{ Scanned from a Fax } Department of Justice Draft Regulations Firearms Act May 1996 Canada FIREARMS LICENCES REGULATIONS INTERPRETATION 1. The definitions in this section apply in these Regulations. "Act" means the Firearms Act. (Loi) "spouse", in relation to an individual, means a person who married to the individual or who is of the opposite sex and is cohabiting with the individual in a conjugal relationship. (conjoint) PART I INDIVIDUALS lssuance of Licences 2. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the chief firearms officer of a province may issue licenses referred to in this Part only to residents of the province. (2) The chief firearms officer of a province may issue a license referred to in subsection 9(2) only to an individual who will be coming to the province for a purpose referred to in subsection 9(4). Possession and Acquisition Licences for Firearms 3. Subject to subsection 12(2), an application for a license to possess and acquire firearms that is made by an individual must be accompanied by (a) a photograph of the applicant that is sufficient to identify the applicant accurately and that meets the requirements of subsection 12(1); (b) a statement, signed by the applicant and by a person who has known the applicant for at least three years, and with their names printed legibly on it, confirming that the photograph accurately identifies the applicant and that the person has known the applicant for at least three years; and (c) a statement, signed by two persons, other than the applicant's spouse, who have known the applicant for at least three years and with their names printed legibly on it, confirming that they have known the applicant for at least three years and that, to the best of their knowledge and belief, (i) the information in the application is true, and (ii) there is no reason why it would be desirable, in the interests of the safety of the applicant or any other person, that the applicant not possess a firearm. 4. (1) A chief firearms officer may not issue a license referred to in section 3 to an individual unless the chief firearms officer has notified the individual's spouse, and any person who was the individual's spouse within two years before the application was made, of the application. (2) A chief firearms officer may not issue a license referred to in section 3 to an individual until at least 28 days after the application was made, unless the individual holds, at the time of applying for the license, (a) a firearms acquisition certificate that is deemed to be a license under section 120 of the Act or (b) a license to possess and acquire firearms. Possession Licences for Firearms -General 5. Sections 6 and 7 apply in respect of an individual who is 18 years old or older in respect of a license to possess firearms, other than a license referred to in subsection 9(2). 6. (1) An individual is eligible to hold a license only if the individual first applied for it before December 31, 2000. (2) An individual is eligible to hold a license to possess firearms that are neither prohibited firearms nor restricted firearms only if beginning on the day on which paragraph 7(4)(c) of the Act came into force the individual has continuously possessed a firearm that is neither a prohibited firearm nor a restricted firearm. (3) An individual is eligible to hold a license to possess restricted firearms only if beginning on the day on which paragraph 7(4)(c) of the Act came into force the individual has continuously possessed a restricted firearm. 7. Subject to subsection 12(2), an application for a license must be accompanied by (a) a photograph of the applicant that is sufficient to identify the applicant accurately and that meets the requirements of subsection 12(1); and (b) a statement, signed by the applicant and by a person who has known the applicant for at least three years, and with their names printed legibly on it, confirming that the photograph accurately identified the applicant and that the person has known the applicant for at least three years. Possession Licences for Firearms-Minors 8. (1) Subject to subsection 12(2), an application for a license to possess firearms that is made by an individual who is less than 18 years old must be accompanied by (a) a photograph at the applicant that is sufficient to identify the applicant accurately and that meets the requirements of subsection 12(1); and (b) a statement, signed by the applicant and, subject to subsection (2), by a parent or person who has custody of the applicant and with their names printed legibly on it, confirming that the photograph accurately identifies the applicant. ( 2) The parent or person referred to in paragraph (1)(b) may, instead of signing the statement, verify it in the same manner as he or she gave the consent under subsection 8(5) of the Act. Non-residents' Sixty-Day Possession Licenses (Borrowed Firearms) 9.(1) This section does not apply in respect of the importation at firearms by non-residents pursuant to section 35 of the Act. (2) An application that is made by or on behalf of an individual who is 18 years old or older and who is a non-resident for a sixty-day license referred to in subsection 5(3) of the Act must be accompanied by a statement, signed by a person referred to in subsection (3) and with the person's name printed legibly on it, confirming that, to the best of the person's knowledge and belief, the applicant will be using the firearms for a purpose referred to in subsection (4). (3) The persons who may sign an application for the purposes of subsection (2) are members of any of the following classes of persons and authorized officers of any of the following classes of organizations: (a) outfitters or other persons authorized under the laws of a province to provide services involving organized hunting in Canada; (b) Canadian residents who hold licenses to possess and acquire firearms and who hold licenses to hunt that are issued by a province: (c) persons or organizations sponsoring a shooting competition at which competitors might reasonably need to borrow firearms; (d ) officers of a shooting club or shooting range that is approved under section 29 of the Act; and (e) persons or organizations sponsoring ~U historical reenactment or display. (4) An individual is eligible to hold a license referred to in subsection (2) only if the individual will be using the firearms exclusively for one or more of the following purposes: (a) hunting under the supervision of an outfitter or other person authorized under the laws of a province to provide services involving organized hunting in Canada; (b) hunting with, or hunting with a firearm borrowed from, a person who is member of a class described in paragraph (3)(b): (c) competing