How long does it take to get a PAL in Canada? Most firearms licence applicants get their PAL in 3 to 6 months. CFSC, RCMP, delays. Updated for 2026.

How Long Does It Take to Get a PAL in Canada? (2026) | Silvercore

Every gun range and shooting range in British Columbia listed by region. Indoor, outdoor, drop-in, and membership ranges across the province. Updated for 2026.

Shooting Ranges in BC. The Complete Guide by Region (2026)

Armament Technology Incorporated, or ATI, is the manufacturer of Tangent Theta, and they have made it their mission to create the world’s best rifle scope. Like Mercedes Benz, they set out to make the best, refusing to be hobbled by budgetary constraints, and then, once they were happy with the product, work backwards to set the scopes price. Rest assured, you are getting the absolute best this leading-edge company can produce, but there is a price tag reflecting that high level of quality.

The World's Best High-End Rifle Scope

Bears live in a world similar to the 1993 motion picture Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray. Each year presents similar repeat patterns for bears that consist of sleeping, waking, feeding, breeding, more feeding, and finally denning up for another winter of hibernation. Now that we are in the spring months and with bear season on the doorstep, it is important to understand what bears do once they wake up for the spring. On this episode of Korth Group Outdoor Education we will take you through some of the behaviors and patterns that primarily black bears experience after their winter slumber.

Bear Behaviour After Hibernation - Korth Group

All the in's and out's of importing and exporting firearms in Canada, safely, and legally.

How to import and export firearms in Canada

Canadian legal requirements for storing, transporting, and displaying non-restricted, restricted, and prohibited firearms. Covers trigger locks, safe storage, vehicle transport, and ATT rules.

Firearms Storage and Transport Laws in Canada. What You Must Know

Everything you need to know about buying a gun in Canada. PAL requirements, the CFSC course, application process, timelines, and what to expect. Updated for 2026.

How to Legally Buy a Gun in Canada. Step by Step Guide for 2026

Silvercore provides answers to your commonly asked questions for the RCMP Canadian Firearms Safety Course

Canadian Firearms Safety Course Answers

How to pass your Canadian Firearms Safety Course with high marks. ACTS and PROVE explained, what to study, what to expect on test day, and how to prepare. From Silvercore, training instructors since 1994.

How to Pass the CFSC and CRFSC. Tips from 30 Years of Training

Every drop-in shooting range in the Lower Mainland. Locations, what to expect, and what you need to bring. No membership required. Updated for 2026.

Drop-In Shooting Ranges in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland (2026)

Combating Hypothermia in the Backcountry Korth Group Contributor

Combating Hypothermia in the Backcountry

Craig Weller is a former special warfare combat crewman and co-author of "Building the Elite."  In this blog post for Silvercore Outdoors, Craig discusses special forces techniques for overcoming stress and anxiety to minimize or prevent "Buck Fever".

Training to Prevent “Buck Fever”

This is where PAL students come to find answers on next steps if they have received their PAL license

PAL License Follow Up - Yes

This is where PAL students come to find answers on next steps if they have not received their PAL license

PAL License Follow Up - No

The three classifications of firearms in Canada. What makes a gun non-restricted, restricted, or prohibited. How each class affects your PAL, storage, transport, and where you can shoot.

Non-Restricted vs Restricted vs Prohibited Firearms in Canada Explained

Step by step guide to renewing your Canadian firearms licence (PAL). When to start, how to apply online or by mail, processing times, and what to do if your PAL has already expired.

How to Renew Your PAL. Firearms Licence Renewal in Canada

Not knowing what shooting sports are available, what equipment is needed or how to get started is common for new competition shooters.

Handgun Sport Shooting & How to Get Started

Catherine Laflamme and Gillian Steele lower the barriers new anglers face when getting into the sport of fishing.

Planning Your Fishing Calendar for Year Round Adventure

Everyone at Silvercore has a deep passion for what they do, and we love sharing our passion with you.

