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To be eligible to apply online you must: be a first-time applicant. a first-time applicant is someone who has never had a valid firearms licence including: minor's licence. possession and acquisition licence ( PAL) possession only licence ( POL) firearms acquisition certificate ( FAC) be at least 12 years of age.
A possession and acquisition licence is a licence that allows individuals in Canada to possess and acquire firearms as well as ammunition. Licences are typically valid for five years and must be renewed prior to expiry to maintain all classes.
Apply for a firearms licence online or by mail-in application. Photo requirements for a firearms licence Information about the photo requirements for your Possession and Acquisition Licence application.
You need a firearms licence to be able to register any restricted or prohibited firearms. If you already have a licence, please register any restricted and prohibited firearms. The Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) is the only licence currently available to new applicants.
To renew your firearms licence, you can: complete an online application using Individual Web Services; or; complete and submit an Application for Renewal of a Firearms Licence for an Individual (form RCMP 5614).
Use this form to renew a Possession and Acquisition Licence that is still valid. Use form RCMP 5592 if you do not already have a licence or if your licence has expired. You can renew your firearms licence online or by mailing the PDF form.
Starting January 2023, firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence ( PAL) cards will have a different look, and contain enhanced security features. Front of the new PAL card. Back of the new PAL card. Three versions of the valid PAL cards will be in circulation over the next five years as the Canadian Firearms Program transitions to the new PAL ...
To get a Possession and Acquisition Licence for restricted or prohibited firearms, you must have passed two safety courses: the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and the Canadian
A firearms licence – called a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) – is required to possess and use firearms in Canada. The licence indicates which class of firearms and ammunition a person can own and transport.
The Possession and Acquisition Licence ( PAL) is the only licence available to new applicants aged 18 or older. You must pass the Canadian Firearms Safety Course before you can apply for a PAL. PALs are renewed every five years.
