r/canadaguns • u/TheRealRyan24 • Apr 24 '26

Application / Regulation advice How to register an old firearm.

I have a friend whose dad has had possession of his grandparents old 22 and 12 ga for decades but the parent has not had a pal and they believe the guns are currently unregistered. Is there a proper way for my friend to takeover possession of these guns. (Sidenote the guns have sat way away in storage for literal decades and have not been fired in that time)

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u/julienjj Apr 24 '26

Long guns are not registered.

As long as that *friend* has his PAL he can legally have them under his possession.

Proper lawfull storage practices have to be followed at all time.

He should absolutely have a friend who hold a PAL hold them for him until he does the PAL course and receive his license. No paperwork is required for that.

Also make sure they are not prohibited before taking them out to the range and get them inspected by a knowledgeable person or a gunsmith before firing reaaaally old guns.