in a target shooting event for which the firearms might reasonably be needed; (of) target shooting at a shooting club or shooting range that is approved under section 29 of the Act; and (e) participating in a historical reenactment or display. Acquisition Licences for Cross-bows 10. Subject to subsection 12(2), an application for a license to acquire cross-bows that is made by an individual must be accompanied by (a) a photograph of the applicant that is sufficient to identify the applicant accurately and that meets the requirements of subsection 12(1); (b) a statement, signed by the applicant and by a person who h~s known the applicant for at least three years, and with their names printed legibly on it, confirming that the photograph accurately identities the applicant and that the person has known the applicant for at least three years and (c) a statement, signed by two persons, other than the applicant's spouse, who have known the applicant for at least three year and with their names printed legibly on it, confirming that they have known the applicant for at least three years and that, to the bet of their knowledge and belief, (i) the information in the application is true, and (ii) there is no reason why it would he desirable, in the interests of the safety at the applicant or any other person, that the applicant not possess a cross-bow. 11. A chief firearms officer may not issue a license referred to in section 1 to an individual until at least 28 days after the application was made, unless the individual holds, at the time of applying for the license, (a) a firearms acquisition certificate that is deemed to be license under section 120 of the Act; or (b) a license to acquire cross-bows. - Photographs 12. (1) For the purposes of paragraphs 3(a), 7(a, 8(1)(a) and 10(a), photographs may be in color or in black and white and must (a) show a full front-view of the applicant's head and shoulders and have a plain background; (b) have a view of the applicant' head that is at least 30 mm (1.375 inches) in length; and (c)show the applicant's face unobscured by sunglasses or any other object. (2) An application that is made by an individual who, for religious reasons cannot be photographed must be accompanied by (a) a declaration, signed by the applicant, stating that the applicant cannot, for religious reasons, he photographed: and (b) a declaration, signed by an individual who is of the same religion as the applicant and who is authorized under the laws of a province to solemnize marriages, stating that that religion prohibits the taking of photographs of its members and that the applicant is a member of that religion. Conditions 13. A chief firearms officer who issues a license to an individual shall attach to it the condition that the individual must report any changes in the individual' name or address to a chief firearms officer within 30 days after the change. Revocation 14. A chief firearms officer who issues a license to an individual shall consider revoking it if the chief firearms officer becomes aware that the individual has committed an act of domestic violence. Certification by a Chief Firearms Officer I5. For the purpose of paragraph 7(4)a) of the Act, the circumstances are that the individual has continuously owned a firearm since January 1, 1979. 16. For the purpose of paragraph 7(4)(a) of the Act, the following are the criteria relating to the safe handling and use of Lirearms and the laws relating to firearms: (a) knowledge at (i) the principles related to the safe storage, display, handling, transportation and use at firearms that is equivalent to the knowledge required for the purposes of the Canadian Firearms Safety course with respect to the safe storage, display, handling, transportation and use of firearms, and (ii) the basic operation of common hunting or sporting firearms: and (b) basic knowledge of the Acts o Parliament and at the legislature of the province in which the application is or will be made, and of the regulations made thereunder, that relate to the use of firearms for hunting or sporting purposes and to the storage, display, handling and transportation of firearms by individuals. PART II BUSINESSES Issuance of Licences 17. A chief firearms officer of a province may issue licenses referred to in this Part only to businesses that carry on business in the province. Eligibility 18. A museum is eligible to hold a license only if the museum (a) is incorporated by or under any Act of Parliament or of the legislature of a province (b) is a non-profit organization; (c) is open to the public, or puts on demonstrations or displays for the public, on a regular basis: (d) is a member in good standing of a national or provincial museums association; and (e) is administered for purposes that include collecting, preserving, studying, interpreting, assembling and exhibiting to the public for its education and enjoyment objects and specimens of educational and cultural value, including artistic, scientific, historical and technological materials. Persons Related to a Business 19. For the purposes of section 9 of the Act, every person who is related to a business referred to in that section in one of the following ways is in a prescribed relationship to the business: (a) the person is an owner of or partner in the business; (b) where the business is a corporation, the person is a director, officer or shareholder of the corporation; and (c) the person is the spouse, child, parent, brother or sister of a person referred to in paragraph (A) or (b). Prescribed Purposes 20. The following purposes are prescribed for the purposes of subsection 11(2) of the Act: (a) the performance at a contract entered into by the Government of Canada, the gvernment of a province, the government of a municipality acting on behalf of a police force or a police force, or by a person acting on behalf of such a government or a police force; (b) use in motion picture, television or theatrical productions; (c) display, repair, restoration, maintenance or storage for or by a museum; (d) export to a country under a contract entered into between the Government of Canada and the government of that country: (e) the maintenance, repair or modification of a prohibited firearm, or any component or part thereof, on behalf at a person licensed to possess prohibited firearms or on behalf of a public officer, as defined in subsection 117.07(2) o~ the Cnmin~l Co~e, who is acting in the course of his or her duties or employment; (f) the possession of a prohibited firearm, prohibited weapon, prohibited device or prohibited ammunition, or any component or part thereof/ for the purpose of supplying it to a public officer, as defined in subsection 117.07(2) of the