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/[deleted]]

Didnt that CFO AMA reveal that basically only 2 or 3 people have ever received that exemption?

[u/HappyCan7250 → u/[deleted]]

Well, we have seen some criminals have handgun charges dropped when they claimed they "feared for their life", so I guess if you're a criminal the crown will grant you an ATT after the fact basically? /s

[u/[deleted] → u/HappyCan7250]

The Canadian judicial system is so backwards it can only leave me to believe it is deeply corrupt. I don't think even this degree of failure can be attributed to incompetence and ignorance.

[u/gamercast1337 → u/[deleted]]

Jee I wonder what the relation between all judicial systems not only in canada but USA and many other western nations have in common is 🤔 definitely not billionaire backed activist funding to allow criminals run amok and destroy our high trust society to allow for creeping authoritarianism.  Its clearly just incompetence!