If they get an ATC, they’ll get an exemption to acquire. Someone else posted here when they were looking for a 10mm, but those exemptions are calibre specific, whereas this is model specific. Ie, you should find the gun you want before applying for an exemption.
For trapping specifically the exemption is for a handgun that will be used to dispatch trapped animals, which I believe is limited to .22 and maybe 9mm.
There’s another exemption for wilderness protection that can apply to trappers and other folks working in the wilderness. This would be for a handguns/calibers suitable for defense against bears like 10mm or .44 mag.
I believe you apply for the ATC first and when that’s approved you can get the exemption from the CFO that allows you acquire a handgun.
I think I've heard of people recently applying successfully for a handgun permit for wilderness work. It has to be a job where you basically work in very remote areas. Like certain mining related jobs, or wilderness guides.
I don't know the details about the application process anymore though
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u/PinkLincoln00 May 02 '26
How does this affect new trappers? As far as I knew they were the only “civilians” allowed to carry a handgun on the trap line with a special permit.
Now they can’t own them at all?