I would love to see you on the CBC news in an interview explaining the same thing so average Canadians would understand what firearms owners have to do to follow the laws.

As an American, this is absolutely terrifying.

In the USA Gun laws exist to keep them out the hands out of minorities. In canada , gun laws exist to keep guns out the hands of its citizens. Find a connection there and realize that gun laws exist to disarm the population from ability to fight tyranny and defend ones self. That is a violation of what one could say is a fundamental human right.

"To conquer a nation, first disarm its citizens." - Adolf Hitler

As a serving member of the military with combat experience and hundreds of hours and thousands of rounds fired on ranges and in combat I am happy to leave the tools that go with my work at work. I don't own guns, did have a RPAL years ago that I let lapse, however the rub of the inherent injustice of what is simple political spin to pander to uninformed people makes me want to get on board as a civilian gun owner. I will go through everyone of the steps, follow every law and advocate and support advocacy for law abiding citizens. Count me in as signed up. I don't want to see the polarization of the firearm ownership which is an expression of free rights to chose culture, hobby and interests being stepped on by over zealous police and misinformed public and politicians pandering to both in order to keep a job for another term.

The UK has banned hand guns (other than and cap & ball) and semi auto (other than 22) but your laws for and the cost of acquiring a firearm and the penalties for not conforming to the rules, whether it be innocent or not, are horrifying.The law here in the UK is pretty onerous but not as brutal as you describe. We do not have automatic daily checks for instance. Your Canadian law and the threat of jail is obviously a deliberate ploy to put people off.

This video should have Canada wide prime TV time

I bet all the gangsters and felons are real frustrated by all this red tape! (massive loads of sarcasm, for those that can't tell)

I'm Canadian and was interested in eventually getting a gun for recreation. But Jesus Christ, this is just absurd. So much ridiculous bureaucracy, yet gun violence is still on the rise in cities like Surrey. And 2 years for forgetting one piece of transport paper? Just plain stupid, the RCMP have bigger fish to fry than some guy who just wants to go to the range and has done nearly everything to comply up to that point.

Too bad the media doesn't show or air your explanation. I guess they are afraid of the truth coming out.........;)

Rod,I have watched all 4 parts of your Legal Truth series. VERY well done, we need more people like you to help make Canadians better informed about firearms and firearms ownership here in Canada. Respect Steve Van Ieperen

For anyone coming across this video more recently, I sent in my papers Sept. 2019 and got my RPAL early March 2020. So it took 6 months for me to get my papers. So forget about the 45 days it mentions on the site.

get caught without the paperwork and you will do more jail time than rapist and some murdrers.

Excellent summary. Could you tell us the source of the statistic that only 5% of handguns used in crimes are registered? I don't doubt it, I would just like to have a reliable source to quote on that. I would also be interested to know where I can read up on the constant criminal record check.

My god, where's your freedom Canada?

Rod...you forgot to mention about folks that are Collectors. Being a bona fide collector is another reason to own a restricted firearm. Thanks for the videos.

Rod, as always you have the most comprehensive videos that have ever been made about our laws concerning firearms. I've said it before and I'll say it again. The RCMP and federal government needs to get you to do these "breakdown" videos for their websites. There is too much ignorance about fire arms in Canada. Now, comes my rant about Canada firearms laws. Yes, some of them are extreme and out dated. Some are down right malicious, like the minimum sentence for being in contravention of the law. BUT, I absolutely agree with the hurdles that we have to get your PAL and RPAL. AND we might scoff at people who have NO IDEA about firearms and firearms laws here in Canada. BUT, I am proud of the fact that we live in a society that we do not even have to consider acquiring a firearm for self defense or even be fearful of encountering a firearm in our daily lives. Should the laws be tweaked, YES. But, at least criminals have to go the long way to get a firearm. And at least they will not be able acquire one just by setting up a bank account. They will have to get one illegally, yes. And there is a good chance they will either be caught with that illegal firearm before they can actually use it. Cheers.

