r/canadaguns • u/BayGullGuy • Apr 10 '26

Application / Regulation advice Handgun inheritance

Hi all,

Wondering if there’s something I’m missing.

My dad has a handgun (.22 revolver) that he inherited many years ago. He has his RPAL and is the legal owner of the gun.

He wants it to become mine when he passes.

With our current gun laws is there anyway to have it become mine either before or after he passes?

I’m thinking there’s not, but looking for advice.

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u/julienjj Apr 10 '26

Sadly no.

BUT the NFA has a business license and they have a program where they can hold it for you until the law change.

If you are in a club some are now having business licenses to hold guns for their members onsite until the law change.

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u/GinnAdvent Apr 10 '26

It's not the best option, but it's certainly one of better ones. I would have done the same to pass down some heirlooms.

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u/black_covfefe_please Apr 15 '26

Can the inheritors use the gun at a range?

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u/julienjj Apr 15 '26

If they transfer the guns from the estate to a club license, yes, that’s the point.