Do you need a PAL?

[sahmoffour]

Do you need to have a PAL to go hunting with another person and use a gun they own? I'm waiting for my PAL application to be approved but would like to go hunting with a friend and borrow his gun, but am unclear on whether or not I need my PAL before I can do so.

[elkhunter11]

You must be under the direct and immediate control of the PAL holder, often defined as within arms length.

[muleyhunter7]

Wow

[snortwheez]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

You must be under the direct and immediate control of the PAL holder, often defined as within arms length.

And only ONE firearm

[Andrzej]

[QUOTE=snortwheez;1604878]And only ONE firearm[/QUOTE

This is not true. Elk is correct.

Good hunting

Andrew

[sahmoffour]

Thanks,I tried googling but couldn't find the answer to this one and wanted to make sure. Thanks for your help!

Amanda

[elkhunter11]

Wow

You seem surprised.If you have a PAL, you should know the rules.

[Gary K]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

You seem surprised.If you have a PAL, you should know the rules.

agreed

[Okotokian]

Originally Posted by sahmoffour

Do you need to have a PAL to go hunting with another person and use a gun they own? I'm waiting for my PAL application to be approved but would like to go hunting with a friend and borrow his gun, but am unclear on whether or not I need my PAL before I can do so.

Just checking, but have you passed your hunter's education test and have your license?

[petew]

You can always use a Flintlock while waiting for your PAL

[vantheman]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

You must be under the direct and immediate control of the PAL holder, often defined as within arms length.

I've had it defined to me by RCMP as within speaking distance.

[Okotokian]

Originally Posted by vantheman

I've had it defined to me by RCMP as within speaking distance.

I talk loud. That could be 50 yards away.

[vantheman]

Me too, which is about how far those without a PAL are from me while hunting. I didn't see this as a problem considering what I was told.

EDIT: Actually more like 15 yards, but point still stands...

[jryley]

Yeah ive had rcmp tell me they would not bust you for NOT having the other person literally within arms length.

[blwlaw823]

Correct me if I am wrong

Only ONE Shotgun could be used at a time with one PAL. By that, I mean you could bring as many shotguns to hunt but only use one at a time.

[dan1]

Originally Posted by snortwheez

And only ONE firearm

Can anyone confirm this point? If I am bringing out a rifle for me and one for a friend who doesn't have a PAL are they able to use the second rifle if they are in my immediate vicinity?

[BrownTrout]

When hunting with rifles you can each have a gun. Though you are the 'instructor/supervisor'. You have to be in close proximity, such as mentioned above.
When hunting with shotguns each person can only be in possession of 1 shotgun. You are not allowed to carry multiple shotguns while hunting. The shotgun can only hold 3 rounds if hunting migratory birds. By only carrying one gun this prevents you from having multiple shotguns all with 3 shells in them.

I believe this is what we were told in our hunting course.

[xtreme hunter10]

Originally Posted by petew

You can always use a Flintlock while waiting for your PAL

or you can always borrow a bow....

[xtreme hunter10]

Originally Posted by Okotokian

I talk loud. That could be 50 yards away.

LMAO!! that was awesome! CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?! lol

[deanmc]

Individuals who you do not have a firearms licence, or who are not licensed for the class of firearm they wish to borrow, may borrow the firearm only if they are under the direct and immediate supervision of an appropriately licensed adult (aged 18 or older) and there are no court orders prohibiting them from possessing firearms or other weapons.

Everything you need to know is here. Even a phone number for questions;

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/f...n-cess-eng.htm

[deanmc]

Originally Posted by Okotokian

I talk loud. That could be 50 yards away.

lol Then neither one of you will need a gun any way.