Information Sheet: Application to Register Firearms (for Individuals)
SA = Semi-automatic: a repeating firearm that requires the trigger to
be pulled for each shot fired and that uses the energy of the discharge
to perform part of the operating cycle; sometimes called auto-loading
or self-loading actions.
SS = Single Shot: a single-barrelled firearm that is manually loaded
and has no magazine-feed device (for example, a single-barrelled
break-open shotgun). For a single-shot firearm,
the number of shots is
always "1".
Gauge / Calibre
usually stamped on the barrel of the firearm. If your firearm has more
than one barrel with a different gauge or calibre, write all numbers
separated by a slash.
Shots
For single-shot firearms,
the number of shots is always "1". For multi-
barrels. For revolvers, "shots" refers to
the number of chambers in the
cylinder. For magazine-fed firearms, "shots" refers to the maximum
number of cartridges that the magazine holds; it does not include the
cartridge that fits in the chamber.
Barrel Length
For firearms other than revolvers, the barrel length is the distance
from the muzzle
of the barrel to and including the chamber, but it does
not include the length of any attachments. Refer to the diagram.
The barrel length of a revolver does not include the cylinder. Revolver
barrel length is measured from the muzzle
of the barrel to the breach
end immediately in front of the cylinder. Measure from the muzzle up
to and including the chamber (for example, by measuring how much of
the cleaning rod fits in the barrel when the action is closed). Put a
check mark in the appropriate box to indicate the units of
measurement (millimetres or inches).
Previous Certificate Number (If Applicable) - Box l)
If you are applying to register a firearm that was registered to you prior
to December 1, 1998, please provide the certificate number (e.g. a
frame / receiver that was modified or a firearm that was registered
under the previous legislation).
Target Practice or Shooting Competition
A shooting club is a non-profit organization whose activities include
target practice or target-shooting competitions using restricted
shooting range is a place designed or intended for the safe discharge,
on a regular or structured basis, of firearms for target practice or
target-shooting competitions.
Gun Collection
For the firearm to qualify as part of a gun collection, you must already
be recognized by the Chief Firearms Officer of your province or
territory as a gun collector and the firearm must form part of a genuine
collection. You are required to know about the historical, technological
or scientific characteristics that distinguish the firearms in the
collection. If this is your first gun in a collection, call 1 800 731-4000
for information on how to become recognized as a gun collector.
Lawful Profession or Occupation / Protection of Life
These purposes refer to very specific circumstances and, if
you require a firearm for one of these purposes, please call
1 800 731-4000 for more information.
F - Verifier Information
Verification is a way to confirm that the information you have provided
about the firearm correctly identifies and classifies it. The verifier must
be approved by the Registrar of Firearms. The approved verifier must
provide the Firearms Reference Table (FRT) number. To obtain an
FRT number, contact the Canadian Firearms Program at
1 800 731-4000.
The Firearms Reference Table (FRT) number provided by the Verifier
should be inputted in the Box k) in Section E – Firearm Information
with other firearms details. The verifier must ensure that when they
provide the FRT number that they include the Barrel, Calibre and Shot
(BCS) identifier exactly as shown on the FRT (i.e. "parent" and
"child" records).
Checklist
Before mailing your application, have you...
answered all relevant questions?
provided all firearm information?
necessary)?
signed and dated the declaration?
If you are an individual applying to register restricted firearms, you are
required to indicate the purpose for which the firearms will be used.
Purpose for Acquiring a Restricted Firearm - Box m)
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