r/canadaguns • u/Butchi3_To3 • 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/BlandRusk06 May 27 '26

When a restricted firearm owner dies, does the government automatically know that there are 'unowned' guns out there? Do they follow up on it? If OP just held onto them and stayed quiet, would anyone find out? Asking honestly.

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u/Cope180-Enjoyer May 27 '26

Maybe, maybe, and no.