Criminal Code, who is acting in the course of his or her duties or employment; (g) the development or testing of body armour, armoured security vehicles, or other devices or materials designed to prevent or limit penetration by ammunition, including prohibited ammunition, discharged from a firearm; (h) the manufacture, maintenance, repair or modification of a prohibited firearm, or any component or part thereof, or the manufacture of ammunition therefor, in respect of which an export permit under the Export and lmport Permit Act has been issued; (i) the development or testing of ammunition for a prohibited firearm; ~U) the manufacture, maintenance, repair or modification of a prohibited weapon or prohibited device, or any component or part thereof, in respect of which an export permit under the Export and Import Permits Act has been issued; (k) the inspection, development or testing of a prohibited firearm, prohibited weapon or prohibited device, or any component or part thereof, for or on behalf of the holder of an export permit issued under the Export and Import Permits Act; (I) the development or testing of ammunition for export to a country included on the Autornatic Firearm Country Control List established pursuant to section 4.1 of the Exprt and Improt Permits Act; (m) in respect of handguns within the meaning of paragraph (a) of the definition "prohibited firearm", and handgun barrel~within the meaning of paragraph (b) Or the definition "prohibited device", in subsection 84(1) of the Criminal Code, use by (i) businesses whose principal activity is the handling, transportation or protection at cash, negotiable instruments or other goods of substantial value and whose employees require handguns to protect their lives in the course of that handling, transportation or protection, or (ii) use by businesses that have instructors who are certified in the safe handling and use of handguns and who require handguns for such instruction: and (n) in respect of prohibited weapons, use by businesses whose principal activity is the handling, transportation or protection of cash, negotiable instruments or other goods of substantial value and whose employees require prohibited weapons to protect their lives in the course o~ that handling, transportation or protection. Additional Information 21. An application for a license that is made by a business must he accompanied by the certificate of incorporation or other consisting instrument of the business, and by any document registering with a province the name and style under which the business operates or would operate. Conditions 22. (1) Where a chief firearms officer or the Registrar issues a license to a business, he or she shall attach to the license the condition that the business not depict or promote violence in an advertisement of a firearm or other weapon, (2) Where a chief firearms officer issues a license to a business other than a carrier, he or she shall attach to the license the condition that the business notify the chief firearms officer if the business becomes aware that any employee of the business who, in the course of duties of employment, handles or would handle firearms, prohibited weapons, restricted weapons, prohibited devices or prohibited ammunition, has been (a) charged with or convicted of an offense referred to in paragraph 5(2)(a) of the Act; (b) treated for mental illness referred to in paragraph 5(2)(b) of the Act; or (c) involved in behavior referred to in paragraph 5(2)(c) of the Act. (3) Where a chief firearms officer issues a license to a business, other than a carrier, to possess prohibited firearms, prohibited weapons, prohibited devices or prohibited ammunition for the prescribed purpose set out in paragraph 20 (f) he or she shall attach to the license a condition that sets out the maximum inventory levels for the prohibited firearms, prohibited weapons, prohibited devices and prohibited ammunition, as the case may be. (4) Where a chief firearm. officer or the Registrar issues a license to a carrier, he or she shall attach to the licence the condition that a copy o the license accompany each bill of lading with respect to the transportation of firearms, restricted weapons, prohibited weapons, prohibited devices, ammunition or prohibited ammunition. PART III NOTICE OF REFUSAL OR REVOCATION 23. (I) A notice of a decision to refuse to issue a license or to revoke a license is sufficiently given if the notice is addressed to the applicant for or holder of the license at the address of that person that is set out in the application or the license or, i the person has advised the chief firearms officer of a change of address, at that address, and it is (a) delivered personally (i) where the applicant or holder is an individual, at any time that is reasonable in the circumstances, and (ii) where the applicant or holder is a business, during normal business hours; h) sent by registered or certified mail; or (c) transmitted by electronic means that can produce a paper record. (2) The notice is deemed to be received () on the day of delivery, if it is delivered personally; (b) on the fifth working day, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, after the postmark date, i it is Rent by mail; and (c) if it is sent by electronic means, (i) where the applicant or holder is an individual, on the day of transmission, and (ii) where the applicant or holder is a business, on the day o transmission, where that day is a working day, or, where that day is not a working day, on the first working day after the day of transmission. STORAGE, DISPLAY AND TRANSPORTATION OF FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS REGULATIONS INTERPRETATION 1. The definitions in this section apply in these Regulations. "Act" means the Firearms Act. (Lot) "attended, in respect of a vehicle, means that the vehicle i under the direct and immediate supervision of a person who is 18 years o age or older or to whom a license has been issued under the Act. (survezll1 "muzzle-loading firearm" does not include a handgun. (arme d feu d chargement pur k douche ) "non-restricted firearm" men a firearm other than a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm. (arme d feu sa restriction) "owners', in respect o a business, includes a partner in the business. (proprzire de l'entrepnse) "premises" means the premises used in the course of carrying on a business. (local) "secure locking device" means a device (a) that can only be opened or released by the use of an electronic, magnetic or mechanical key or by setting the device in accordance with an alphabetical or numerical combination; and (b that, when applied to a firearm, prevents the firearm from being discharged ((dispositif e verrouillage