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Firearms Act — F-11.6 23
Authorization to transfer non-restricted firearms 23 (1) A person may transfer one or more non-restricted firearms if, at the time of the transfer, (a) the transferee holds a licence authorizing the transferee to acquire and possess a non-restricted firearm; (b) the Registrar has, at the transferor’s request, issued a reference number for the transfer and provided it to the transferor; and (c) the reference number is still valid. Information — transferee’s licence (2) The transferee shall provide to the transferor the prescribed information that relates to the transferee’s licence, for the purpose of enabling the transferor to request that the Registrar issue a reference number for the transfer. Reference number (3) The Registrar shall issue a reference number if he or she is satisfied that the transferee holds and is still eligible to hold a licence authorizing them to acquire and possess a non-restricted firearm. Period of validity (4) A reference number is valid for the prescribed period. Registrar not satisfied (5) If the Registrar is not satisfied as set out in subsection (3), he or she may so inform the transferor. 1995, c. 39, s. 23; 2003, c. 8, s. 17; 2012, c. 6, s. 11; 2015, c. 27, s. 7 2019, c. 9, s. 5
Firearms Act — F-11.6 23.2
Authorization to transfer prohibited or restricted firearms 23.2 (1) A person may transfer a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm if, at the time of the transfer, (a) the transferee holds a licence authorizing the transferee to acquire and possess that kind of firearm; (b) the transferor has no reason to believe that the transferee is not authorized to acquire and possess that kind of firearm; (c) the transferor informs the Registrar of the transfer; (d) if the transferee is an individual, the transferor informs a chief firearms officer of the transfer and obtains the authorization of the chief firearms officer for the transfer; (d.1) if the transferee is an individual and the firearm is a handgun, the individual is referred to in section 97.1; (e) a new registration certificate for the firearm is issued in accordance with this Act; and (f) the prescribed conditions are met. Notice (2) If, after being informed of a proposed transfer of a firearm, the Registrar decides to refuse to issue a registration certificate for the firearm, the Registrar shall inform a chief firearms officer of that decision. 2012, c. 6, s. 11 2023, c. 32, s. 21
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Authorization to transfer prohibited weapons, devices and ammunition 24 (1) Subject to section 26, a person may transfer a prohibited weapon, prohibited device or prohibited ammunition only to a business. Conditions (2) A person may transfer a prohibited weapon, prohibited device, ammunition or prohibited ammunition to a business only if (a) the business holds a licence authorizing the business to acquire and possess prohibited weapons, prohibited devices, ammunition or prohibited ammunition, as the case may be; and (b) [Repealed, 2003, c. 8, s. 18] (c) the person has no reason to believe that the business is not authorized to acquire and possess prohibited weapons, prohibited devices, ammunition or prohibited ammunition, as the case may be. (d) [Repealed before coming into force, 2008, c. 20, s. 3] 1995, c. 39, s. 24; 2003, c. 8, s. 18; 2008, c. 20, s. 3
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Authorization to transfer ammunition to individuals 25 (1) A person may transfer ammunition that is not prohibited ammunition to an individual only if the individual (a) until January 1, 2001, holds a licence authorizing him or her to possess firearms or a prescribed document; or (b) after January 1, 2001, holds a licence authorizing him or her to possess firearms. Authorization to transfer cartridge magazine to individuals (2) A person may transfer a cartridge magazine that is not prescribed to be a prohibited device only if the individual holds a licence authorizing him or her to possess firearms. 1995, c. 39, s. 25 2023, c. 32, s. 21.1
Firearms Act — F-11.6 25.1
Authorization to transfer firearm parts 25.1 (1) A person may transfer a firearm part to an individual only if the individual holds a licence authorizing them to possess firearms. Exception — non-residents (2) Subject to the regulations and despite subsection (1), a person may transfer a firearm part to a non-resident who is 18 years old or older and who does not hold a licence if the non-resident has made a declaration that is confirmed under paragraph 35(1)(b) or subsection 38(2) and that is valid. 2023, c. 32, s. 21.2
