ATT's what you need to know

[Wendell]

i recently got my ATT membership at a range in BC. So if im reading this correctly I still need to submit a form before purchasing a handgun? Kinda new to this.

Under the current law, no. When you wish to purchase a restricted firearm, you and/or the seller will initiate the transfer. Once the transfer is approved, you and the seller will be notified. When the transfer has been approved, you should have a (short-term) ATT attached (to your PAL) automatically. When the transfer has been approved, if you are also a member of an approved shooting club, you should also have a (long-term) ATT attached (to your PAL) automatically. If you have any questions about any of this, contact the CFP at 1-800-731-400, or contact a firearms officer at your (respective) provincial firearms office directly.

I need a little help also. Bought my first handgun last week. It arrived on Monday, the next day a new RPAL with special conditions arrived. I am at this moment not a member at a range. The conditions at the bottom of the page of my new RPAL says I can transport it to a range within my province, Alberta. Do I still need to apply for another ATT and do I need to provide evidence of membership to anyone? I can shoot at a local range for a daily fee. I also can buy an associate membership. If someone could point me in the right direction, I’d really appreciate it...

Contact the CFP at 1-800-731-400, or contact a firearms officer at your (respective) provincial firearms office directly.

 

[steveski]

A good positive experience in ON.

The wife and I are moving. Yesterday we logged a change of address in6 the CFP site. Today I call for an ATT and got the expected all our associates are busy recording, and can't leave a message. The recording gives the email address for the ON CFO. Sent off the email this afternoon requesting the ATT to move our restricteds. Got a reply a few hours later with attached ATT's for both the wife and myself. Aside from wondering why we need to do this as it should be automatic when I change my address, I can say I'm actually quite pleased with how fast I got the transport paperwork.

A positive experience is always good to share as most people are only quick to post negative experiences.

 

[Coastermix]

You do not need to belong to a club to buy a restricted firearm. The CFC will ask you which club you will be shooting the firearm at. You may choose at this point to say that you are a collector (not a good thing) or that you are thinking of joining ###X club. In reality, it is best that you have already joined a club before you decide to own restricted firearms.

Steps to take:

1. Make sure you have your restricted qualification first. If not, then take the course and write or challenge the exam.

2. Join a firearm club/range. In Ontario, they will eventually send in the ATT application for you.

3. Buy a restricted firearm. The CFO will give you a TATT (temporary authority to transport). Now you can take that restricted firearm home. Note: You can only transport it directly home, after which the TATT will be of no use again. You will want to own a restricted firearm at this point in time because the club may need a restricted firearm serial # when they apply for an ATT for you. You need a restricted firearm to apply for an ATT or else the CFO will not issue one.

4. Take a club approved handgun safety course.

5. Hand in your successful marking of the exam or a letter stating that you have passed the course to your secretary of your club as well as your firearm serial number. Note: Other clubs do not require your firearm serial number. Ask exactly what they need from you. Also ask for the greatest time limit and distance you can have on your ATT.

6. After the club receives your ATT back, you will then be called in to take an orientation of the club you belong to. At this time, you will be handed your ATT.

Your ATT is good for only exactly what it states. Read it carefully.

This process took me about 5 months from beginning to end (Oct. 2005/Feb. 2006).
Any finer points that I may have overlooked, please send me a PM.

Two pointers thanks to Bushwacker

Your Ontario ATT is good for transportation to any Ontario CFO approved range in the province.

Upon the ATT expiry date, your club may opt to apply for ATTs for up to 5 years duration (up from previous maximum of 3). Some ranges still apply annually.

Brand new in here...this is super helpful...thanks!

 

[Jiay]

Under the current law, no. When you wish to purchase a restricted firearm, you and/or the seller will initiate the transfer. Once the transfer is approved, you and the seller will be notified. When the transfer has been approved, you should have a (short-term) ATT attached (to your PAL) automatically. When the transfer has been approved, if you are also a member of an approved shooting club, you should also have a (long-term) ATT attached (to your PAL) automatically. If you have any questions about any of this, contact the CFP at 1-800-731-400, or contact a firearms officer at your (respective) provincial firearms office directly.



