acquiring a 12 (6)

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So my dad has a 4" revolver which I wish to aquire and he wants to give it to me. He has a 12 (6) on his license, I do not.
He bought the gun years and years ago... so by the way I understand it, he can transfer it to me somehow.
Does he just call the rcmp and requst a transfer or what?
What will my license then have on it?
 
Your license will never have 12(6) on it unless you have a time machine.

If the revolver is pre-1946, you can acquire it from him as a 12(7). This does not allow you to acquire more or other prohibited handguns. If it's post-'46, you're SOL.
 
geologist said:
The executor has the right to possess the HG for a "reasonable" amount of time . "Reasonable" is not clearly defined in C68......................................
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That because "reasonable" might depend on things like sentimental value............;)
 
You do not have to have a 12(6) to get a 12(6) gun, but your dad may have to pass away first. You may be able to ask the RCMP and see if the transfer can happen when he is alive but I doubt it. As is listed in the below link (I also posted the part about prohibited) you can inherit the prohibited gun but will not get a 12(6) put on your lilcense, there would be a stipulation for you to be able to have only that prohib on your license, not be able to deal them. If you want to sell it I think you would be able to do that to a proper dealer, you would also be able to leave it to a direct relative of yourself.

This rule has been put in place for family heirlooms.

Too bad you cannot get it now, but I don't think that would fly.

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/fs-fd/will-testament-eng.htm

Prohibited Firearms
•Prohibited firearms can be transferred to an individual who has a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) which includes the appropriate prohibited licence privilege.
•If the deceased individual had prohibited privileges on his or her licence, prohibited firearms in the estate can be transferred to certain family members even if they do not have grandfathered privileges, providing: ◦the prohibited firearm is a grandfathered handgun described in subsection 12(6.1) of the Firearms Act, with a barrel equal to or less than 105 mm in length or designed or adapted to discharge .25 or .32 caliber cartridges; and
â—¦the prohibited handgun was manufactured before 1946; and
â—¦the individual is the spouse, common-law partner, brother, sister, child or grandchild of the deceased registered owner; and
â—¦the handgun is used for a permitted purpose such as target shooting or as part of a collection.
 
Your father has the right buy a whole whack of 12.6's and pass them on to you.
Give him the money and go for it. You want to own a 12.6 Luger? You can.
 
Pre-1946, there are lots of cool guns. Walther PPK, Luger, etc. 12(7) is on the RCMP website and it's a pretty simple process to acquire these via your (living) father.

If it's a Smith & Wesson your Father has, get hold of some digital calipers and measure down the bore of the barrel to the face of the cylinder. You may find it's 105.05 mm or some such thing - I have one of those, a Model 66 that has a slightly longer barrel. Then you need to get the pistol re-classified, which is not that hard, it may just take time. Hey presto! Restricted.

Yes, as executor you would have possession of your Father's firearms. Your Father may even designate co-executors with specific responsibilities. The problem is, you won't get an ATT to the gun range as executor in most Provinces. Possession, but not use. And eventually, you will have to sell or otherwise dispose of the prohibs, and/or pay your lawyer to write letters to your CFO demanding more time to dispose of them.

While you're spending money, there is always the option of starting a firearms business, getting the appropriate licenses, and then being able to own all sorts of things. Nobody has to die for that option, you just need money and the interest.

Best of all, you could get busy and sign some of the petitions circulating, and contact your MP, about changing the stupid firearms laws in this country back to when they were sane (pre-95). Make it clear that you would be a donor, but you can't donate anything since part of your family wealth -- the prohibited firearm(s) -- is doomed to be devalued to nothing.
 
I'm too in the same boat. I thought pre 46 was one of the scenarios not part of it. I still have to talk to my CFO about my fathers collection. Still years away yet hopefully but still would like to know the deal.
 
Fox said:
Where does it say anything about pre 1946? All I read is where it says prohibited or antique (pre 1898 with a bunch of restrictions)
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From your earlier post with highlighting added...

Prohibited Firearms
Prohibited firearms can be transferred to an individual who has a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) which includes the appropriate prohibited licence privilege.
If the deceased individual had prohibited privileges on his or her licence, prohibited firearms in the estate can be transferred to certain family members even if they do not have grandfathered privileges, providing:

  • the prohibited firearm is a grandfathered handgun described in subsection 12(6.1) of the Firearms Act, with a barrel equal to or less than 105 mm in length or designed or adapted to discharge .25 or .32 caliber cartridges; and
  • the prohibited handgun was manufactured before 1946; and
  • the individual is the spouse, common-law partner, brother, sister, child or grandchild of the deceased registered owner; and
  • the handgun is used for a permitted purpose such as target shooting or as part of a collection.
 
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