what is PAL

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what is PAL

#1 Post by gamerule9 »

what is Pal i have seen it on many forums, what is it?

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I have a valid PAL, should I have any problems bringing it over?
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Possession and Acquisition Licence
http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/info_for-rens ... ault_e.asp

You need this licence to buy or to own firearms, that included any airguns
over 500 fps.
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#3 Post by Suprmatic »

PAL = Posession & Acquisition License.

A standard PAL allows you to posess and acquire non-restricted firearms, including airguns rated as such.

The PAL can be endorsed to allow you to posess and acquire restricted firearms, such as handguns and restricted rifles as well.

To get a PAL, you have to take a course, and pass a test. You can also challenge the test if you think you have sufficient knowledge of the subject matter.

More info can be found here: http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca

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#4 Post by sniper »

Suprmatic wrote:(looks like sniper types faster than I do - LOL !)

............LOL........
ha! beat you to it ...

But you have better detail info's .....
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#5 Post by hotsky »

non-restricted PAL costs $60
restricted and non-restricted PAL is $80

it's a lot easier to get both at the same time....

PAL is valid for 5 years, after than you need to re-apply and pay the fees again.
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#6 Post by wllm995 »

I mailed away my application last month - so I'm hoping Santa will give me a brand spanking new PAL licence for Christmas! [-o<
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#7 Post by ABshooter »

What kind of questions do they ask you? ( in the PAL test).
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#8 Post by hotsky »

there’s practical and written test on both non-restricted and restricted exams, basically 4 exams in total (if you want a restricted)

As for what kinda question on the practical part you have to handle load/unload firearms. Written test is basically common sense (well it least it was for me :P ) but you only need 80% on both. If you have no experiance with firearms take the course...
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#9 Post by gamerule9 »

well there goes my idea about getting a 1000fps airgun as i am not 18 so i cannot aquire a gun over 500fps... ahhhh
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#10 Post by Parker_101_ »

gamerule9 wrote:well there goes my idea about getting a 1000fps airgun as i am not 18 so i cannot aquire a gun over 500fps... ahhhh
Good things come to those who wait...... :wink:
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#11 Post by gamerule9 »

lol thats true but i have like 3yrs to w8
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