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American shooters wanting to use firearms in Canada have had several options since Canada’s gun laws changed in 1998. Regular visitors can simply get the same firearms “possession and acquisition licence” (PAL) that is available to Canadian residents.
To qualify for a firearms licence in Canada you first must pass the test for the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC). GunExam.com allows visitors to study the content of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course using on-line practice exams. When I started my firearms safety business back in 2000, with the launch of www.FirearmsTraining.ca, I saw experienced hunters were having trouble successfully challenging the test because they weren’t familiar with the Canadian Firearms Safety Course terminology and way of handling firearms.
The course manuals make for very dry reading and GunExams.com customers prefer studying in a more interactive environment that provides instant feedback. For Americans the cost and delay of international shipping has also made getting the manuals a headache. With GunExams.com you can access the site immediately, go through 1000 practice questions and be ready to challenge the government’s test the next time you’re in Canada.
If you rarely bring guns into Canada, there are two special temporary licenses for non-residents: the Temporary Borrowing License and the Non-Resident Firearms Declaration. It is less hassle to get one of these licenses if you only go to Canada every few years.
The $30 Temporary Borrowing License allows a visitor 18-years of age or older to borrow non-restricted firearms for up to 60 days while in Canada for specified purposes. Application must be made in advance and include information from the licensed Canadian outfitter, gun owner or club which will be loaning you the gun during your visit. If you are always going to be under the immediate supervision of a someone who has the required firearms license, you don’t need to deal with any red tape.
The Non-Resident Firearms Declaration allows a non-resident who shows up at the US/Canada border with non-restricted or restricted firearms to enter the country. There is a $25 fee charged for this license, but it is waived if you have paid the fee for a previous visit within the past year. This license serves as both license and registration while in Canada, and is valid for 60 days.
PAL holders with registration certificates do not need either of these temporary licenses; they do not need to fill in the paperwork for either of these licenses at the border nor do they need to pay the fees associated with these licenses. If you going to be shooting in Canada every couple of years, you’ll probably find it worthwhile to get the PAL.
To qualify for a firearms licence in Canada you first must pass the test for the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC). GunExam.com allows visitors to study the content of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course using on-line practice exams. When I started my firearms safety business back in 2000, with the launch of www.FirearmsTraining.ca, I saw experienced hunters were having trouble successfully challenging the test because they weren’t familiar with the Canadian Firearms Safety Course terminology and way of handling firearms.
The course manuals make for very dry reading and GunExams.com customers prefer studying in a more interactive environment that provides instant feedback. For Americans the cost and delay of international shipping has also made getting the manuals a headache. With GunExams.com you can access the site immediately, go through 1000 practice questions and be ready to challenge the government’s test the next time you’re in Canada.
If you rarely bring guns into Canada, there are two special temporary licenses for non-residents: the Temporary Borrowing License and the Non-Resident Firearms Declaration. It is less hassle to get one of these licenses if you only go to Canada every few years.
The $30 Temporary Borrowing License allows a visitor 18-years of age or older to borrow non-restricted firearms for up to 60 days while in Canada for specified purposes. Application must be made in advance and include information from the licensed Canadian outfitter, gun owner or club which will be loaning you the gun during your visit. If you are always going to be under the immediate supervision of a someone who has the required firearms license, you don’t need to deal with any red tape.
The Non-Resident Firearms Declaration allows a non-resident who shows up at the US/Canada border with non-restricted or restricted firearms to enter the country. There is a $25 fee charged for this license, but it is waived if you have paid the fee for a previous visit within the past year. This license serves as both license and registration while in Canada, and is valid for 60 days.
PAL holders with registration certificates do not need either of these temporary licenses; they do not need to fill in the paperwork for either of these licenses at the border nor do they need to pay the fees associated with these licenses. If you going to be shooting in Canada every couple of years, you’ll probably find it worthwhile to get the PAL.
