r/canadaguns • u/[deleted] • May 01 '26

Application / Regulation advice Pistol Exemption Process

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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?

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u/waitwhatnothing May 03 '26

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.