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Old 10-15-2016, 03:56 PM
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Just got my first interested person to buy a nonrestricted rifle from me. I was wondering if you guys called the rcmp to see if their license was valid? I know theres no registry but we are still liable if we sell a rifle to some who may be using a fake pal which i must say doesnt look like the hardest license to fake. Any way just wanted to to what you guys do when you sell a rifle.
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Old 10-15-2016, 04:03 PM
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When I sell a firearm or ammo, I always ask for a PAL whether through e-mail or face to face. I've done my due diligence.
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Old 10-15-2016, 08:19 PM
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Nope, don't call for non restricted. I do ask to see their PAL though. If you/they aren't comfortable asking for a jpeg of their PAL, might be worth calling to see if the their PAL is valid and matches the name they give you.

Face to face, not an issue.
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Old 10-15-2016, 09:36 PM
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I always get the PAL#,expiry date,and full given name. Call the CFO,confirm its valid and continue on. If they wont give it to me,I say "see ya" and carry on. I usually find the CFO checks my info more then the buyers info. This above applies to internet deals...face to face I just have them provide it to me,quick look at picture and expiry date and then continue on with the deal.
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Old 10-16-2016, 06:28 AM
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On a non restricted sale no one is writing down my pal number. I will show it but its NOT getting recorded. If someone doesnt want to sell me a rifle because of it i will buy it some place else.
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Old 10-16-2016, 07:04 AM
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On a non restricted sale no one is writing down my pal number. I will show it but its NOT getting recorded. If someone doesnt want to sell me a rifle because of it i will buy it some place else.
I am the same, there is no federal registry for non restricted firearms, and I won't be part of someone's personal registry.
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Old 10-16-2016, 08:08 AM
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I am the same, there is no federal registry for non restricted firearms, and I won't be part of someone's personal registry.
So what is the legal requirement for someone selling or buying remotely?
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Old 10-16-2016, 08:31 AM
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So what is the legal requirement for someone selling or buying remotely?
If I see a PAL and the expiry date is still in the future, I am not legally required to call the CFC to verify that the PAL is valid. I am also not required to keep a record of who I sell non restricted firearms to. But you already know that.
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Old 10-16-2016, 08:42 AM
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If I see a PAL and the expiry date is still in the future, I am not legally required to call the CFC to verify that the PAL is valid. I am also not required to keep a record of who I sell non restricted firearms to. But you already know that.
How do YOU present YOUR P.A.L remotely when the transaction requires it?
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Old 10-16-2016, 08:59 AM
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How do YOU present YOUR P.A.L remotely when the transaction requires it?
I haven't been asked to present my PAL remotely since the registration for non restricted firearms ended.I have however presented it for the seller to see in person since then.
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Old 10-16-2016, 09:29 AM
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If completing a deal that is not in person with meeting up not an option and need to check PAL you could do it a couple of ways. Face time over your phone or use a web cam and have the buyer show you his PAL, no licence needs to be copied or verified by CFO.
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Old 10-16-2016, 08:27 PM
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Just got my first interested person to buy a nonrestricted rifle from me. I was wondering if you guys called the rcmp to see if their license was valid? I know theres no registry but we are still liable if we sell a rifle to some who may be using a fake pal which i must say doesnt look like the hardest license to fake. Any way just wanted to to what you guys do when you sell a rifle.
You just need to visually verify the PAL, if you're unsure you can ask to see a drivers license too. You can have them email you a photo of it if you want. If they pay EMT make sure the money came from the same person. If they seem sketchy just don't sell to them.
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