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A pellet gun with a muzzle velocity of 400 fps and 4.0 joules of energy is used for target practice. Does the owner need a PAL to possess it?
Air guns that do not exceed the combined velocity/energy threshold are not 'firearms' for the purposes of licensing and do not require a PAL.
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Question: A pellet gun with a muzzle velocity of 400 fps and 4.0 joules of energy is used for target practice. Does the owner need a PAL to possess it?
Answer options:
- Yes, all pellet guns require a PAL ✅ No, because it does not exceed both the 500 fps and 5.7 joules thresholds
- Yes, if it is a semi-automatic model
- No, but it must be registered with the RCMP
Correct answer: No, because it does not exceed both the 500 fps and 5.7 joules thresholds
Explanation: Air guns that do not exceed the combined velocity/energy threshold are not 'firearms' for the purposes of licensing and do not require a PAL.
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