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Authorizations to Transport Restricted Firearms and Prohibited Firearms Regulations — 1.11
1.11 Despite section 1.1, the chief firearms officer may issue to an individual an authorization to transport a handgun from a port of entry only if (a) the individual holds a registration certificate for the handgun that was issued on the basis of an application that, before the day on which this provision comes into force, was made in accordance with section 54 of the Act; (b) the individual possesses an authorization to carry the handgun under section 20 of the Act; (c) the individual requires the handgun to train, compete or coach in a handgun shooting discipline that is on the programme of the International Olympic Committee or the International Paralympic Committee, and the individual provides a letter to a chief firearms officer from a provincial or national sport shooting governing body indicating (i) that the individual trains, competes or coaches in such a discipline, (ii) the specific discipline in which the individual trains, competes or coaches, and (iii) that the handgun that the individual seeks to transport is necessary for training, competing or coaching in that specific discipline; or (d) in the case of a non-resident individual, a customs officer confirms, under section 35 of the Act, the declaration and authorization to transport referred to in that section in respect of the handgun. SOR/2022-219, s. 3
Authorizations to Transport Restricted Firearms and Prohibited Firearms Regulations — 1.2
1.2 For the purposes of subsection 54(1) of the Act, an application for an authorization to transport a restricted firearm or prohibited firearm made by an individual, other than a non-resident, who holds a licence and a registration certificate for the firearm or by a non-resident may, in addition to being made in the prescribed form, be made by telephone by either speaking to a person or to an interactive voice response system. SOR/2004-269, s. 3
Authorizations to Transport Restricted Firearms and Prohibited Firearms Regulations — 1.3
1.3 For the purposes of subsection 54(1) of the Act, an application that is made by telephone under section 1.2 shall include (a) the applicant's name; (b) the reason for transporting the firearm; (c) the frequency, dates and times that the firearm will be transported; and (d) the place of departure and the destination of the transported firearm. SOR/2004-269, s. 3
Authorizations to Transport Restricted Firearms and Prohibited Firearms Regulations — 1.4
1.4 In addition to the information referred to in section 1.3, an application that is made by telephone under section 1.2 by an individual who holds a licence and a registration certificate for the firearm shall include (a) the applicant's licence number; (b) the number of the registration certificate for the firearm; (c) the firearm identification number for the firearm; and (d) if the applicant is an individual other than a non-resident and is not the owner of the firearm, the owner's licence number. SOR/2004-269, s. 3
Authorizations to Transport Restricted Firearms and Prohibited Firearms Regulations — 1.5
1.5 In addition to the information referred to in section 1.3, an application that is made by telephone under section 1.2 by a non-resident who does not hold a licence, or who holds a licence but not a registration certificate for the firearm, shall include (a) the confirmation number of the applicant's declaration provided by a customs officer under section 3 of the Importation and Exportation of Firearms Regulations (Individuals) ; (b) in the case of a non-resident who does not hold a licence, the applicant's residence address and mailing address; (c) in the case of a non-resident who holds a licence, their licence number; (d) the make, model, type and action of the firearm and its serial number, if any; and (e) the quantity of ammunition that the cartridge magazine of the firearm can contain. SOR/2004-269, s. 3
Authorizations to Transport Restricted Firearms and Prohibited Firearms Regulations — 1.6
1.6 For the purposes of subsection 67(1) of the Act, the manner in which an authorization to transport is renewed is any of the manners in which it can be issued. SOR/2004-269, s. 3
Authorizations to Transport Restricted Firearms and Prohibited Firearms Regulations — 2
2 An authorization to transport may authorize the transportation of one or more restricted firearms or prohibited firearms.
Authorizations to Transport Restricted Firearms and Prohibited Firearms Regulations — 3
3 An authorization to transport that takes the form of a condition attached to a licence must (a) identify all of the firearms to which the authorization to transport applies; and (b) specify (i) the period for which the authorization to transport is issued, (ii) the places between which the firearms to which it applies may be transported, and (iii) the reasons for which the firearms may be transported between the specified places.
Authorizations to Transport Restricted Firearms and Prohibited Firearms Regulations — 4
4 A chief firearms officer who issues an authorization to transport shall attach to it the condition that the firearm be transported by a route that, in all the circumstances, is reasonably direct.