Great Video Rod....Keep them Coming. It is good to see a person that is passionate about the subject so we can have a open rational/logical discussion going forward

As being new to firearms and really trying to get to know the laws this video blew me away. I will be posting this to help people see the truth behind guns. Great video Rod.

Awesome video! I explain this to people all the time. Nice to have it all laid out in this format. Thumbs up!

WE NEED MORE VIDEOS. You CANNOT be THIS informative and only make 16 videos in your YT career. Fucking Christ I never knew any of that shit you mentioned. Subbed.

I just got my PAL and RPAL and your videos are helping me out a lot thank you! I had no idea how difficult this would be haha Thanks for all the tips!

throwing pearls before swine Rod,... most people are now so apathetic that they tuned out when you started listing things in a logical and well thought out sequence. i admire you and your dedication, thanks for being [and deciding to stay] who you are...

I love a good reasoned and passionate plea. Thank you.

Great vid as usual Rod, thanks for standing for us. Please keep informing people. It amazes me that most of the Canadians know so little about firearms and its regulations. I was telling a good friend of mine last week what he needs to get his license. He just told me, "it's a lot work forget it". I started my process in September 2013 - Got my license in December same year. Bought 2 pistols, a rifle and a shotgun. Bought ammo, called all the gun clubs around me and since I'm not member of any club they can't issue an ATT for me. I joined a club last month. $700.00. I'm on the waiting list for the Range safety course. It's June of 2014 and I haven't shot any of my own guns. I went to the US in May went to the range and shot all day long. Often I get the question "why do you need a firearm" that's not the point. The point is that I'm legally entitled to have one. Is my right to own a firearm. They can make it more and more difficult. But I won't give up. Unless they change the law. If they want annoy us with paperwork, let's annoy them back being correct. They can come to my house at any time. Docs are okay, guns in the same, trigger locked, ammo in another safe, in ammo boxes with locks. For those thinking about getting your licence. Go for it, be patient. We can make history and change what may seem to be impossible. Read, inform yourself and don't let people fool your right. Go Canada Go!!!

This channel is a gold mine! Thank you for your work, sir.

Very good video, this need to be give to CBC and all the local news people. Very informative and very well said. Thank you for being a positive voice for guns in Canada. Derek

Hello, Rod. Just subscribed to your channel, because it's full of all the info I as a Canadian am looking for. I have been a leagal firearm owner for a few years now, so I wasn't necessarily looking for info on becoming a new firearm owner, (I just really like the information you present!) my only concern is this.... The people you are speaking to and or about, I would assume, rarely, if ever, go to a site such as yours to research firearm ownership and the leagalities therein. Unless a law abiding Canadian citizen is curious about firearm ownership, I feel all your information may fall on deaf ears. Too many "none firearm owning" Canadians will only derive their own conclusions regarding firearm ownership, and view any violent act upon other Canadians and or public servants as a "logical" step toward more restrictive firearm legislation. Too bad that people who deem themselves as objective, rarely are! I look forward to many more informative, educational and let's not forget fun, videos from you in the future. Keep it up for all us Canadians! Stay frosty!!!

Well written. Almost scary as a PAL holder to hear all this information. I liked how this information is summarised and I plan on sharing your video.

I just wanted to ad that I did my corse two years ago and it was three, eight hour days. The extra day being for restricted and was closer to $300 for just the corse here in Ontario. Thanks for another great video!

Thank you for this Rod...excellent job as usual.

amazing video, very well spoken. both my parents are in the military and i have been using these tools since a very young age and one day when i am not working on the rigs i will be joining the reserves. i believe that with this video you have hit the nail right on the head, we as Canadians should have more rights, now im not saying that every Canadian has the right to bear arms, it should be earned threw a school system like they have set up. but the schooling i feel should be cheaper if not free. i also feel that when you where talking about how society has painted people who own fire arms (mostly restricted) is even more correct. thank you so much for your incite i believe this video should be shown to every Canadian and that every Canadian deserves the right to at least know what law abiding citizens must go threw to own a firearm when they have a car in there garage that is capable of doing just as much damage with almost no reproduction. Cheers

Wonderful video! Very informative! Will definitely be sharing this with a few friends.

