New GOC member | PAL question

[RangeBob]

The PAL application form says 18 or over.
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/f...s/5592-eng.pdf

The Firearms Act says
"64(1) A licence that is issued to an individual who is eighteen years old or older "
-- https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/PDF/F-11.6.pdf
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"An individual who is less than eighteen years old and who hunts or traps as a way of life is eligible to hold a licence if the individual needs to hunt or trap in order to sustain himself or herself or his or her family." ... " An individual who is twelve years old or older but less than eighteen years old is eligible to hold a licence authorizing the individual to possess, in accordance with the conditions attached to the licence, a firearm for the purpose of target practice, hunting or instruction in the use of firearms or for the purpose of taking part in an organized competition."
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"An individual who is less than eighteen years old is not eligible to hold a licence authorizing the individual to possess prohibited firearms or restricted firearms or to acquire firearms or cross-bows."

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[humor]
The statement that you have to be 18-years-old is totally false.
You may be older than 18 as well !