secuntaire) "unloaded", in respect of a firearm, means that any propellant powder, projectile or cartridge that can be discharged from the firearm is not contained in the breech or firing chamber nor in a cartridge magazine attached to or inserted into the firearm. (non ehatge) "vehicle" means any conveyance that is used for transportation by water, land or air. (vehicle) APPLICATION 2. (I) These Regulations do not apply to (a) members of any of the following classes of persons who are acting in the course of their duties or for the purposes of their employment: (i) peace officers, (ii) members of the armed forces of a state other than Canada who are attached or seconded to any of the Canadian forces, (iii) persons training to become police officers or peace officers under the control and supervision of (A) a police force, or (B) a police academy or similar institution designated by the Attorney General of Canada or the lieutenant governor in council of a province, (iv) members of a visiting force, within the meaning of section 2 of the Visiting Forces Act, who are authorized under paragraph 14(a) of that Act to possess and carry explosives, ammunition and firearms, v) persons, or members of a class of persons, employed in the public service of Canada or by the government of a province or municipality who are prescribed to be public officers, and (vi) chief firearms officers or firearms officers or (b) an individual who is authorized under section 20 of the Act to possess a restricted firearm, or a handgun referred to in subsection lo(6) of the Act, and who is carrying it (i) to protect the life of that individual or of other individuals, or (ii) for use in connection with his or her lawful profession or occupation. 2) These Regulations do not apply in respect of Firearms, restricted weapons, prohibited weapons, prohibited devices, ammunition or components or parts thereof that are used or handled in the course of lawful activities such as (a) hunting and target shooting; an (b) courses in the safe handling and use of firearms. PART I CONDITIONS OF STORAGE, DISPLAY AND TRANSPORTATION--INDIVIDUALS Storage of Nor-restricted Firearms 3. (I) An individual may store a non-restricted firearm only if (a) it is unloaded; b) it is rendered inoperable by a secure locking device and is stored in (i) a container, receptacle or room that is kept securely locked and that is constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open or into, or (ii) a vault, safe or room that has been specifically constructed or modified for the secure storage of firearms; and (c) it is not readily accessible to ammunition, unless the ammunition is stored in (i) a container or receptacle that is kept securely locked and that is constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open, or (ii) a vault or safe that has been specifically constructed or modified for the secure storage at firearms. (2) Paragraph (I)(b) does not apply to any individual who stores a non-restricted firearm temporarily if the individual reasonably requires it for the control of predators or other animals in a place where it may be discharged in accordance with applicable Acts o Parliament and at the legislature of a province, regulations made thereunder, and municipal by-laws. Storage of Restricted Firearms 4. An individual may store a restricted firearm only if (a) it is unloaded and rendered inoperable by a secure locking device; (b) it is stored in (i) a container, receptacle or room that is kept securely locked and that is constructed to that it cannot readily be broken open or into, or (ii) a vault, sate or room that has been specifically constructed or modified for the secure storage of restricted firearms; and (c) it is not readily accessible to ammunition, unless the ammunition is stored in (i) a container or receptacle that is kept securely locked and that is constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open, or (ii) a vault or safe that has been specifically constructed or modified for the secure storage of restricted firearms. Storage of Prohibited Firearms 5. An individual may store a prohibited firearm only if (a) it is unloaded and rendered inoperable by a secure locking device; (b) it is stored (i) in a container, receptacle or room that is kept securely locked and that i constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open or into, or (ii) in a vault, safe or room that has been specifically constructed or modified for the secure storage o$ prohibited firearms; and (c) it is not readily accessible to ammunition, unless the ammunition is stored in li) a container or receptacle that is kept securely locked and that is constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open, or (ii) a vault or safe that has been specifically constructed or modified for the secure storage of prohibited firearms. Display of Firearms 6. (1) An individual may display a firearm in a dwelling-house only if the firearm (a) is unloaded and rendered inoperable by a secure locking device: (b) is securely attached to a non-portable structure on which it is displayed in such a manner that it cannot be readily removed; and (c) is not displayed with and IS not readily accessible to ammunition. (2) An individual may display a firearm in a place other than a dwelling-house only if the firearm (a) is unloaded and rendered inoperable by a seance locking device: (b) is securely attached to a structure on which it is displayed by a chain, metal cable or other similar device in such a manner that the firearm cannot be readily removed, except where it is detached from the structure so that it may be handled by a person under the direct and immediate supervision of the individual displaying it; (c) is not displayed with ammunition, unless the ammunition is displayed in a container or receptacle that is kept securely locked and that is constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open and (d) is not readily accessible to ammunition. Transportation of Non-restricted Firearms 7. An individual may transport a non-restricted firearm only it (a) except in the case of a muzzle-loading firearm that is being transported between hunting sites, it is unloaded and rendered inoperable by a secure locking device; (b) in the case of a muzzle-loading firearm that is being transported between hunting sites, its firing cap is removed; (c) where the vehicle in which it is being transported ic equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the non-restricted firearm is in that trunk or compartment and the trunk or compartment is securely locked; and (d ) where the vehicle in which it is being transported is not equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the vehicle, or the part of the vehicle that contains the non-restricted firearm, is securely locked and the non-restricted firearm is not visible from outside the vehicle. Transportation of Restricted Firearms 8. 