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    Handgun Registration.

    I have my Rpal and have a question that I encountered.
    I got a book on firearms for Christmas and it states that handgun owners in Canada have to register their handguns. I have not bought any handguns yet and do not remember anything about this mentioned in the course or any of the materials used. I also cannot find anything about this statement on the rcmp site.
    Can anyone clarify this?
    Thanks

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    Yes you have to register all restricted firearms. Handguns are in the restricted class. How else are the feds gonna confiscate it from you if they don't know you have it?

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    Yes, handguns are restricted and must be registered:
    http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/faq/reg-enr-eng.htm
    http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/o...eg_enr-eng.htm
    Surprised you couldn't find anything on the RCMP site.

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    Also I found this statement
    "A registration certificate may only be issued for a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm"

    However there are no details given on how to obtain this registration certificate.

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    also you need an authorization to transport restricted firearms from one location to another


    http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/faq/trans-eng.htm

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paatz View Post
    Yes, handguns are restricted and must be registered:
    http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/faq/reg-enr-eng.htm
    http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/o...eg_enr-eng.htm
    Surprised you couldn't find anything on the RCMP site.
    Thank you so much! That was fast I could not find that information.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RookieGuy View Post
    Also I found this statement
    "A registration certificate may only be issued for a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm"

    However there are no details given on how to obtain this registration certificate.
    The store or seller will contact the CFO and tell them a restricted firearm is being sold. The CFO will intiate the transfer from the store/ seller to the buyer and generate a new registration for the buyer. You, as the buyer, don't have to do a thing except confirm the transfer to you. The registration will arrive via mail to your RPAL address on file within 2 wks ( usually). You cannot take a restricted firearm to the range until the registration is in your possession.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HANNIB3L View Post
    also you need an authorization to transport restricted firearms from one location to another


    http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/faq/trans-eng.htm
    Thank you. I am aware of the ATT but missed the registration part which starts another question.
    If I buy online from one of the dealers on this fine site, Do I need to apply for an ATT to get my purchase from another province or does the supplier take care of that?
    Thank you aforehand!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Still alive View Post
    The store or seller will contact the CFO and tell them a restricted firearm is being sold. The CFO will intiate the transfer from the store/ seller to the buyer and generate a new registration for the buyer. You, as the buyer, don't have to do a thing except confirm the transfer to you. The registration will arrive via mail to your RPAL address on file within 2 wks ( usually). You cannot take a restricted firearm to the range until the registration is in your possession.
    Once again remarkable thanks!
    How do I confirm the transfer?

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    You guys are amazing I really appreciate all the help.
    I do belong to 2 clubs already so I will be taking the club course asap and hopefully get 2 att's withing the next few months.
    Big Thanks!

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