Authorizations to Transport Restricted Firearms and Prohibited Firearms Regulations — 5
5 A chief firearms officer who issues an individual's authorization to transport shall revoke it if (a) the individual's licence to possess any of the firearms referred to in the authorization is revoked or reaches its expiry date; or (b) the chief firearms officer becomes aware that the individual's physical or mental state has deteriorated to an extent that may affect the safety of the individual or of any other person.
Authorizations to Transport Restricted Firearms and Prohibited Firearms Regulations — 6
6 (1) A notice of a decision to refuse to issue an authorization to transport or to revoke an authorization to transport is sufficiently given if the notice is addressed to the applicant for or holder of the authorization at their address that is set out in the application for the authorization or, if the individual has advised the chief firearms officer of a change of that address, at the new address, and the notice is (a) delivered personally, at any time that is reasonable in the circumstances; (b) sent by registered mail or by courier; or (c) transmitted by electronic means that can produce a paper record. (2) The notice is deemed to be received (a) on the day of delivery, if delivered personally; (b) on the fifth working day, excluding Saturdays and holidays, after (i) the postmark date, if it is sent by mail, and (ii) the date of shipment on the waybill, if it is sent by courier; and (c) on the day of transmission, if sent by electronic means. SOR/2004-269, s. 4
Authorizations to Transport Restricted Firearms and Prohibited Firearms Regulations — 7
7 These Regulations come into force on December 1, 1998. SOR/98-471, s. 16
Authorizations to Transport Restricted Firearms and Prohibited Firearms Regulations — 9
9 Paragraph 1.5(a) of the Authorizations to Transport Restricted Firearms and Prohibited Firearms Regulations 3 is replaced by the following: 3 SOR/98-206 (a) the confirmation number of the applicant’s declaration provided by a customs officer under subsection 3(1) or section 3.1 of the Importation and Exportation of Firearms Regulations (Individuals) ;
Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations — Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations
Whereas, pursuant to section 118 of the Firearms Act a , the Minister of Justice had a copy of the proposed Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations , substantially in the annexed form, laid before each House of Parliament on November 27, 1996, which date is at least 30 sitting days before the date of this Order;
Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations — a
Therefore, His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Justice, pursuant to section 117 of the Firearms Act a , hereby makes the annexed Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations . a S.C. 1995, c. 39
Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations — 1
1 The definitions in this section apply in these Regulations. Act means the Firearms Act . ( Loi ) holster means a holster that can be worn on a belt or attached to a body and that is equipped with a fastening device that can securely hold a firearm. ( étui ) prohibited handgun means a handgun under paragraph (a) of the definition prohibited firearm in subsection 84(1) of the Criminal Code . ( arme de poing prohibée ) SOR/2004-267, s. 1
Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations — Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations
holster means a holster that can be worn on a belt or attached to a body and that is equipped with a fastening device that can securely hold a firearm. ( étui )
Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations — Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations
prohibited handgun means a handgun under paragraph (a) of the definition prohibited firearm in subsection 84(1) of the Criminal Code . ( arme de poing prohibée )
Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations — 2
2 For the purpose of section 20 of the Act, the circumstances in which an individual needs restricted firearms or prohibited handguns to protect the life of that individual or of other individuals are where (a) the life of that individual, or other individuals, is in imminent danger from one or more other individuals; (b) police protection is not sufficient in the circumstances; and (c) the possession of a restricted firearm or prohibited handgun can reasonably be justified for protecting the individual or other individuals from death or grievous bodily harm.
Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations — 3
3 For the purpose of section 20 of the Act, the circumstances in which an individual needs restricted firearms or prohibited handguns for use in connection with his or her lawful profession or occupation are where (a) the individual’s principal activity is the handling, transportation or protection of cash, negotiable instruments or other goods of substantial value, and firearms are required for the purpose of protecting his or her life or the lives of other individuals in the course of that handling, transportation or protection activity; (b) the individual is working in a remote wilderness area and firearms are required for the protection of the life of that individual or of other individuals from wild animals; or (c) the individual is engaged in the occupation of trapping in a province and is licensed or authorized and trained as required by the laws of the province.
Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations — 4
4 The Commissioner or the chief firearms officer, as the case may be, shall not issue to an individual an authorization to carry a particular restricted firearm or prohibited handgun in the circumstances described in section 2 or paragraph 3(a), unless (a) the individual has successfully completed training in firearms proficiency and the use of force that is appropriate for using the firearm in those circumstances; and (b) the firearm is appropriate in those circumstances. SOR/2004-267, s. 2 SOR/2024-176, s. 1
Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations — 4.1
4.1 For the purposes of subsections 67(1) and (1.1) of the Act, the manner in which an authorization to carry is renewed in the same as the manner in which it can be issued. SOR/2004-267, s. 2 SOR/2024-176, s. 2
Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations — 5
5 An authorization to carry may authorize the possession of one or more restricted firearms or prohibited handguns for the purposes of section 20 of the Act.
Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations — 6
6 (1) An authorization to carry issued to an individual for the purposes of paragraph 20(a) of the Act shall have the following conditions attached to it: (a) if the individual is authorized to possess more than one restricted firearm or prohibited handgun, that the individual carry not more than one of them at a time; and (b) that the individual carry the restricted firearm or prohibited handgun in a holster. (2) An authorization to carry issued to an individual for the purposes of paragraph 20(b) of the Act shall have the conditions set out in subsection (1) and the following conditions attached to it: (a) that the individual notify the chief firearm officer if the individual ceases to be employed or engaged in the lawful profession or occupation or changes employers; and (b) if the individual needs the restricted firearms or prohibited handguns in the circumstances described in paragraph 3(a), that the individual wear a uniform. SOR/2024-176, s. 3
Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations — 7
7 An individual’s authorization to carry shall be revoked if (a) the individual’s licence to possess any of the firearms referred to in the authorization is revoked or has expired; (b) the individual’s physical or mental state has deteriorated to an extent that may affect the safety of the individual or of any other person; or (c) it was issued for the purpose of a lawful profession or occupation and the individual ceases to be employed or engaged in the lawful profession or occupation. SOR/2024-176, s. 4
Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations — 8
8 (1) If the Commissioner or a chief firearms officer refuses to issue an authorization to carry or revokes an authorization to carry, they shall give written notice of the decision to the applicant for or holder of the authorization. The notice is to include reasons for the decision. (2) The Commissioner or a chief firearms officer need not disclose any information the disclosure of which could endanger the safety of any person. SOR/2024-176, s. 5
Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations — 9
9 (1) A notice of a decision to refuse to issue an authorization to carry is sufficiently given if the notice is addressed to the applicant for the authorization to carry at their address that is set out in the application for the authorization or, if the individual has advised the Commissioner or the chief firearms officer of a change of that address, at the new address, and it is (a) sent by mail; or (b) transmitted by electronic means that can produce a paper record. (2) A notice of a decision to revoke an authorization to carry is sufficiently given if the notice is addressed to the holder of the authorization at their address that is set out in the application for the authorization or, if the individual has advised the Commissioner or the chief firearms officer of a change of that address, at the new address, and the notice is (a) delivered personally, at any time that is reasonable in the circumstances; (b) sent by registered mail or by courier; or (c) transmitted by electronic means that can produce a paper record. (3) The notice is deemed to be received (a) on the day of delivery, if delivered personally; (b) on the fifth working day, excluding Saturdays and holidays, after (i) the postmark date, if it is sent by mail, and (ii) the date of shipment on the waybill, if it is sent by courier; and (c) on the day of transmission, if sent by electronic means. SOR/2004-267, s. 3 SOR/2024-176, s. 6
Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations — 10
10 These Regulations come into force on December 1, 1998. SOR/98-471, s. 17
Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) — Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act)
Whereas, pursuant to section 118 of the Firearms Act a , the Minister of Justice had a copy of the proposed Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) , substantially in the annexed form, laid before each House of Parliament on October 30, 1997, which date is at least 30 sitting days before the date of this Order;
Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) — a
Therefore, His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Justice, pursuant to paragraphs 117(i), (k) and (m) of the Firearms Act a , hereby makes the annexed Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) . a S.C. 1995, c. 39
Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) — 1
1 The definitions in this section apply in these Regulations. Act means the Firearms Act . ( Loi ) approved verifier has the same meaning as in the Conditions of Transferring Firearms and other Weapons Regulations . ( vérificateur autorisé ) verify has the same meaning as in the Conditions of Transferring Firearms and other Weapons Regulations . ( vérifier )
Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) — Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act)
approved verifier has the same meaning as in the Conditions of Transferring Firearms and other Weapons Regulations . ( vérificateur autorisé )
Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) — Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act)
verify has the same meaning as in the Conditions of Transferring Firearms and other Weapons Regulations . ( vérifier )
Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) — 2
2 (1) An individual or business may, without a licence, manufacture a replica firearm in performance of a contract to supply the holder of a licence issued for any of the prescribed purposes listed in paragraph 22(f) of the Firearms Licences Regulations . (2) The individual or business may transfer the replica firearm only to the licence holder with whom the contract described in subsection (1) was entered into.
Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) — 3
3 The manufacturer referred to in section 2 shall (a) if the manufacturer is a business, designate at least one individual at the place of manufacture who is responsible for the use, storage and handling of the replica firearm; (b) keep a record with respect to replica firearms manufactured or transferred that includes (i) a description of each replica firearm, (ii) the date of manufacture and the date of transfer of each replica firearm, (iii) the quantity transferred, and (iv) the name, address, telephone number and licence number of the holder of the licence referred to in subsection 2(2); and (c) make the records available to a chief firearms officer on request.
Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) — 4
4 The individual or business referred to in subsection 2(1) by whom a replica firearm is manufactured shall ensure that the replica firearm is stored in the manner set out in section 5.
Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) — 5
5 Replica firearms shall be stored in a container, receptacle, vault, safe or room that is kept securely locked and that is constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open or into.
Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) — 6
6 The definitions in this section apply in this Part. transferee means the person to whom a replica firearm is transferred under section 8. ( cessionnaire ) transferor means (a) any individual or business who was in lawful possession of a replica firearm on commencement day; (b) the holder of a licence issued for any of the prescribed purposes listed in paragraph 22(f) of the Firearms Licences Regulations ; and (c) a chief firearms officer. ( cédant )
Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) — Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act)
transferee means the person to whom a replica firearm is transferred under section 8. ( cessionnaire )
Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) — (a)
transferor means (a) any individual or business who was in lawful possession of a replica firearm on commencement day; (b) the holder of a licence issued for any of the prescribed purposes listed in paragraph 22(f) of the Firearms Licences Regulations ; and (c) a chief firearms officer. ( cédant )
Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) — 7
7 This Part applies to a transfer as defined in subsection 84(1) of the Criminal Code , other than by sale, bartering or giving.
Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) — 8
8 A transferor may transfer a replica firearm to a transferee, whether or not the transferee holds a licence to acquire replica firearms, who is (a) acting in the course of his or her duties or employment in motion picture, television, video or theatrical production or in publishing activities; or (b) an instructor who is designated by a chief firearms officer in accordance with section 7 of the Act and who is acting in his or her capacity as an instructor under that section.
Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) — 9
9 A transferor shall (a) if the transferee is a business, ensure that the transferee designates at least one individual at the work place who is responsible for the use, storage and handling of the replica firearm; (b) ensure that the transferee is informed of (i) the provisions of these Regulations, and (ii) the offence provisions of the Act and the Criminal Code relating to replica firearms and imitation firearms; (c) keep a record with respect to replica firearms transferred that includes (i) a description of each replica firearm, (ii) the date of the transfer, (iii) the quantity transferred, and (iv) the name, address and telephone number of the transferee; and (d) make the records available to a chief firearms officer on request.
Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) — 10
10 The transferee or, if a person is designated under paragraph 9(a), that person shall (a) provide a signed statement to the transferor indicating that the requirements of paragraph 9(b) have been met; and (b) keep a record of (i) the quantity and the description of replica firearms at the work place, and (ii) the date on which each replica firearm was received.
Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) — 11
11 The period of the transfer shall not exceed one year, but a transfer may be extended for a further period of up to one year if the transferor updates the information described in section 9 and verifies that the transferee is in compliance with paragraph 9(a).
Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) — 12
12 The transferee shall ensure that the replica firearms are stored in the manner set out in section 5.
Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) — 13
13 An individual who holds a licence authorizing the possession of a prohibited firearm, other than a handgun referred to in subsection 12(6) of the Act, may be authorized by a chief firearms officer to possess such a firearm in the circumstances set out in subsection 14(1) or (2).