Licensing & Legal Requirements

 A PAL (Possession and Acquisition Licence) is required to buy or possess most firearms in Canada.
You can obtain one by completing the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and passing the test. Search online for local certified instructors who can guide you through the application process.

 Yes. A valid PAL is required to purchase ammunition in Canada.

There are three exceptions:

  • Flintlock muzzleloading rifles
  • Air guns with a velocity under 500 feet per second
  • Firearms classified as “antique”

Laws change, so verify with the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program:
RCMP CFP Firearm Sales Info or call 1-800-731-4000.

  • No PAL required for flintlock muzzleloaders, antiques, or air guns under 500 fps.
  • PAL required for all other firearm sales..

 For restricted firearms, obtain the buyer’s full name (as on the RPAL), RPAL number, and expiry date. The CFP will verify ownership. We do not recommend sending PAL photos—use in-person checks or live video calls.

Using Gunxpress

No. Neither is publicly visible. The “View Map” feature uses only your postal code to show a general location. You may choose to display only the first three characters.

Use the Bump Up upgrade when editing your ad ($1.29). This moves it to the top of search results and resets the 90-day expiry. Expired ads remain in your account for 14 days under My Account → My Posts → Expired Ads.

Top Ad slots are limited to 3 at a time. If more than 3 Top Ads exist in a category/location, they rotate randomly. As buyers refine their searches, your ad will have fewer ads to compete with.

 

Click Register (desktop) or Create an Account (mobile). Enter a username, email, and verify with reCAPTCHA. Follow the instructions sent to your email.

Click the user’s profile from your Gunxpress messages or ad page and scroll to the review section. You can also search usernames via Active Members in the site footer.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure you’ve actually registered for a Gunxpress account (newsletter sign-ups are not accounts).
  • Use the password reset if needed.
  • If issues persist, follow the steps in our help guide before contacting us.
  • Clear your browser cache—this fixes most posting issues.
  • Ensure all required fields are filled.
  • If the issue continues, contact support.

Accounts may be blocked for suspicious activity, Terms of Use violations, or credible scam reports. We block first to protect buyers, then review the case.

Check your spam/junk folder for:

  • Account setup emails
  • Password reset links
  • Ad approval/decline notices
  • Buyer inquiries

Mark emails from info@gunxpress.com as safe.

Site Rules & Policies

 Reviews can be removed if they violate our review policy—for example, leaving a negative review without a completed transaction.

 Personal accounts can post up to 12 ads for free at any time. More than 12 active ads requires a business or upgraded membership.

Shipping Firearms

 Follow Canada Post regulations:
Canada Post Firearm Shipping Rules

Advocacy

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