https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/explosives/acquisition-storage-and-sale/propellants-and-ammunition/9827 Propellants and Ammunition To acquire, store or sell propellants and ammunition, you need a dwelling, storage unit or explosives licence, depending on the quantity and type of explosives being handled. Anyone handling explosives must be at least 18 years of age or older unless otherwise … [Read more...]

Issues covered in this advisory: Loose Bullets Lead To Confiscation Of All Firearms, Ammunition, F.A.C.s Transport Your Ammunition Safely No Grand Fathering Of Prohibited Magazines Hunters beware!   Loose Bullets Lead To Confiscation Of All Firearms, Ammunition, FACs Recently a hunter was stopped by police for a traffic violation. As he reached into his glove box the officer … [Read more...]

A bail order that requires you to not possess firearms, explosives, or ammunition usually gives a reasonable time to dispose of the items. The items do not have to be surrendered to the police unless the order specifically says so. When you place the items into storage of a person who is legally entitled to possess the firearms, explosives, and ammunition they are still your property. You can sell … [Read more...]

If you have applied for a FAC and been refused you have thirty days to require a hearing before a judge of the Provincial Court to review the decision of the local firearms officer. At the hearing, which is a reference, the standard rules of evidence are relaxed. The purpose of the hearing is to review the decision of the firearms officer based on the criteria set out in the Criminal Code of … [Read more...]

Under the Criminal Code a police officer can apply to have you prohibited from owning or possessing firearms, ammunition or explosives for up to 5 years. This can be applied for independently of any criminal charge or civil incident of spousal abuse. This is usually initiated where the police have received a complaint of imminent danger from a person who fears your potential act against them. To … [Read more...]

Topics covered in this advisory: How The Police Handle A Gun Call Your Right To Silence   How The Police Handle A Gun Call The following is a typical scenario of how the police handle a gun call. This type of action has been used by several police forces and has been used for matters as simple as unsafe storage. If this occurs to you, your rights may have been violated. You hear a … [Read more...]

Do The Police Need A Warrant To Search For My Firearms? Generally, the answer is yes. The police require a warrant to search your home, place of business or vehicle. The warrant must state the time, date, place to be searched and the purpose of the search. The warrant must be shown before entry. Always read the warrant to see what it says. If you are in doubt do not give permission to seize or … [Read more...]