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Authorization to transfer prohibited or restricted firearms to Crown, etc. 26 (1) A person may transfer a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm to Her Majesty in right of Canada or a province, to a police force or to a municipality if the person informs the Registrar of the transfer and complies with the prescribed conditions. Authorization to transfer prohibited weapons, etc., to the Crown, etc. (2) A person may transfer a prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device, ammunition or prohibited ammunition to Her Majesty in right of Canada or a province, to a police force or to a municipality if the person informs a chief firearms officer of the transfer and complies with the prescribed conditions. 1995, c. 39, s. 26; 2003, c. 8, s. 19; 2012, c. 6, s. 12
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Chief firearms officer 27 On being informed of a proposed transfer of a prohibited firearm or restricted firearm under section 23.2, a chief firearms officer shall (a) verify (i) whether the transferee holds a licence, (ii) whether the transferee is still eligible to hold that licence, (iii) whether the licence authorizes the transferee to acquire that kind of firearm or to acquire prohibited weapons, prohibited devices, ammunition or prohibited ammunition, as the case may be, and (iv) if the proposed transfer is in respect of a handgun, whether the transferee is an individual referred to in section 97.1; (b) in the case of a proposed transfer of a restricted firearm or a handgun referred to in subsection 12(6.1) (pre-December 1, 1998 handguns), verify the purpose for which the transferee wishes to acquire the restricted firearm or handgun and determine whether the particular restricted firearm or handgun is appropriate for that purpose; (c) decide whether to approve the transfer and inform the Registrar of that decision; and (d) take the prescribed measures. 1995, c. 39, s. 27; 2003, c. 8, s. 20; 2012, c. 6, s. 13 2023, c. 32, s. 22
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Permitted purposes 28 A chief firearms officer may approve the transfer to an individual of a restricted firearm or a handgun referred to in subsection 12(6.1) (pre-December 1, 1998 handguns) only if the chief firearms officer is satisfied (a) that the individual needs the restricted firearm or handgun (i) to protect the life of that individual or of other individuals, or (ii) for use in connection with his or her lawful profession or occupation; (b) that the purpose for which the individual wishes to acquire the restricted firearm or handgun is for use in target practice, in a target shooting competition, under conditions specified in an authorization to transport or under the auspices of a shooting club or shooting range that is approved under section 29; or (c) in the case of a restricted firearm other than a handgun, that the purpose for which the individual wishes to acquire it is to form part of their gun collection and the individual satisfies the criteria described in section 30. 1995, c. 39, s. 28; 2003, c. 8, s. 21 2023, c. 32, s. 23
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Shooting clubs and shooting ranges 29 (1) No person shall operate a shooting club or shooting range except under an approval of the provincial minister for the province in which the premises of the shooting club or shooting range are located. Approval (2) A provincial minister may approve a shooting club or shooting range for the purposes of this Act if (a) the shooting club or shooting range complies with the regulations made under paragraph 117(e); and (b) the premises of the shooting club or shooting range are located in that province. Revocation (3) A provincial minister who approves a shooting club or shooting range for the purposes of this Act may revoke the approval for any good and sufficient reason including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, where the shooting club or shooting range contravenes a regulation made under paragraph 117(e). Delegation (4) A chief firearms officer who is authorized in writing by a provincial minister may perform such duties and functions of the provincial minister under this section as are specified in the authorization. Notice of refusal to approve or revocation (5) Where a provincial minister decides to refuse to approve or to revoke an approval of a shooting club or shooting range for the purposes of this Act, the provincial minister shall give notice of the decision to the shooting club or shooting range. Material to accompany notice (6) A notice given under subsection (5) must include reasons for the decision disclosing the nature of the information relied on for the decision and must be accompanied by a copy of sections 74 to 81. Non-disclosure of information (7) A provincial minister need not disclose any information the disclosure of which could, in the opinion of the provincial minister, endanger the safety of any person. 1995, c. 39, s. 29; 2003, c. 8, s. 22(F)
