Gun Legislation in Canada

[flipex]

the more you know....

Gun Legislation
· 1934
o Registration of ALL handguns
· 1938
o Register a handgun every 5 years
· 1951
o RCMP in charge of registering
o If someone wants one they go through the RCMP
· 1977
o Bill C-51
o Passed – anyone to buy guns needed an FAC certificated
§ Background checks
§ Trying to make sure nobody with a criminal record or mental illness is buying a gun
· 1991
o Bill C-17
o Photo and 2 references to make sure you are stable
o Waiting period for FAC
o Prevent impulse purchase
o Safety training for FAC
o More background information when applying
o Regulations about storage, handling and transportation
· 1994
o Safety course and pass a test for FAC
· 1995
o Bill C-68 (related to the Montreal Massacre)
o Firearms act
o Regulate all aspects (trigger lock – no ammunition near gun)
o FAC replaced by new licensing system that must be renewed (pay for renewal)
o No automatic
o All guns must be registered
· 1998
o Acquire ammunition you need a license
o Renewed every 5 years
o All long guns registered – 2003
o Safe storage of guns

[jtg1993]

*i am jtg1993"
*in canada*
*owns 2 unregistered guns*
*guns are a .22 long rifle and 12 gauge pump*
*also knows someone with a ak47 here*
*laughs at laws*

[mj]

/care, it's canukistan.

We'll deal with you once we handle mexico.