r/canadaguns • u/Direct-Department-80 • 18d ago
Application / Regulation advice Need some advice from experienced Canadian gun owners
Hey all ! I recently inherited 3 guns. Absolutely no judgement to any legal gun owners out there! It’s just not for me and I would love any advice on what my legal obligations are before I give them away. I know I need to have them registered first before I do anything else. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I understand registration is for the gun itself, whereas license is for the person. Therefore I don’t need a license since I don’t intend on using them….is this correct? Once I register, do I need to do sometime else? For example, do I need to “de-activate” them ? FYI, they are from the early 1900s. They are not considered antiques according to Canadian law. Thanks for the advice fellow Canadians !
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u/denach644 17d ago
My opinion? Sell them if you don't wish to keep them.
Most people here aren't "just destroy them" types, so let said guns go to someone who can appreciate or use them properly.
Short term? Keep them hidden, locked up, ammo very separate from the guns, etc. Just stuff to keep them safe and sound.