Contact the CFP at 1-800-731-400, or contact a firearms officer at your (respective) provincial firearms office directly.

When you sayy it's attached automatically, is it written anywhere? I just received my PAL and I'm not sure if I need to fill out an ATT form? or do you mean that with the new law, its no longer required to fill an ATT out.

 

[tiriaq]

When you sayy it's attached automatically, is it written anywhere? I just received my PAL and I'm not sure if I need to fill out an ATT form? or do you mean that with the new law, its no longer required to fill an ATT out.

Have you looked at the special conditions attached to your PAL?
Your existing ATT privileges are listed there.

 

[RYoung]

Hey there, I'm also pretty new to the whole, restricted firearms ownership thing. I just read the sheet that my license came on, and it says "Transport of restricted firearms and/or prohibited handguns possessed for the purpose of target practice to and from all shooting clubs and ranges approved under section 29 of the firearms act". Does that mean I am able to take my restricted firearms to any approved range to shoot, not just the one I'm a member of?? With their notice, I assume.

 

[Marrowe]

Hey there, I'm also pretty new to the whole, restricted firearms ownership thing. I just read the sheet that my license came on, and it says "Transport of restricted firearms and/or prohibited handguns possessed for the purpose of target practice to and from all shooting clubs and ranges approved under section 29 of the firearms act". Does that mean I am able to take my restricted firearms to any approved range to shoot, not just the one I'm a member of?? With their notice, I assume.

Yes. You can transport your restricted to any approved range in the province that you reside in. Also, when you first get your restricted license the special conditions on the sheet that the card is attached to will be blank. When you purchase your 1st restricted you will get a new license in the mail and the new sheet it comes with will have conditions listed. Kind of a waste. But thats how they do it.

 

[RYoung]

Yes. You can transport your restricted to any approved range in the province that you reside in. Also, when you first get your restricted license the special conditions on the sheet that the card is attached to will be blank. When you purchase your 1st restricted you will get a new license in the mail and the new sheet it comes with will have conditions listed. Kind of a waste. But thats how they do it.

Yes, I got my second license, and it was that sheet the second one came on that I was referring to. It is a massive waste, isn't it? Oh well. Thank you for clarifying for me.

 

[Daishi]

So before I go and get myself into a heap of dog poo...

When I buy my first handgun, the RCMP are supposed to send me a new license in the mail that includes special conditions saying I can transport it to ranges and the like, I do not have to fill out an ATT every time I want to go to the range in Alberta? I assume it would be a piece of paper to keep with my firearms, or something that can be looked up on my license?

 

[shawn]

So before I go and get myself into a heap of dog poo...

When I buy my first handgun, the RCMP are supposed to send me a new license in the mail that includes special conditions saying I can transport it to ranges and the like, I do not have to fill out an ATT every time I want to go to the range in Alberta? I assume it would be a piece of paper to keep with my firearms, or something that can be looked up on my license?

Yes you will get a new RPAL with conditions attached. Your conditions will be on the "card carrier" paper you RPAL will be attached too. That is your ATT and must accompany your RPAL. But they are currently shut down so there is no idea of when you will get this

Shawn

 

[Daishi]

So I bought my first restricted, and when doing the transfer was asked for the name of my range, but no other information. The transfer cleared in 18 hours (today) and will be shipped out on Monday.

Unfortunately the card processing is down for the foreseable future, so I cant do anything without my new license and registration card.

What are the places I can go to with my firearm without having to apply for an ATT? Can I only got to MY range, or all ranges?

 

[JayeM]

Hello there, new guy here as you can see.
Here's my questions/situation;
1. I intend on buying my first handgun online from a reputable Canadian store.
Can I go ahead and order the pistol before I have the ATT since it's coming in the mail? Or is there different steps to take?

2. Do I have to join a club before I order the pistol?

I read the sticky but there's still a bit of confusion here on what I should do first and in what order. Thank you.

I just spoke to the Ontario CFO about this, as I also just bought a gun online (although from a private individual, not a store). My findings are as follows:

1. You can order the pistol without having an ATT. An ATT is not required to ship the gun, assuming it is being shipped directly to your door. You DO need an ATT if the pistol gets shipped to a courier depot of some sort, and you need to bring it home from the depot.

