r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • May 29 '22

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

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u/[deleted] Jun 02 '22

Are you in Ontario?

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u/ftr098123 Jun 02 '22

Yup

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u/[deleted] Jun 02 '22

I may be wrong, because the regulations regarding that are not exactly that simple. Here’s what I know:

You don’t need a range membership to purchase a handgun, but you won’t be able to take it anywhere, as your ATT will not be issued unless you have a range membership.

You’ll still be able to bring it home on your permanent ATT attached to your card, but that’s about it.

Again, I’m a newbie and you’re more experienced than I am, I may be wrong, but that’s what I heard.

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u/ftr098123 Jun 02 '22

As of now, Id just be a handgun collector

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u/[deleted] Jun 02 '22

My instructor told me that the CFO categorizes Collectors in a different category, which can be a pain in the butt. I got the following information from the RCMP website, and there’s a link to that page as well (click “Collectors”):

Inspecting a collection

The Firearms Act allows for periodic inspections of firearms collections. The main purpose of inspections is to make sure that all firearms in a collection are accounted for, and that they are stored safely, as set out in the Storage, Display and Transportation of Firearms and Other Weapons by Individuals Regulations.

Before inspecting a firearm collection in a residence, inspectors must give reasonable notice and obtain consent or a warrant.

Collectors