Licensing & Applications
Apply for your Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) and manage your licence with the RCMP.
Apply for a Firearms Licence (PAL)
The official RCMP online application for a new Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL). Complete this after passing your CFSC or CRFSC exam to apply for your non-restricted or restricted firearms licence.
firearms.rcmp.ca — MyCFP Online ApplicationFirearms Licences — Overview
Overview of the different firearms licence types (non-restricted, restricted, prohibited), who needs one, and how to apply. Maintained by Public Safety Canada.
rcmp.ca — Firearms LicensingCanadian Firearms Program (CFP)
The RCMP Canadian Firearms Program administers the Firearms Act and manages the firearms licensing system. Find contacts, forms, and regulatory guidance here.
rcmp.ca — Canadian Firearms ProgramCFP Client Contact Centre
Contact the Canadian Firearms Program directly with questions about your licence application, renewal, or other firearms-related inquiries. Phone: 1-800-731-4000.
rcmp.ca — Contact the CFPSafety Courses & Study Material
Study resources for the CFSC and CRFSC — the required courses to obtain your PAL.
CFSC / CRFSC Course Manual
Download the official Canadian Firearms Safety Course and Restricted Firearms Safety Course reference manual. Reading this before your course puts you well ahead — it covers everything tested on both the written and practical exams.
safehandling.ca — Download Manual (PDF)Storage, Display & Transportation
Legal requirements for how firearms must be stored, displayed, and transported in Canada.
Storing & Displaying Firearms Safely
Official RCMP rules for safe storage and display of non-restricted, restricted, and prohibited firearms at home — including trigger locks, locked containers, and ammunition storage requirements.
rcmp.ca — Storage, Display & Transport RulesTransporting Firearms & Authorization to Transport
Rules for transporting non-restricted, restricted, and prohibited firearms, including when an Authorization to Transport (ATT) is required from the Alberta CFO for restricted firearms.
rcmp.ca — Authorization to TransportAlberta-Specific Resources
Provincial resources, the Alberta Chief Firearms Officer, and hunting licence information.
Alberta Firearms Safety & Chief Firearms Officer
The Alberta CFO oversees provincial firearms administration, including authorization to transport restricted firearms, storage, and compliance. Phone: 780-401-4140 (toll-free in AB: 310-0000 first).
alberta.ca — Firearms SafetyHunting in Alberta — Licences & Information
Alberta's official hunting information hub — licence types, Wildlife Identification Number (WIN) cards, regulations, land access, and draw applications. Licences can be purchased online at albertarelm.com.
alberta.ca — Hunting in AlbertaAlberta Guide to Hunting Regulations
Alberta's hunting and wildlife regulations, including seasons, bag limits, wildlife management units, and firearm-specific rules. The full guide is available as a PDF or flip-book through My Wild Alberta.
mywildalberta.ca — Hunting RegulationsLaws & Regulations
The legal framework governing firearms in Canada — the Firearms Act, Criminal Code provisions, and related regulations.
Firearms Act (S.C. 1995, c. 39)
The primary federal legislation governing firearms in Canada — licencing, registration, safe storage, and use. Essential reference for all licence holders.
laws-lois.justice.gc.ca — Firearms ActStorage, Display, Transportation Regulations
The Firearms Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling Regulations — the detailed rules for day-to-day handling of licensed firearms.
laws-lois.justice.gc.ca — Storage RegulationsFirearm Classes — Non-Restricted, Restricted & Prohibited
The RCMP's official explanation of the three classes of firearms in Canada — what qualifies as non-restricted, restricted, or prohibited, and the licence privileges required for each class.
rcmp.ca — Classes of FirearmsBuying a Firearm
Whether you're looking for a new or used firearm, these trusted Canadian sources are a great place to start once you have your PAL.
Gunpost.ca — Used Firearms Classifieds
Canada's largest online classifieds marketplace for used firearms, accessories, and hunting gear. Browse listings from private sellers and dealers across the country. A PAL is required to complete any purchase.
gunpost.ca — Browse ListingsWolverine Supplies — New Firearms & Accessories
One of Canada's most well-stocked firearms retailers, offering a wide selection of new rifles, shotguns, handguns, ammunition, and accessories. Ships across Canada to licensed PAL holders.
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