r/canadaguns May 18 '26

Application / Regulation advice Handgun ownership of deceased

Hello all,

I have a family member who recently passed away who owns some handguns I was wondering if there is anyway to have the passed down to me? The guns themselves are older cowboy style guns and I recently have been interested in Cowboy Action Shooting but obviously cant buy a revolver for the sport and this would be a great opportunity to not only get one but also keep the collectible in the family.

With the laws in place is this even possible anymore?

Thanks in advance

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u/Cope180-Enjoyer May 18 '26

Just inherit, hide it, and don't tell anyone. The social contract is gone since stupid liberals don't understand grand-father clauses. Wait for a conservative government and then re-register them since they will have to consider all the failure of a freeze.

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u/TheNinjaJedi nb May 18 '26

Stupid advice

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u/Cope180-Enjoyer May 18 '26

property rights and grandfathering are serious society functions. Grow a spine.

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u/TheNinjaJedi nb May 18 '26

I think the current laws are stupid just like all of us here, but I’m not risking jail time for my hobby. My family is more important to me. If that means I don’t have a spine in your eyes, so be it.

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u/Pristine-Alps-426 May 18 '26

Governments not getting something I or a family member bought legally with legally acquired money. They can go after drug dealers and thieves. I’m keeping my stuff