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The Canadian Firearms Registry (French: Registre canadien des armes à feu) is the gun registry of Canada, requiring the registration of all restricted and prohibited firearms in the country. It is managed by the Canadian Firearms Program of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) as part of the RCMP's responsibilities under the Firearms Act .
Bill C-68: An Act Respecting Firearms and Other Weapons was assented in 1995, two years after the bill was introduced by the government to the House of Commons in targeting firearms licensing and registration. CFC was officially created and began operation in 1996 to oversee the administration of the Firearms Act and the Canadian Firearms ...
As of January 1, 2001, all firearms in Canada were required to be registered with the Canadian Firearms Registry. Unlike restricted-class firearms, in order to legally own a fully automatic firearm in Canada the prohibited-class firearm needs to not only have a current registration but must also have been registered prior to 1978. [54]
The possession and acquisition licence (PAL; French: permis de possession et d'acquisition) is the primary firearms licence under Canadian firearms laws.The PAL is the only licence issued to new adult firearms licence applicants in Canada; it is both required and the only permissible document for a person to possess and acquire, or permanently import a firearm.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police: Smith & Wesson 5946 & 3953: 9×19mm Parabellum: Semi-automatic pistol: DAO USA: Standard issue sidearm [1] Canadian Forces Military Police: SIG Sauer P320 (C24) 9×19mm Parabellum: Semi-automatic pistol: DAO USA: Standard issue sidearm [2] Canada Border Services Agency: Beretta Px4 Storm: 9×19mm Parabellum: Semi ...
The chief firearms officer (CFO) is a Canadian official responsible for possession and acquisition licences, authorizations to transport, authorizations to carry, transfers of firearms, and gun show sponsorship approvals. Each CFO oversees a designated province/region, specifically: [1] Alberta — office in Edmonton
Firearms of Canada (5 C) L. Canadian firearms law (13 P) ... Canadian Firearms Registry; P. PolySeSouvient; Possession and acquisition licence; Nathalie Provost
An authorization to transport (ATT) is a permit issued under the Canadian Firearms Program allowing transportation of restricted and prohibited firearms in Canada. An ATT may be issued to a firearms licensee, or to a non-resident of Canada not possessing a firearms licence. [1] Section 19 of the Firearms Act (FA) details the various reasons for ...