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Gun collectors 30 The criteria referred to in paragraph 28(c) are that the individual (a) has knowledge of the historical, technological or scientific characteristics that relate to or distinguish the restricted firearms, other than handguns, that they possess; (b) has consented to the periodic inspection, conducted in a reasonable manner, of the premises in which those firearms are to be kept; and (c) has complied with any other prescribed requirements respecting knowledge, secure storage and the keeping of records in respect of those firearms. 1995, c. 39, s. 30 2023, c. 32, s. 24
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Registrar 31 (1) On being informed of a proposed transfer of a firearm, the Registrar may (a) issue a new registration certificate for the firearm in accordance with this Act; and (b) revoke any registration certificate for the firearm held by the transferor. Transfers of firearms to the Crown, etc. (2) On being informed of a transfer of a firearm to Her Majesty in right of Canada or a province, to a police force or to a municipality, the Registrar shall revoke any registration certificate for the firearm. 1995, c. 39, s. 31; 2003, c. 8, s. 23
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Mail-order transfers of firearms 32 A person may transfer a firearm by mail only if the prescribed conditions are complied with and the verifications, notifications, issuances and authorizations referred to in sections 21 to 28, 30 and 31 take place within a reasonable period before the transfer in the prescribed manner. 1995, c. 39, s. 32; 2003, c. 8, s. 24 2023, c. 32, s. 25
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Authorization to lend 33 Subject to section 34, a person may lend a firearm only if (a) the person (i) has reasonable grounds to believe that the borrower holds a licence authorizing the borrower to possess that kind of firearm, and (ii) in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, lends the registration certificate for it to the borrower; or (b) the borrower uses the firearm under the direct and immediate supervision of the person in the same manner in which the person may lawfully use it. 1995, c. 39, s. 33; 2012, c. 6, s. 14
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Authorization to lend firearms, etc., to the Crown, etc. 34 A person may lend a firearm, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device, ammunition or prohibited ammunition to Her Majesty in right of Canada or a province, to a police force or to a municipality if (a) in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, the transferor lends the registration certificate for it to the borrower; and (b) the prescribed conditions are complied with. 1995, c. 39, s. 34; 2003, c. 8, s. 25; 2012, c. 6, s. 15
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Authorization for non-residents who do not hold a licence to import firearms that are not prohibited firearms 35 (1) A non-resident who does not hold a licence may import a firearm that is not a prohibited firearm if, at the time of the importation, (a) the non-resident (i) is eighteen years old or older, (ii) declares the firearm to a customs officer in the prescribed manner and, in the case of a declaration in writing, completes the prescribed form containing the prescribed information, and (iii) in the case of a restricted firearm, produces an authorization to transport the restricted firearm; and (b) a customs officer confirms in the prescribed manner the declaration referred to in subparagraph (a)(ii) and the authorization to transport referred to in subparagraph (a)(iii). Non-compliance (2) Where a firearm is declared at a customs office to a customs officer but the requirements of subparagraphs (1)(a)(ii) and (iii) are not complied with, the customs officer may authorize the firearm to be exported from that customs office or may detain the firearm and give the non-resident a reasonable time to comply with those requirements. Disposal of firearm (3) Where those requirements are not complied with within a reasonable time and the firearm is not exported, the firearm shall be disposed of in the prescribed manner. Non-compliance (4) If a non-restricted firearm is declared at a customs office to a customs officer and (a) the non-resident has not truthfully completed the prescribed form, or (b) the customs officer has reasonable grounds to believe that it is desirable, in the interests of the safety of the non-resident or any other person, that the declaration not be confirmed, the customs officer may refuse to confirm the declaration and may authorize the firearm to be exported from that customs office. 1995, c. 39, s. 35; 2015, c. 27, s. 8