2. I am not a member of a club (yet), and I have successfully registered two handguns.

Hope this helps. I am also new to the game, so if someone with more experience wants to chime in, be my guest.

 

[jfirefighter]

The Ontario CFO told me that a ongoing ATT is attached to my license. It provides me authorization to go to my gun club, any legal gunsmith or other legal reason for moving firearm.

 

[bruinstalker]

The Ontario CFO told me that a ongoing ATT is attached to my license. It provides me authorization to go to my gun club, any legal gunsmith or other legal reason for moving firearm.

this is accurate

 

[C0ps]

You do not need to belong to a club to buy a restricted firearm. The CFC will ask you which club you will be shooting the firearm at. You may choose at this point to say that you are a collector (not a good thing) or that you are thinking of joining ###X club. In reality, it is best that you have already joined a club before you decide to own restricted firearms.

Steps to take:

1. Make sure you have your restricted qualification first. If not, then take the course and write or challenge the exam.

2. Join a firearm club/range. In Ontario, they will eventually send in the ATT application for you.

3. Buy a restricted firearm. The CFO will give you a TATT (temporary authority to transport). Now you can take that restricted firearm home. Note: You can only transport it directly home, after which the TATT will be of no use again. You will want to own a restricted firearm at this point in time because the club may need a restricted firearm serial # when they apply for an ATT for you. You need a restricted firearm to apply for an ATT or else the CFO will not issue one.

4. Take a club approved handgun safety course.

5. Hand in your successful marking of the exam or a letter stating that you have passed the course to your secretary of your club as well as your firearm serial number. Note: Other clubs do not require your firearm serial number. Ask exactly what they need from you. Also ask for the greatest time limit and distance you can have on your ATT.

6. After the club receives your ATT back, you will then be called in to take an orientation of the club you belong to. At this time, you will be handed your ATT.

Your ATT is good for only exactly what it states. Read it carefully.

This process took me about 5 months from beginning to end (Oct. 2005/Feb. 2006).
Any finer points that I may have overlooked, please send me a PM.

Two pointers thanks to Bushwacker

Your Ontario ATT is good for transportation to any Ontario CFO approved range in the province.

Upon the ATT expiry date, your club may opt to apply for ATTs for up to 5 years duration (up from previous maximum of 3). Some ranges still apply annually.

Does noone update this information? Its incorrect in Ontario

 

[shawn]

So I bought my first restricted, and when doing the transfer was asked for the name of my range, but no other information. The transfer cleared in 18 hours (today) and will be shipped out on Monday.

Unfortunately the card processing is down for the foreseable future, so I cant do anything without my new license and registration card.

What are the places I can go to with my firearm without having to apply for an ATT? Can I only got to MY range, or all ranges?

What does your ATT/Conditions say?

It holds the answers you seek

Shawn

 

[shawn]

The Ontario CFO told me that a ongoing ATT is attached to my license. It provides me authorization to go to my gun club, any legal gunsmith or other legal reason for moving firearm.

Nope, sorry it doesnt

It provides you with what ever conditions are listed on your conditions sheet nothing more nothing less. Unless your conditions sheet says "other legal reason" it only allows what is listed. And the automatic conditions as specified in the act, and they do not include transporting a gun not registered to you or taking a gun to the post office

this is accurate

No its not

Shawn

 

[Kano]

Its been awhile for me due to COVID going to the range. Had my pistol when ATTs were made a condition of the RPAL. I would like to attend a gun range this weekend, do I need to get an ATT?

 

[DSG03]

If your RPAL is still valid there are 2 conditions that remain with it that don’t require an ATT. They are:

- To and from a section 29 approved shooting range (in your province)
- To transport a newly acquired firearm home

So you should be good to go!

You do need an ATT for out of province, to the border, to gunsmith, gun show etc.

 

[Kano]

If your RPAL is still valid there are 2 conditions that remain with it that don’t require an ATT. They are:

- To and from a section 29 approved shooting range (in your province)
- To transport a newly acquired firearm

So you should be good to go!

You do need an ATT for out of province, to the border, to gunsmith, gun show etc.

Thanks, appreciate it.