Rod thanks for making this video!

I had no idea that my northern neighbors had it quite so bad. Thanks for the video.

Thank you very much for your video series I found it very informative. I have grown up around guns but have never had any of my own. Unfortunately my grandfather has passed away recently and left his guns to my father who has little interest in firearms himself so has left them with another family member who is licensed. I am now going to get licensed myself so that those guns can be with a direct relative.

A criminal record check, according to a daughter who is clerical staff at the local RCMP, includes any time your name appears on a police report. I believe you referred to this when you mentioned that the random crim checks that could end your firearms licence.

Thanks for taking the time to bring such important information out. Those of us who own 'legal' firearms know the whole process, and its pretty much driven home in terms of the laws and charges etc.... Its great to get the info out there.. Along with that, and as you had mentioned about the AR-15 (which I would love to have) is that it 'LOOKS' scary and that is it. This is what is making its way through the public eye and media. The AR is a great rifle platform. But sadly you have to find the diamond in the rough thats not restricted, yet. If it looks sweet, its generally restricted. I would dare say that in the not so distant future, all of your Semi-Auto rifles will become prohibited if things keep progressing.

Very informative video. VERY difficult to be a gun lover in Canada! Thanks for the information and best of luck to my fellow lovers of individual liberty from south of the border.

That was a fantastic presentation. It is exactly the reason why I don't have my firearms license yet. I'm already bad enough with forgetting appointments or renewing my license plate stickers... it would be devastating to be fined or go to jail because of forgetting about some stupid piece of paper.

You just need to move to the US and get the hell out of Canada. We would be glad to have you and I would be willing to help you in any way I can. If you move to Indiana I would help you find work, buy a home and introduce you to every gun shop owner in the state.

Thanks for making this video Rod... absolutely fantastic!

I was planning to get hunting license, in fact, I already registered for Non-restricted firearm training, but after hearing you, I don’t think I will go ahead with this. I can’t afford to have criminal record (even accidentally). Its really a depressing situation

Great video Rod. I completed my Restricted course this past weekend. Just getting all my paperwork finished so I can send it into the CFC. According to my instructors, the wait time for RPAL is currently anywhere from 6-9 months. Of course it can be shortened if you call them constantly. Or so I'm told.

Why not create a lobbying group for Canadians gun owner,write your agenda, have representatives, then pay parties and their campaigns to do your agenda, don't be a defeatist. In the world of politics, strong smart people gets what they want.

are you working on mass shooting averted part 3 yet. I loved the first two and have shared them, still waiting on part 3.

I love how you stopped yourself from saying "protecting" at 13:26 - 13:27. Well done Rod.

Great video Rod!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for this video, Rod. I hope at least a few people sitting on the fence will see the light.

Very well put together video. Amazing job. Shared,

I value your input.. another great video..

Well said Rod! Once again an awesome video. We, licensed gun owners, are the best citizens, better than all the rest.

just watched this. Excellent presentation

In Nova Scotia, the CFO won't allow you to own a restricted firearm without a valid club membership (i.e. they will refuse the purchase transfer and deny you a STATT to get it home). They also seize your restricted firearms if your membership expires.

Great video Rod.

Great video, ty for sharing.

Thanks for the awesome video good information, vary educational.

What a presentation, no one could’ve laid it better

A very informative video, which makes me understand why most Canadians prefer to buy unrestricted sub-500 fps airguns, or the limited selection of legal blank-firing guns available: those hurdles are truly a deterrent to legal firearm ownership, and certainly far beyond what most European countries impose in terms of legal requirements for would-be gun owners: buying e.g. a shotgun in the UK, is far less complicated than Canada. Owning a gun in Canada is clearly a very risky proposition even when in full compliance with all the legal aspects: the legislators probably wanted to mark the difference between America and Canada. I suppose that crossbows and hunting bows are not subject to these draconian restrictions in Canada?