1) An individual may transport a restricted firearm only if (a) it is unloaded and rendered inoperable by a secure locking device; (b) it is in a locked container (i) that is made of an opaque solid material and is of such strength, construction and nature that it cannot be readily broken or accidentally opened during transportation, and (ii) that, subject to subsection (2), does not have any markings on its exterior that could indicate that a weapon, prohibited device or ammunition is in it: and (c) where it is in a container described in paragraph (b) that is in an unattended vehicle, (i) if the vehicle is equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the container is in that trunk or compartment and the trunk or compartment is securely locked, and (ii) it the vehicle is not equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the vehicle, or the part of the vehicle that contains the container, is securely locked and the container is not visible from outside the vehicle. (2) Subparagraph (1)(b)(ii) does not apply where (a) the only markings on the exterior of the container that could indicate that a weapon, a prohibited deviee or ammunition is contained in it is an address; or (b) the container and its contents are being imported into Canada. Transportation of Prohibited Firearms 9. (1) Subjeet to section 10, an individual may transport a prohibited firearm only if (a) it is unloaded and rendered inoperable by a secure locking deviee: (b) its bolt or bolt-carrier is removed; (c) it and its bolt or holt-earrier are transported in separate containers; (d) subject to subsections (2) and (3), it is in a locked container (i) that is made of an opaque solid material and is of such strength, construction and nature that it cannot readily be broken or accidentally opened during transportation, and (ii) that does not have any markings on its exterior that could indicate that a weapon, a prohibited device or ammunition is contained in it; and (e) where it is in a container described in paragraph (d) that is in an unattended vehicle, (i) if the vehicle is equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the container is in that trunk or compartment and the trunk or compartment is securely locked, and (ii) if the vehicle is not equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the vehicle, or the part of the vehicle that contains the container, is securely locked and the container is not visible from outside the vehicle. (2) Paragraph (l)(d) does not apply in respect at a prohibited firearm where (a) it is attached to a vehicle by a locking device or mounting or fastening system that cannot readily be disassembled or removed without gaining access to the vehicle; and (b) the vehicle to which the prohibited firearm is attached is larger than the firearm and the vehicle is securely locked. (3) Subparagraph (I)(d)(ii) does not apply where a) the only markings on the exterior o the container that could indicate that a weapon, a prohibited device or ammunition is contained in it is an address; or (b) the container and its contents are being imported into Canada. 10. (1) An individual may transport a handgun referred to in subsection 12(6) o the Act only if (a) it is unloaded and rendered inoperable by a secure locking device; (b) it is in a locked container (i) that is made of an opaque solid material and is of such strength, construction and nature that it cannot he readily broken or accidentally opened during transportation, and ii) that, subject to subsection(2), does not have any markings on its exterior that could indicate that a weapon, a prohibited deviee or ammunition is in it; and (c) where it is in a container described in paragraph (b) that is in an unattended vehicle, (i) i the vehicle is equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the container is in that trunk or compartment and it is securely locked, and ii) if the vehicle is not equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the vehicle, or the part of the vehicle that contains the container, is securely locked and the container is not visible from outside the vehicle. (2) Subparagraph (1)(b)(ii) does not apply where a) the only markings on the exterior of the container that could indicate that a weapon, a prohibited device or ammunition i contained in it is an address; or b) the container and its contents are being imported into Canada. Transportation of Replica Firearms it. An individual may transport a replica firearm only if a) where the vehicle in which it i being transported i equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the replica firearm is in that trunk or compartment and the trunk or compartment i securely locked; and U) where the vehicle in which it i being transported is not equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the vehicle, or the part of the vehicle that contains the replica firearm, is securely locked and the replica firearm is not visible from outside the vehicle. PART II CONDITIONS OF STORAGE, DISPLAY, AND TRANSPORTATION--BUSINESSES Storage of Non-restricted Firearm and Restricted Firearms 12. A business may store a non-restricted firearm or a restricted firearm only if it is unloaded and it (a) is stored in a securely locked cabinet, vault or safe; (b) is stored in a securely locked location; (c) is stored in a location that is readily accessible only to the owner or an employee of the business: or (d) is stored in a location the security of which is equal or superior to the places and locations described in paragraphs (a) to (c) and that is approved in writing by the chief firearms officer who issued a license to the business. 13. (1) A business shall ensure that non-restricted firearms and restricted firearms that are stored on the premises are stored apart from the inventory of the business if the holder of the registration certificates for the firearms is an individual other than the Owner of the business. (Z) Where non-restricted firearms or restricted firearms are kept for the purpose of storage in the ordinary course of a business, the business shall store those firearms (a) apart from other weapons that are kept for the purpose of being offered for sale or for carrying out maintenance or repairs in the ordinary course at the business; and (b) in a place where they are not visible from any part o the premises to which persons not employed in the business have access. 