Body Armour Sales to Civilians - VERY IMPORTANT FOR ALL!

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I spent some time today speaking with the controlled goods program people. They have informed me that all levels of body armour and protective plates are now part of the controlled goods program and as such we are not able to sell to civilians (regardless if body armour is allowed or not in your province) without that civilian being registered with the controlled goods program.

As such any business selling body armour in Canada can't sell to civilians that aren't registered with controlled goods program. This applies to both hard and soft armour, new or used.


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I am pretty sure that is what I was taught during my PAL course, that civilians are not allowed to have body armour.
 
This includes the need to register body armour, after a security check, and a letter "justifying" the need for exemption to own a controlled item. BS. I have no letter for eye protection, seat belts or a hard hat, I see no need for one here. The other items belong on the list, armour doesn't.
 
Defence Production Act
The Controlled Goods Program (CGP) enforces the Defence Production Act (DPA), which, in addition to registration, provides for the exemption or exclusion of certain persons. Anyone who examines, possesses or transfers controlled goods in Canada is required to register with the CGP.

Responsibilities of the CGP:
The administration of the program is the responsibility of the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC). Through a delegation of authority, the Minister of PWGSC has authorized the CGP to act on her behalf. In accordance with the regulations and on the basis of a mandatory security assessment prescribed by regulation, the CGP has the authority to register any person or, to deny, suspend, amend or revoke a registration. The CGP may also exempt an individual from registration or, deny, suspend, amend or revoke an exemption. Furthermore, for the purposes of registration or exemption, the CGP may request any information, which is deemed necessary, for conducting a security assessment.

Consequences:
The CGP has the authority to inspect registered companies to ensure compliance. Companies must be ready for inspection at all times and produce any required records upon request. The CGP also has the authority to detain or remove any controlled good until it is satisfied that the requirements of the DPA are met. Anyone who is not registered, excluded or exempt from registration with the CGP is not permitted to examine, possess or transfer controlled goods in Canada.

Companies that fail to comply with the DPA can have their registration with the CGP suspended or revoked. Companies and individuals can also face prosecution for failing to comply with the CGP. As per the DPA , fines vary from $25,000 to $2,000,000 daily or an imprisonment not exceeding 10 years, or both.


Top of Page Controlled Goods Regulations
The Controlled Goods Program (CGP) is governed by the Controlled Goods Regulations (CGR). Its objective is to safeguard controlled goods in Canada and prevent controlled goods from being accessed by unauthorized persons. More specifically, the CGR provides detailed information with respect to the requirements for registration such as who can apply, how to apply, what specific information is required to apply, and which factors are considered when deciding whether or not to register a person.

Once registration is approved, every registered person (i.e. an individual, corporation, partnership or any other business enterprise, registered under the CGP) is subject to the following conditions:

•Keep and maintain a record of controlled goods, security assessments and supporting documentation, information on the identities of exempt individuals and evidence regarding the classes of exempt individuals;
•Appoint an individual as a Designated Official (DO);
•Establish and implement a security plan;
•Provide training programs and security briefings in respect of the secure handling of controlled goods; and
•Advise the CGP of any security breaches in relation to controlled goods.
Furthermore, the CGR provides information on the DO's responsibilities within his/her organization, with respect to the CGP. The DO must conduct security assessments that take into account the following, although not limited to: personal references, criminal history, places of residence, employment and educational histories. The CGR also gives particulars on which classes of individuals are eligible for an exemption (visitors, temporary workers) or, who is exempt (ITAR, US government officials) from registration. In this regard, it also details what kind of evidence is required to obtain such an exemption.


Top of Page Export Control List
The Export Control List (ECL), published by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, identifies specific goods that are controlled for export from Canada to other countries. For the purpose of the Controlled Goods Program (CGP), anyone dealing with the following controlled goods in Canada identified in the ECL is required to register with the CGP:

All items under Group 2 (item 2-1 to 2-22):
These items are munitions specifically designed or modified for military use such as:

•Weapons and ammunitions (machine guns & anti-tank weapons);
•Bombs, torpedoes, mines and missiles;
•Warning systems;
•Military vehicles (tanks), vessels (submarines) and combat aircraft;
•Chemical, biological and radioactive material which is used in war; and
•Protective equipment (armoured plate and body armour).
Item 5504 under Group 5:
The goods listed under this item are considered as strategic goods such as:

•Global navigation satellite systems;
•Ground control stations; and
•Nuclear weapons design and testing equipment.
All items under Group 6:
These items include missile technology such as:

•Complete delivery systems (rocket, ballistic & cruise missile);
•Propulsion equipment (turbojet, turbofan & pulse jet engines);
•Navigation & stealth equipment (flight instrument systems);
•Avionics (radar & Global Positioning System);
•Launch support equipment (gravity meters & precision tracking); and
 
Netghost said:
Should be an exemption for hunters.
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Should be an exemption for everyone. If they must regulate it, then make it valid to PAL licence holders. Police and military are no more special than any other citizen; their right to personal protection is no greater than that of any other individual.