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Temporary licence and registration certificate 36 (1) A declaration that is confirmed under paragraph 35(1)(b) has the same effect after the importation of the firearm as a licence authorizing the non-resident to possess only that firearm and, in the case of a restricted firearm, as a registration certificate for the firearm until (a) the expiry of 60 days after the importation, in the case of a non-restricted firearm; or (b) the earlier of the expiry of 60 days after the importation and the expiry of the authorization to transport, in the case of a restricted firearm. Renewal (2) A chief firearms officer may renew the confirmation of a declaration for one or more periods of sixty days. Electronic or other means (3) For greater certainty, an application for a renewal of the confirmation of a declaration may be made by telephone or other electronic means or by mail and a chief firearms officer may renew that confirmation by electronic means or by mail. 1995, c. 39, s. 36; 2012, c. 6, s. 16; 2015, c. 27, s. 9
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Importation of ammunition or cartridge magazine — individuals 37 (1) An individual may import ammunition — other than prohibited ammunition — or a cartridge magazine — other than a cartridge magazine that is prescribed to be a prohibited device — only if, at the time of the importation, they hold a valid licence and produce the licence to a customs officer. Exception — non-residents (2) Despite subsection (1), a non-resident who, at the time of the importation, is 18 years old or older and who does not hold a licence may import ammunition — other than prohibited ammunition — or a cartridge magazine — other than a cartridge magazine that is prescribed to be a prohibited device — if they declare the ammunition or cartridge magazine to a customs officer by completing the prescribed form containing the prescribed information and a customs officer confirms the declaration in the prescribed manner. A declaration that is confirmed has the same effect as a valid licence for the purposes of importing the ammunition or cartridge magazine. Non-compliance (3) If any of the requirements of subsection (1) or (2) are not complied with, the customs officer may authorize the ammunition or cartridge magazine to be exported from that customs office or may detain the ammunition or cartridge magazine and give the individual a reasonable time to comply with those requirements. Disposal of ammunition or cartridge magazine (4) If those requirements are not complied with within a reasonable time and the ammunition is not exported, a customs officer shall lawfully dispose of the ammunition or cartridge magazine. Non-compliance (5) A customs officer may refuse to confirm the declaration referred to in subsection (2) if, among other things, (a) the non-resident has not truthfully completed the prescribed form; or (b) the customs officer has reasonable grounds to believe that it is desirable, in the interests of the safety of the non-resident or any other person, that the declaration not be confirmed. 1995, c. 39, s. 37; 2008, c. 20, s. 3 2023, c. 32, s. 26
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Importation of firearm parts — individuals 38 (1) An individual may import a firearm part only if, at the time of the importation, they hold a valid licence and produce the licence to a customs officer. Exception — non-residents (2) Despite subsection (1), a non-resident who, at the time of the importation, is 18 years old or older and who does not hold a licence may import a firearm part if they declare it to a customs officer by completing the prescribed form containing the prescribed information and a customs officer confirms the declaration in the prescribed manner. A declaration that is confirmed has the same effect as a valid licence for the purposes of importing the firearm part. Non-compliance (3) If any of the requirements of subsection (1) or (2) are not complied with, the customs officer may authorize the firearm part to be exported from the customs office or may detain it and give the individual a reasonable time to comply with those requirements. Disposal of firearm part (4) If those requirements are not complied with within a reasonable time and the firearm part is not exported, a customs officer shall lawfully dispose of it. Non-compliance (5) A customs officer may refuse to confirm the declaration referred to in subsection (2) if, among other things, (a) the non-resident has not truthfully completed the prescribed form; or (b) the customs officer has reasonable grounds to believe that it is desirable, in the interests of the safety of the non-resident or any other person, that the declaration not be confirmed. 1995, c. 39, s. 38; 2008, c. 20, s. 3 2023, c. 32, s. 26
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39 [Repealed before coming into force, 2008, c. 20, s. 3]
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40 [Repealed before coming into force, 2008, c. 20, s. 3]
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41 [Repealed before coming into force, 2008, c. 20, s. 3]
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42 [Repealed before coming into force, 2008, c. 20, s. 3]
