademy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Application-for-Renewal-of-a-Firearms-Licence-for-an-Individual-5614-BCAF.pdf Application for a Renewal of an Expired Firearms License https://bcfirearmsacademy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Expired-PAL-Firearms-Licence-Renewal-Form-5592.pdf Application for a Possession and Acquisition License https://bcfirearmsacademy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Expired-PAL-Firearms-Licence-Renewal-Form-5592.pdf Call our Office 7 days a week 604-592-2410 LIVECHAT with us at bcfirearmsacademy.ca Register for CFSC (PAL), CRFSC (RPAL), CORE, CORE exam challenges, […]

April 26, 2019

Firearms Townhall in Duncan B.C. April 27 2019 BCAF

Firearms Townhall in Duncan Join Bob Zimmer, Conservative MP for Prince George – Peace River, Jim Shockey, outdoor-writer, t.v. producer and big-game outfitter, and Rod Giltaca, CEO of Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights and instructor for the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program, for a townhall discussion of current federal firearms legislation in Parliament. Saturday April 27, […]

April 24, 2019

Waiting for Your PAL to Arrive?

Waiting for Your PAL to arrive? You are not alone! From the time you send your PAL application to the RCMP to the time it arrives in the mail takes an average of 45 days. The Canadian Firearms Program holds onto your application for 28 days before processing – as per the legislated waiting period. […]

April 24, 2019

FAQ from Non-Residents and Visitors to Canada

FAQ from Non-Residents and Visitors to Canada I am a non-resident and want a PAL. What do I have to do? Non-residents can apply for a Possession and Acquisition Licence. They must be 18 years of age or older; they must successfully complete the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and test, and they must provide a […]

March 11, 2019

BC Firearms Academy Gun Club!

BC Firearms Academy Gun Club! To legally transfer a restricted firearm into your inventory you must be a member of either a range or a gun club. BC Firearms Academy’s RCMP approved Gun Club has you covered. For the low price of just $30 a year you will receive a membership letter, membership card, and […]

March 8, 2019

Firearms Acronyms and Initialisms in Canada

Firearms Acronyms and Initialisms in Canada PAL Stands for Possession Acquisition Licence. The PAL is issued by the Canadian Firearms Program a division of the RCMP. This license is required throughout Canada for possessing and acquiring non-restricted firearms. RPAL Stands for Restricted Possession Acquisition License. The RPAL is issued by the Canadian Firearms Program. This license […]

March 6, 2019

Donate Your Unwanted Firearms to BC Firearms Academy

How to Donate Your Unwanted Firearms Are you looking to remove any firearms you may have in your home? BC Firearms Academy Can Help We can ensure that any unwanted firearms in your home are removed safely and legally. You can also turn them into the RCMP to be destroyed. For this second option call […]

March 2, 2019

The 3 Classes of Firearms: Make Sure You Are Properly Licensed

The 3 Classes of Firearms: Make Sure You are Properly Licensed There are three classes of firearms: non-restricted, restricted and prohibited. Non-restricted firearms are ordinary rifles and shotguns, other than those referred to below. Restricted firearms include: handguns that are not prohibited; semi-automatic, centre-fire rifles and shotguns with a barrel shorter than 470 mm; rifles and shotguns […]

February 19, 2019

What’s the Difference Between a POL, FAC and PAL?

POL – FAC – PAL. What’s the Difference? A POL, or Possession Only License, allowed a firearm owner to legally possess but not acquire new firearms. It has been invalid since 2015. If you had a valid POL at the time of this transition (September 2, 2015), then your POL automatically became a PAL (Possession […]

February 15, 2019

Checking the status of your PAL application?

Waiting for your PAL/RPAL to Arrive? The average wait time for a PAL/RPAL (Possession Acquisition License/Restricted Possession Acquisition License) to arrive after you’ve mailed your application (s) to the RCMP is 45 days. This includes a mandatory 28 day waiting period. Call to Check on YOur Status The RCMP Firearms Program can look into the […]

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