Thanks for the update, Ryan. I was wondering if there wouldn't be some sort of wrench in the works. Too bad for you though; you probably would have sold more stock if these things were not so.
 
CGP Registration
Registration with the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) is mandatory for any person examining, possessing or transferring controlled goods in Canada. Furthermore, to transfer a controlled good outside of Canada, registration with the CGP is a prerequisite for the issuance of an export permit by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Failure to do so may constitute an offence under federal laws that could lead to prosecution and substantial sanctions against the offender.

Who can register?
Individuals are eligible to register with the CGP provided they carry on business in Canada, give their consent to a security assessment and are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident ordinarily resident in Canada. Businesses are eligible to register with the CGP provided they are incorporated under federal, provincial or territorial laws or are authorized by federal, provincial or territorial laws to carry on business in Canada.

Who can be excluded or exempted from registration?
To be excluded from registration, you must be employed by a Canadian federal, provincial or territorial government, a federal Crown Corporation, be a public officer as defined by the Criminal Code or a member of a visiting force as listed in the Visiting Forces Act and deal with controlled goods in the performance of your official duties.

To be exempted by application to the CGP, you must be a visitor or a temporary worker of a person registered with the CGP and required to examine, possess or transfer controlled goods.

Visitors that are eligible for exemption from registration with the CGP must complete an Application for Exemption from Registration found on the Forms page. A visitor is not permitted to access controlled goods until a Certificate of Exemption from Registration is issued by the CGP. Further details relating to a visitor's eligibility can be found in the Policy and Guidelines on visitor exemptions *.

Temporary workers that are eligible for exemption from registration with the CGP must complete an Application for Exemption from Registration and a Security Assessment Application for a temporary worker found on the Forms page. A temporary worker is not permitted to access controlled goods until a Certificate of Exemption from Registration is issued by the CGP. Further details relating to a temporary worker's eligibility can be found in the Policy and Guideline on Temporary Worker Exemption and Security Assessment *.

* The information in this policy may not be updated to reflect amendments made to original content and may become obsolete in whole or in part at any time without notice. For up-to-date information please contact the Controlled Goods Program.


Top of Page How to Register with the CGP
Individuals or businesses that are eligible to register with the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) must complete an Application for Registration and submit it along with a Security Assessment Application for each proposed Designated Official. Visit our Forms page to access these applications.

Applications for registration with the Controlled Goods Program will be reviewed to ensure completeness and permit processing. If the application is incomplete or missing supporting documents, it will be returned. All documentation must be received by mail or fax, visit the Contact CGP page for these credentials.

New Registration
The Application for Registration form should be accompanied with

•Proof of business;
•Justification for Registration;
The Application for Registration must also be accompanied by the Security Assessment Applications and supporting documents for the appropriate individuals, including:

•Designated Official(s);
•Authorized Individuals (AI) who require direct access to controlled goods;
•Owners with more than 20% of the outstanding voting shares or interests of the business.
Note: All Security Assessments granting authorization to access controlled goods are valid for a period of 5 years, as long as the individual remains with the same organization.

To ensure the Security Assessment Applications are complete and have the required supporting documentation, refer to the Security Assessment Checklists.

Renewals
Submission of applications for renewal is required no less than 90 days prior to expiration of current registration in order to allow sufficient time for processing.

The Application for Registration must be fully completed and you must identify “renewal” in section B of the form.
Top of Page Justification for Registration
As part of the Controlled Goods Program registration process you will be asked to provide a brief description of your organization's business activities relating to controlled goods. We encourage you to ensure there is a need for your organization to be registered. You will need to specify in detail the controlled goods you will examine, possess or transfer; and provide information regarding any contractual or work commitments involving access to controlled goods.

The more details you provide, by way of justification for registration, the more quickly we can make a determination on your application. Upon receipt of your application for registration, confirmation of the justification is the first step taken by a Program Analyst to assess the application for registration.

Whenever possible you should provide (all that apply):

•A description of the business relationship which will necessitate your company's registration for the examination, possession or transfer of controlled goods.
•A detailed description of controlled goods services or products your business provides or will provide.
•A description of the requirement that exists with the registered company (contractual, supply or services, for bidding purposes, purchase orders, etc.).
•Any available contract information: name of the company the controlled goods contract is with, length of contract (start/end date) and contact person's name, e-mail and telephone number.
•Details of any other requirements such as an exemption under International Traffic in Arms Regulations , an export permit, or a DFAIT advisory opinion; any of these should be accompanied by documentation that will substantiate your requirement to register.
•Details of where your organization's personnel will access (examine, possess and/or transfer) controlled goods. If not at your primary location, where will the controlled goods be examined, in possession and/or transferred?
All information provided in the application must be verifiable.
 
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