14. A business may store non-restricted firearms and restricted firearms only on premises on which (a) there is an electronic burglar alarm system; and (b) every window that can be opened, and every exterior door, can be securely locked. Storage of Restricted Weapons an Prohibited Firearms and their Components and Parts 15. (1) A business may store a restricted weapon or a prohibited firearm, or a component or part thereof, only if (a) in the ease of a prohibited firearm, it is unloaded: (b) it is stored (i) in a securely locked cabinet, vault or safe, (ii) in a securely locked location, (iii) in a location that is readily accessible only to the owner or an employee o the business, or (iv) in a location he security of which is equal or superior to the places and locations described in subparagraphs (i) to (iii) and that is approved in writing by the Chief firearms officer who issued a license to the business; and (c) on the premises on which it is located, (i) there is an electronic burglar alarm system, and (ii) every window that can be opened, and every exterior door, can be securely locked. (2) A business shall ensure that prohibited firearms that are stored on the premises are stored apart from the inventory of the business if the holder of the registration certificates for the prohibited firearms is an individual other than the owner of the business. Storage of prohibited Weapon, Devices and Ammunition and their Components and Parts 16. A business may store a prohibited weapon, a prohibited device or prohibited ammunition, or a component or part thereof, only if (a) it is stored in a vault, safe or room that has been specially constructed or modified for its secure storage: and (b) on the premises on which it is located, (i) there is an electronic burglar alarm system, and (ii) every window that can be opened, and every exterior door, can be securely locked. Display of Non-restricted Firearms 17. A business may display a non-restricted firearm only if it is unloaded and (a) secured by a chain or metal cable that is passed through the trigger guard, with one end of the chain or cable attached to a wall or permanent fixture; on the premises and the other end attached by a lock to the wall or permanent fixture, in such a manner as to prevent the removal of the firearm by a person other than the owner or an employee o the business: (b) secured by a metal bar, with one end of the bar attached to a wall or permanent fixture on the premises and the other end attached by a lock to the wall or permanent fixture, in such a manner as to prevent the removal at the firearm by a person other than the owner or an employee of the business; (c) rendered inoperable by a secure locking device and displayed in a locked display case or cabinet; (d) rendered inoperable by a secure locking device and displayed at a location on the premises that is readily accessible only to the owner or an employee of the business; or (e) secured by a method that is equal or superior to the method described in paragraph (a) or (b), or rendered inoperable by a secure locking device and displayed in a place or location the security of which is equal or superior to the place described in paragraph (c) or the location described in paragraph (of), and approved in writing by the chief firearms officer who issued a license to the business. Display of Restricted Firearms 1. A business may display a restricted firearm only if it (a) is unloaded and rendered inoperable by a secure locking device; (b) is displayed in a locked display case or cabinet: and (c) is not displayed in a store window. Transportation of Non-restricted Firearms 19. (1) A business may transport a non-restricted firearm only if (a) it i unloaded and rendered inoperable by a secure locking device; (b) it is in a locked container (i) that is made of an opaque solid material and is of such strength, construction and nature that it cannot be readily broken or accidentally opened during transportation, and (ii) that, subject to subsection (2), does not have any markings on its exterior that could indicate that a weapon, a prohibited device or ammunition is in it; and (c) where it is in a container described in paragraph (b) that is in an unattended vehicle, (i) if the vehicle is equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the container is in that trunk or compartment and the trunk or compartment is securely locked, and (ii) if the vehicle is not equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the vehicle, or the part of the vehicle that contains the container, is securely locked and the container is not visible from outside the vehicle. (2) Subparagraph (I)(b)(ii) does not apply where (a) the only markings on the exterior of the container that could indicate that a weapon, a prohibited device or ammunition is contained in it is an address: or (b) the container and its contents are being imported into Canada. Transportation of Restricted Firearms 20. (1) A business may transport a restricted firearm only if (a) it is unloaded and rendered inoperable by a secure locking device; (b) it is in a locked container (i) that is made of an opaque solid material and is of such strength, construction and nature that it cannot be readily broken or accidentally opened during transportation, and (ii) that, subject to subsection (2), does not have any markings on its exterior that could indicate that a weapon, a prohibited device or ammunition is in it: and (c) where it is in a container described in paragraph (b) that is in an unattended vehicle, (i) if the vehicle is equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the container is in that trunk or compartment and the trunk or compartment is securely locked, and (ii) if the vehicle is not equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the vehicle, or the part of the vehicle that contains the container, is securely locked and the container is not visible from outide the vehicle. (2) Subparagraph (I)(b)(ii) does not apply where (a) the only markings on the exterior of the container that could indicate that a weapon, a prohibited device or ammunition is contained in it is an address; or (b) the container and its contents are being imported into Canada. Transportation of Prohibited Firearms, Prohibited Weapons, Prohibited Devices and Prohibited Ammunition 21. (I) Subject to section 22, a business may transport a prohibited firearm, a prohibited weapon, a prohibited device or prohibited ammunition only if (a) subject to subsections (2) to (4), it is in a locked container (i) that is made of an opaque solid material and is of such strength, construction and nature that it cannot readily he broken or accidentally opened during transportation, (ii) that is constructed and sealed so as to prevent it from being opened without breaking the seal or otherwise clearly indicating that it has been