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43 [Repealed before coming into force, 2008, c. 20, s. 3]
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44 [Repealed before coming into force, 2008, c. 20, s. 3]
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45 [Repealed before coming into force, 2008, c. 20, s. 3]
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46 [Repealed before coming into force, 2008, c. 20, s. 3]
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47 [Repealed before coming into force, 2008, c. 20, s. 3]
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48 [Repealed before coming into force, 2008, c. 20, s. 3]
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49 [Repealed before coming into force, 2008, c. 20, s. 3]
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50 [Repealed before coming into force, 2008, c. 20, s. 3]
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51 [Repealed before coming into force, 2008, c. 20, s. 3]
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52 [Repealed before coming into force, 2008, c. 20, s. 3]
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53 [Repealed before coming into force, 2008, c. 20, s. 3]
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Applications 54 (1) A licence, registration certificate or authorization, other than an authorization referred to in subsection 19(2.1), (2.2) or (2.3), may be issued only on application made in the prescribed form — which form may be in writing or electronic — or in the prescribed manner. The application must set out the prescribed information and be accompanied by payment of the prescribed fees. To whom made (2) An application for a licence, registration certificate or authorization must be made to (a) a chief firearms officer, in the case of a licence, an authorization to carry referred to in paragraph 20(b) or an authorization to transport; (a.1) the Commissioner, in the case of an authorization to carry referred to in paragraph 20(a); or (b) the Registrar, in the case of a registration certificate, an authorization to export or an authorization to import. Pre-commencement restricted firearms and handguns (3) An individual who, on the commencement day, possesses one or more restricted firearms or one or more handguns referred to in subsection 12(6.1) (pre-December 1, 1998 handguns) must specify, in any application for a licence authorizing the individual to possess restricted firearms or handguns that are so referred to, (a) except in the case of a firearm described in paragraph (b), for which purpose described in section 28 the individual wishes to continue to possess restricted firearms or handguns that are so referred to; and (b) for which of those firearms was a registration certificate under the former Act issued because they were relics, were of value as a curiosity or rarity or were valued as a memento, remembrance or souvenir. 1995, c. 39, s. 54; 2003, c. 8, ss. 36, 56; 2015, c. 27, s. 11 2019, c. 9, s. 6 2023, c. 32, s. 27
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Further information 55 (1) A chief firearms officer or the Registrar may require an applicant for a licence or authorization to submit such information, in addition to that included in the application, as may reasonably be regarded as relevant for the purpose of determining whether the applicant is eligible to hold the licence or authorization. Investigation (2) Without restricting the scope of the inquiries that may be made with respect to an application for a licence, a chief firearms officer may conduct an investigation of the applicant, which may consist of interviews with neighbours, community workers, social workers, individuals who work or live with the applicant, spouse or common-law partner, former spouse or former common-law partner, dependants or whomever in the opinion of the chief firearms officer may provide information pertaining to whether the applicant is eligible under section 5 to hold a licence. 1995, c. 39, s. 55; 2000, c. 12, s. 118
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Licences 56 (1) A chief firearms officer is responsible for issuing licences. Only one licence per individual (2) Only one licence may be issued to any one individual. Separate licence for each location (3) A business other than a carrier requires a separate licence for each place where the business is carried on.
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Authorizations to carry or transport 57 A chief firearms officer is responsible for issuing authorizations to carry referred to in paragraph 20(b) and authorizations to transport. 1995, c. 39, s. 57 2023, c. 32, s. 28
Firearms Act — F-11.6 57.1
Authorizations to carry referred to in paragraph 20(a) 57.1 The Commissioner is responsible for issuing authorizations to carry referred to in paragraph 20(a). 2023, c. 32, s. 28