Not a fan of guns, I have gone target shooting before back in my teens, but I've never felt the need to won a gun myself. That being said, this was a reasoned and articulate video and I applaud you for making it. I think it should be difficult to get a firearm, but the post license requirements and monitoring are obvious excessive.

You are the best rod! Keep up the good fight bro we love you :)

Excellent job Rod!

Fantastic video and thanks for sharing!

You make great videos, subscribed.

The Firearms Act says in Sect. 102 that an inspector may enter anywhere, at any time, given reasonable notice, to inspect your guns, etc... However, the Charter says in Sect 52, that the Charter is the Supreme Law, and ANY law that is inconsistent with it, is of no force or effect... Sect. 8 of the Charter says "EVERYONE has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure." So there is an inconsistency there... therefore, sect 102 of the Firearms Act is not enforceable! A great example of case Law: R. v. Big M Drug Mart Ltd.[1] is a landmark decision by Supreme Court of Canada where the Court struck down the Lord's Day Act for violating section 2 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

In the USA, I paid $150 for a lifetime carry permit, went to a shop, bought a gun, and can now carry everywhere. Don't leave the house without it. Phone Wallet Keys Vape Gun.

Kuddo's. to you sir as a retied member of the Toronto Police Service after 32 yrs. You have shown a true sense of realism . Ihor

Rod - well done, well thought out, and as articulate as always. It's always a pleasure to watch your videos! As far as the rights of lawful gun owners are concerned, there are many other Constitutional rights violations embedded in the Firearms Act - for example, you can be compelled to incriminate yourself. For ALL other Canadians, this is patently and outrageously unconstitutional. Except for gun owners, of course, who do not have that right.

Sir, I used to be the person issuing permits for weapons in our area; We at no point ever searched somebody’s home. At no point put somebody’s name through CPIC every day. Ever. On the day that decision is made. Because once a person is in the system, they don’t come out as a rule. So you only make that one of the last things you do before approving it. If your name is not in the system on day one, it could easily be there on day 28 or later, because you can always make a mistake or commit a crime after day one, but checking it on the last day means that you have the best chance of finding anything new that happened very recently. Besides, the workload is such that it is just not possible to stop and do A check on every single applicant every day. We didn’t even do that with suspected murderers. Because until somebody does something and gets caught in order for somebody to get put into the system for us to find, there’s absolutely no point in that. When you start an investigation, that gets done, and as you prepare for court, that gets done if the person is not in custody, but there is misinformation given here. I’d run the names through not one but two police information systems. I did not have to wait 28 days to make a decision, but usually did at The beginning because I was absolutely slammed. Plus it was good policy, because sometimes people apply to legally acquire a weapon when they’re planning to do something nefarious. And that did happen; i’m on occasion I just wasn’t able to get around to it on my usual schedule, and that week one applicant got drunk and shot his brother, which he had been planning to do. And he already had gotten access to a firearm illegally but we did not know about it until he shot somebody. That kind of shook me, because I even knew the guys’ family, and none of the checks that I would’ve performed would have given me any pause not to legally give him that weapon. There was no indicator in the system that this was going to go down. If I had not been a week behind schedule, with everything else happening, I would have given him the right to have that weapon very legally. After that, I always asked more questions than required for the applications and we did the full 28 days at least. I never found one reason to make an exception to that, But was willing to consider it on a case-by-case basis. I hope this helps.

Thank you for this video. It was very informative!

Excellent video. Thanks

Very well said. This needs to be brought up in the court system during bill c21.

Great, informative video, supported by facts - thank you!

Perfect video Rod thank you so much!

very profond analysis of how complicated thing can be if you like to own a firearm.