opened, an (iii) that does not have any markings on its exterior that could indicate that a weapon, a prohibited device or ammunition is contained in it; (b) where it is in a container described in paragraph (a) that is in an unattended vehicle, (i) if the vehicle is equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the container is in that trunk or compartment and the trunk or compartment is securely leaked, and (ii) if the vehicle is not equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the vehicle, or the part at the vehicle that contains the container, is securely locked and the container is not visible from outside the vehicle: (c) in the case of a prohibited firearm, (i) it is unloaded, (ii) it is made inoperable by the removal of the bolt or bolt-carrier, (iii) subject to subsection (4), the prohibited firearm and its bolt or bolt-carrier are transported in separate containers in separate vehicles, (iv) subject to subsection (4), the vehicle in which the prohibited firearm is transported does not contain any bolt or bolt-carrier that can be assembled into the prohibited firearm, and (v) subject to subsection (4), the vehicle in which the bolt or bolt-carrier i transported does not contain any firearm into which the bolt or bolt-carrier can be assembled; d) any employee of the business who accompanies the shipment is able to communicate at all times during transportation with the head office or operating address of the business through radio, cellular phone or other communication device; (e) with respect to each shipment, the business maintains a record at each prohibited firearm, prohibited weapon, prohibited device and piece of prohibited ammunition in the shipment, the route taken by the vehicle, the names of the employees transporting the goods and the names and addresses of any warehouses where the goods are temporarily stored while being transported and (f) in the case of the transport of a prohibited firearm by a business licensed to supply the firearm for motion picture, television or theatrical productions, the business reports to the chief firearms officer the location of the firearm immediately after it is moved from one location to another. (2) Paragraph (I)(a) does not apply in respect of a prohibited firearm, a prohibited weapon or a prohibited device where a) it is attached to a vehicle by a locking device or mounting or fastening system that cannot readily be disassembled or removed without gaining access to the vehicle and (b) it is contained in the vehicle and the vehicle is securely locked. (3) Subparagraph (I)(a)(iii) does not apply where (a) the only markings on the exterior of the container that could indicate that a weapon, a prohibited device or ammunition is contained in it is an address or (b) the container and its contents are being imported into Canada. (4) Subparagraphs (I)(a)(ii) and (c)(iii) to (v) do not apply in respect at a prohibited firearm, a prohibited weapon, a prohibited device or prohibited ammunition where (a) it is being transported by a business licensed to possess it for use in motion picture, television or theatrical productions; (b) it is being transported (i) from the business to a place where it is required for use in motion picture, television or theatrical productions, or (ii) between locations in a motion picture, television or theatrical production for use in that production; and (c) in the case o a prohibited firearm, it has been converted to fire only blank cartridges. 22. (1) A carrier may transport a handgun referred to in subsection 12(6) at the Act only if (a) it is unloaded and rendered inoperable by a secure locking device; (b) it is in a locked container (i) that is made of an opaque solid material and is of such strength, construction and nature that it cannot be readily broken or accidentally opened during transportation, an (ii) that, subject to subsection (2), does not have any markings on its exterior that could indicate that a weapon, a prohibited device or ammunition is in it: and (c) where it is in a container described in paragraph (b) that is in n unattended vehicle, (i) if the vehicle is equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can as securely locked, the container is in that trunk or compartment and the trunk or compartment is securely locked, and (ii) if the vehicle is not equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the vehicle, or the part o the vehicle that contains the container, is securely locked and the container is not visible rom outside the vehicle. (2) Subparagraph (1)(b)(ii) does not apply where (a) the only markings on the exterior o the container that could indicate that a weapon, a prohibited device or ammunition is contained in it is an address; or (b) the container and its content are being imported into Canada. PART III OFFENCES 23. For the purpose at paragraph 117(o) of the Act, it is an offense to contravene any of fictions 5, 9 to 11, 15, 16, 2l and 22. AUTHORIZATIONS TO TRANSPORT RESTRICTED FIREARMS AN PROHIBITED FIREARMS REGULATIONS THREAT TO Safety 1. A chief firearms officer may issue to an individual an authorization to transport or the chief firearms officer determines that the transportation of a restricted firearm or prohibited firearm, as the case may be, between two or more specified places will not pose a threat to the safety of the individual or any other individual. NUMBER OF FIREARMS 2. An authorization to transport may authorize the transportation of one or more restricted firearms or prohibited firearms. CONTENTS OF AUTHORIZATIONS TO TRANSPORT THAT TAKE THE FORM OF LICENCE CONDITIONS 3. (1) An authorization to transport that takes the form of a condition attached to a license must (a) identify all o the firearms to which the authorization to transport applies and (b) specify i) the period for which the authorization to transport is issued, (ii) the places between which the firearms to which it applies may be transported, and (iii) the reasons for which the firearms may be transported between the specified places. (2) An authorization to transport referred to in subsection (1) may specify the periods for which transportation of firearms is authorized, where the authorization relate to the use of firearms in a specific event for target practice or a specific target shooting competition. CONDITION 4. A chief firearms officer who issues an authorization to transport shall attach to it the condition that the firearm, be transported by a direct route between the place specified in the authorization. REVOCATION 5. A chief firearms officer who issues an individual's authorization to transport shall revoke it if (a) the individual's license to possess any of the firearms referred to in the authorization