Transfer certificate or Registration needed for transport?

[sltoronto]

I am wondering if I need to wait to receive the actual registration or can I transport and use my firearm at the range?

as this is the first restricted, you will have to wait for:
1) actual printed certificate
2) *.0002 version of RPAL card - make sure to keep and carry the CONDITIONS part of the paper it's glued to (or ask CFO for a printed ATT)

Added: CFO's and CFP's answers to this question may vary, but it all will depend on the decision of the LEO who stopped you.
It could end with your firearm "arrested" and you will have 14 days to produce paperwork to get it "freed".
As all certificates (and cards) are printed in batches by CFC and sent out by regular CP mail , it may take more time this season to arrive.

Up to you to gamble or not .

PS. My last certificate arrived closer to 3 weeks after TN and the firearm (late November)