Great video, a must see for everyone.

Great video to help explain things in Canada.

ok screw that. I am not moving to Canada.

Very well done. Thanks for this.

Rod I just spoke with the CFO in BC and was told you do not need to maintain your range membership to have a valid ATT.

Such a great video thanks.

Damn..I'm glad I found this channel...and I pray the level of psychotic paranoia you described NEVER makes it's way to the States. I thought we had a fight on our hands here !!

Great video Rod. I wish the anti gun lobby would listen to reason like this but Im not going to hold my breath. Keep up the great work. Know that there are many of us out there that support and stand with you.

Hey, What are the laws surrounding building 1911's or AR's? I know people that have done it and I want to get into it too. I'm not looking for real legal advice, I just want to have a general idea of how hard it is to do. Can you get lower receivers? Can you get 80% lower receivers? What about other parts, do you need to go through anything to get those?

Wonderful, wonderful job on this video.

hi rod i live in manitoba and im very intrested in how to become someone who does what you do the teaching of people maybe you could make a video to show how you got to what you do i dont know what to call it ? firearms saftey instructor you do give thesaftey corses peple need to aply to get a restricted or pal?

Very Very good video, thank you

Tank-You,,Merci.

Damn! this sounds like communist ism

I took my course in Alberta in 2012 cost $275 8 hours covered Non-Restricted and Restricted and needed a 90% minimum in written and practical to pass. Has the scoring changed or can different course instructors require different passing scores?

great job. explained it better. now its our job to spread your word.

Great video!! head knodding and clapping on my end !! Thank You

Hey Rod, one question about having the valid membership at a gun club. I'm an RO at a range/gun store and I have been told that you don't actually need to always be a member at a club when you own restricted guns, but you do need it for the CFO to issue you an ATT, be it long or short term. Meaning that you would need to have a membership whenever buying new restricted guns (because you need a new short term every time), but if you let your membership expire, and you won't be buying any new restricteds, you'd only need to get a new membership when your PAL expires and you'd need to renew it and get a new longterm ATT. Can you shed some light on this? Thanks.

Thank you, Sir, for another great video. I was thinking about owning a revolver but immediately changed my mind after watching this video. I think a non-restricted shotgun is enough for me for now. Too much hassle to own a restricted firearm in Canada. Plus, I am too pretty to go to jail.

Well said Rod.

Fuuuuuuck me that is suffocating. Jesus, all I'd want to do is get some classic WWI/WWII era rifles, like a Lee-Enfield, or a Gewher 98, or an M1 Garand or something, and take them out to shoot once in a while, and I have to do all that shit?! I'm not even interested in self/home-defense or anything, I just want to have a nice piece of history! Jeez...

dear sir thank you for what you are all ready doing i have not been able to find the list and my dad just got one of thoses noteses in the mall he owens a rem. 750 pump a browning a5 a savage over under 22 410 and a 22cal pellit gun are any on the ban list ?

Thank you for the discourse on the process and our rights as citizens for responsible gun ownership in Canada. I have recently completed my firearms safety course and am anxious for my licence. I am experiencing all of the steps you have mentioned. It is quite the process. Would there be any reason to be denied a licence in 2015? Should I be worried even though I am a law abiding, tax paying citizen with no criminal record? I have read that they deny around 400 applications a year.

Great video, I learned a lot

I know it is a monstrous effort but I REALLY hope part 2 or 3 or however many you make covers all the lies regarding the kinds of firearms we can even buy in Canada. As well as cover all of the laws that are broken by a person when they take a firearm out to use for wrong doing before they have even fired it. It is scary how utterly ill informed the general public are with regards to what C-68 has done and even beyond firearms. People don't even know that carrying a knife for the purposes of self defence is illegal. Or pepper spray. They just don't know that between C-68 and a few other laws in the same general timeframe, it is effectively illegal to use almost any level of force for the defence of your person or another unless you are a police officer. It is BAD. REALLY bad out there...