is revoked or reaches its expire date; or (b) the chief firearms officer becomes aware that the individual's physical or mental state has deteriorated to an extent that may affect the safety of the individual or of any other person. NOTICE OF REFUSAL OR REVOCATION 6. (I) A notice of a decision to refuse to issue an authorization to transport or to revoke an authorization to transport is sufficiently given if the notice is addressed to the applicant for or holder of the authorization at the address set out in the application for the authorization or, if the individual has advised the chief firearms officer of a change at address, at that address, and the notice is (a) delivered personally, at any time that is reasonable in the circumstances: (b) sent by registered or certified mail; or (c) transmitted by electronic means that can produce a paper record. (2) The notice is deemed to be received (a) on the day at delivery, if delivered personally: (b) on the fifth working day, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, after the postmark date, if mailed; and (c) on the day of transmission, if sent by electronic means. AUTHORIZATIONS TO CARRY RESTRICTED FIREARMS AND CERTAIN HANDGUNS REGULATIONS INTERPRETATION l. The definitions in this section apply in these Regulations. "Act" means the Firearm Act . (Loi) "holster" means a holster that is equipped with a fastening device and can be worn on a belt or attached to a body. (i) "prohibited handgun" means a handgun referred to in subsection 1() of the Act (a pre-February 14, 1995 handgun). (once-deponing profile ) PART I CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL NEEDS RESTRICTED FIREARMS OR PROHIBITED HANDGUNS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 20 OF THE ACT Protection of Life 2. For the purpose of section 20 of the Act, the circumstances in which an individual needs restricted firearm or prohibited handguns to protect the life of that individual or of other individuals are where (a) the life of that individual, or other individuals, is in imminent danger from one or more other individuals; (b) police protection is not sufficient in the circumstance; and (c) the possession of a restricted firearm or prohibited handgun can reasonably be justified for protecting the individual or other individuals from death or grievous bodily harm. Lawful Profession or Occupation 3. For the purpose at section 20 of the Act, the circumstance in which an individual needs restricted firearms or prohibited handguns for use in connection with his or her lawful profession or occupation are where (a) the individual's principal activity is the handling, transportation or protection of money, negotiable instruments or other goods at substantial value, and firearms are required to protect his or her life or the lives of other individuals in the course of that handling, transportation or protection activity; (b) the individual is working in a remote wilderness area and firearms are required for the protection of the life of that individual or of other individuals from wild animals; or (c) the individual is engaged in the occupation of trapping in a province and is licensed or authorized and trained as required by the laws of the province. PART II AUTHORIZATIONS TO CARRY Issuance 4. A chief firearms officer shall not issue an authorization to carry to an individual unless the individual has successfully completed training in firearms proficiency and the use of force. Conditions 5. A chief firearms officer who issues an authorization to carry shall attach to it the condition that the restricted firearm or prohibited handgun be carried in a holster. Revocation 6. (1) A chief firearms officer who issues an individual's authorization to carry shall revoke it if (a) the individual's license to possess any of the firearms referred to in the authorization is revoked or reaches its expire date; or (b) the chief firearms officer becomes aware that the individual's physical or mental state has deteriorated to an extent that may affect the safety of the individual or of any other person. (2) A chief firearms officer who issues an individual's authorization to carry for the purpose of a lawful profession or occupation shall revoke it if the individual ceases to be employed in the lawful profession or occupation or changes employers. Notice of Refusal or Revocation 7. (1) Where a chief firearm- officer decide to refuse to issue an authorization to carry or to revoke an authorization to carry, the chief firearms officer shall give notice of the decision to the applicant or the holder of the authorization to carry. 2) The notice must include reasons or the decision. (3) A chief firearms officer need not disclose any information the disclosure of which could endanger the safety at any person. 9. (1) A notice of a decision to refuse to issue an authorization to carry is sufficiently given or the notice if addressed to the applicant for the authorization to carry at the address set out in the application or the authorization or, if the individual has advised the chief firearms officer of a change of address, at the address, and it is (a) sent by mail; or (b) transmitted by electronic means that can produce a paper record. (2) A notice of a decision to revoke an authorization to carry is sufficiently given if it is addressed to the holder of the authorization at the address set out in the application for the authorization or, if the individual has advised the chief firearms officer o a change of address, at that address, and the notice is (a) delivered personally, at any time that is reasonable in the circumstances: (b) sent by registered or certified mail: or (c) transmitted by electronic means that can produce a paper record. (3) The notice is deemed to be received (a) on the day of delivery, if delivered personally: (b) on the fifth working day, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, after the postmark date, if mailed; and (c) on the day of transmission, if sent by electronic means. NON-PROHIBITED AMMUNITION TRANSFER DOCUMENT REGULATIONS 1. For the purposes of paragraph 25(a) of the Firearms Act, a prescribed document is (a) in the case of an individual who is 18 years old or older, a document that (i) is valid, (ii) has on it the date of birth or the age o the holder, and (iii) is issued by (A) the Government of Canada, the government of a province or territory, or a municipality, (B) an agency, board or commission of any such government or municipality, (C) a foreign government, or (D) a post-secondary educational institution that it accredited by a province; and (b) in the case of an individual who i less than 18 years old, a permit issued under subsection 110(6) or (7) of the former Act.