Only way to get a handgun exemption???

[u/Stunning-Position759]

Why Does the “Protection of Life” Handgun Exemption Exist in Canada?

I’ve been doing some research into Canadian firearms law, specifically the exemptions related to restricted and prohibited handguns, and I came across something that raised a lot of questions for me.

Under section 20 of the Firearms Act, there is a category that allows individuals to possess restricted firearms or prohibited handguns for “Protection of Life.”

• The individual (or others) must face imminent danger from another person

• Police protection must be insufficient in the circumstances

• Possession of the firearm must be reasonably justified to prevent death or grievous bodily harm

What I find interesting is that an ATIP request reportedly showed that only one person in Canada currently holds this exemption.

Why does this category exist in legislation if it is almost never granted?

Has anyone tried to apply for this or has experience with this.

[u/nejnedau]

Tappers out in Nova Scotia tried and lost,, Courts defer to govt, and Govt only has to say their decision is reasonable to win in court. A mountie said they met one in his career with a conceal permit,, was at at airport and The person with the permit isnt allowed to say they have the permit,, was only a buldge that the mountie caught that made him quietly ask the guy what the bulge was, and they guy whispered , I have this letter you now have to read, There was a biker wanna be in Calgary that had the permit also,, We knew him.