A Silvercore Summer - 2020 Highlights

Silvercore's Travis Bader's expert report and affidavit as discussed in a recent iPolitics article.

Court Expert's Affidavit on the OIC Firearms Prohibition Challenges the RCMP "Prohibition Planner"

Silvercore answers commonly asked questions for PAL, CFSC, and CRFSC training.

Common Firearms Safety Course Questions and Answers

Hunting season is quickly approaching and with that, many new hunters asking: what rifle scope should I purchase?

How to Choose a Rifle Scope | Silvercore Outdoors

Learn what you can do with your 12-6 Prohibited Firearms

What to do with your 12-6 prohibited firearms

In every cast, healing tugged on the line, either in bounty of fish or in the possibility of one.

Liquid Swords

Most provinces and territories have additional and specific licence requirements for hunting migratory birds and carrying firearms.

2019-2020 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit Information

Silvercore's Travis Bader creates a step by step guide to mouting a scope on a rifle.

How to Mount and Install a Scope on a Rifle

A collection of common rifle accuracy and precision questions with answers.

Rifle Accuracy and Precision, Your Questions Answered

Silvercore is approved educational institution recognized by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

Are you eligible for Credits from your Silvercore Courses?

At Silvercore, we look at the students and their end objective first, then work our way back to match the best possible instructor to the course.

What to Look for in a Firearms Instructor

As someone who knows little about firearms, the prospect of taking this course was somewhat unnerving.

Taking the Firearms Safety Course: a Beginners Perspective

Who we are and why we started the Silvercore Gun Club, and our intention behind the Silvercore National Pistol Shoot.

The Silvercore National Pistol Shoot - Why it was Created

Starting this summer, we are proudly partnering with the BC Wildlife Federation and Cabela’s Abbotsford in support of the BCWF Kids Hunting Program.

The Launch of BCWF's New Kids Hunting Program

In this blog we will be reviewing the most common sports when it comes to competition shooting with rifles.

Rifle Sport Shooting & How to Get Started

Be sure to also check out the Silvercore Podcast Summary which outlines all our podcasts to date and the various topics discussed in each episode.

Silvercore Article Summary | Silvercore Outdoors

In addition to overseeing safe shooting procedures, an RSO will also need to know how to deal with malfunctions and emergency situations.

What is a Range Safety Officer and How do I Become One?

A list of different acronyms, variations of them and terms that you may run into in the process of becoming more knowledgeable in the firearms industry.

Firearms and Hunting Terminology | Silvercore Outdoors

We’ve created a quick guide on how to get your Fish & Wildlife ID and hunting license in British Columbia.

How to Hunt in BC | Silvercore Outdoors

A curated list of quick links for your ease of access on different topics for the Canadian Firearms Program rules, regulations, forms and more!

Canadian Firearms Program Quick Links | Silvercore Outdoors

Hiking is great for your overall health. In this article we discuss the equipment you need and how to prepare for your hiking trip.

Hiking 101 | Silvercore Outdoors

How to update your BC Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID) online. Covers residency status, address changes, name changes, and how to fix common FWID login issues.

How to Update Your BC FWID Online. Step by Step Guide

If a bear is unaware of you, avoid the encounter by quietly leaving. If a bear has not given an aggressive signal, yelling could trigger an attack.

How to Stay Safe in Bear Country | Silvercore Outdoors

A guide to licencing for fish freshwater fish, also known as non-tidal, or saltwater fish, also known as tidal.

What Do You Need to Go Fishing | Silvercore Outdoors

Not only do all of these companies support local initiatives, but they also stand in support of agriculture and wildlife, conservation, community, wetlands, and the habits of North American Wildlife.

Local Companies We Love | Silvercore Outdoors

You DO have a banana! Get rid of it, throw it overboard, or I’ll take you back to shore to get rid of it. No wonder we’re not catching anything - we’re CURSED.

Dogmatic Fruit, a Fishing Tale | Silvercore Outdoors

Clouds continued to gather, darker now, more sinister, and at this point, the barometer began to drop in increments of single digits within a moment’s notice.

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