Canada PAL

[fleener]

In another thread someone mentioned challenging the PAL's course by taking the test.

I have been checking into that and I cant see where you can challenge the class and just take the test.

Anyone have any actual knowledge of being able to do that, and if so point me in the right direction.

Thanks

Fleener

 

[yonderin]

I did years ago. Contact a local instructor/examiner if it's still possible. Not up on if it's still possible. Hopefully one that doesn't believe a a SMLE mag is a prohib.

Took my RPAL by taking the test, not the full course as well (paid for full course). Only did it so they had enough guys to run the course. If I'd failed, no perspiration off my testicle.

 

[mikeinpa]

I also took the test but not the course. This was about 10 yrs ago so I'm not sure what they do now. It's pretty basis stuff, if you read the manual the test is a breeze. The worse part is the documentation you have to get from your "local Police" here in the states, every time you renew.

 

[The Crisco Kid]

It's a little off topic and doesn't answer the OP but when I first started going to far Northern BC and The Yukon to hunt birds in 1990 all we had to do was to declare that we had long guns when we arrived at customs. A few years later we had to apply for and receive a FAC (Firearms Acquisition Certificate.) After a few more years we had to register our long guns with the Canadian govt. Then came along the PAL (Possession and Acquisition License). At first it was no charge after paying for the training course. I don't remember how much. The last time I renewed it was a $60 fee along with a new background check. For a while I was more within the laws of Canada than were most of my Yukon friends. They flat refused to register their guns. The registration scheme was repealed a few years ago because it cost too much and accomplished too little. My PAL is due to expire this year and I doubt that I'll renew it since I'm 1500 miles from the border and not 15 miles like I was. It's the old idea of the slippery slope or letting the camel getting his nose under the tent and it's not too big a stretch to see that it explains a lot of the frustration that's driving the truckers today.

 

[yonderin]

First I've heard of those requirements. Trust a government/bureaucracy to make things more onerous than necessary.

I sleep better the last couple of years since the Canadian government clamped down on private ownership of anti-tank missles and 60mm mortars.