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Application for a Possession and Acquisition Licence Under the Firearms Act (for Individuals Aged 18 and Over) [PDF - 782 KB] Use this form if you do not already have a licence or if your licence has expired. This form should also be used: to upgrade or downgrade a current licence, such as for a first-time licence
If you are returning to Canada with different firearms, you may still use the declaration form; however, please obtain and complete a new copy of the Non-Resident Firearm Declaration - Continuation Sheet (RCMP GRC 5590) to declare the firearms you wish to import.
Use this form if you are an individual aged 18 and over to apply: for a first time licence; for a new licence if your current licence has expired; for a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) for a different class of firearm. Do not use this form. to apply to renew your firearms licence if it is still valid.
In general, you cannot request possession and acquisition of prohibited firearms unless you already lawfully possess . a prohibited firearm and are changing your licence from a Firearm Acquisition Certificate (FAC) or Possession Only Licence (POL) to a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL).
Firearms Act. S.C. 1995, c. 39. Assented to 1995-12-05. An Act respecting firearms and other weapons. Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: Short Title. Short title. 1 This Act may be cited as the Firearms Act. Interpretation. Definitions. 2 (1) In this Act,
Firearms Act. S.C. 1995, c. 39. Assented to 1995-12-05. An Act respecting firearms and other weapons. Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
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. It is renewable every five years.
