collector of target shooter
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For what it's worth, I am a collector, but I belong to a gun club so I can fire some of the pieces I collect. When I talked with the Regional Firearms Officer about this, his comment was that if you register as a collector, but really aren't, at some time someone may ask about the "collection". But apparently, under the law, the classification is less important than things like storage and transport. In either case, if you want to shoot, you have to belong to a club (unless you live somewhere with lots and lots of room around you).
It is much easier to justify the gun purchase if you belong to the club. By talking to Ontario CFO a few months back, he indicated that they are more open to approve transfers for target shooting than collection...
Igor.
Igor.
I will sometimes list both for the reason for acquisition. It depends on the gun I am buying. I have never had to justify any gun I had listed for collection only, but I have had guns registered for collection prior to C68. I've never filled out any form of any kind relating to collection.
If there is a colectors licence I have never heard of one.
If there is a colectors licence I have never heard of one.
You hear so many rumours - most of them that you can't easily confirm. Not to mention that the rules seem to change by province and day by day.
I have several hand guns that would be deemed shooters by most everybody. And, I shoot them at commercial ranges where I am not a member. But, I also have new and unturned pieces that are obviously collector's items. I have never declared myself, or been deemed to be, a collector. Nor have I ever been asked by the CFC for the name of my club membership. All my handguns have been purchased without ever having a club membership.
In the past 2 years or so, when making purchases, I have been asked by dealers what club I belong to (presumably a requirement of the CFC because I can't imagine any dealer wanting to know). Each time I just gave a name and no proof has ever been demanded.
A couple of months ago, I joined a range. One reason I did this is because a consensus seems to be building that, to remain a credible handgun target shooter, you have to be a member of a range. I also wanted more options for places to shoot.
No advice in this post. Just my experiences to compare and contrast with what others have experienced.
I have several hand guns that would be deemed shooters by most everybody. And, I shoot them at commercial ranges where I am not a member. But, I also have new and unturned pieces that are obviously collector's items. I have never declared myself, or been deemed to be, a collector. Nor have I ever been asked by the CFC for the name of my club membership. All my handguns have been purchased without ever having a club membership.
In the past 2 years or so, when making purchases, I have been asked by dealers what club I belong to (presumably a requirement of the CFC because I can't imagine any dealer wanting to know). Each time I just gave a name and no proof has ever been demanded.
A couple of months ago, I joined a range. One reason I did this is because a consensus seems to be building that, to remain a credible handgun target shooter, you have to be a member of a range. I also wanted more options for places to shoot.
No advice in this post. Just my experiences to compare and contrast with what others have experienced.
Short answer: No, they can't.
Sure they can. While I don't think it would be likely but they could refuse it.
What if you did fill out the application for collector status and you said you collected early model S&W revolvers. Then you go buy a Desert Eagle and claim it is for collection purpose. They could be dickheads and refuse it. You would be able to apply for a reference hearing.
If you are forced to fill out the collector application form think about the future and don't restrict yourself.
The Gun Club
It doesn't seem worth arguing which is a better classification, collector or target. I've never had a problem with being a collector, and it is what I am. But the basic thing is that you need to belong to a club if you want to shoot, regardless of classification.
It doesn't seem worth arguing which is a better classification, collector or target. I've never had a problem with being a collector, and it is what I am. But the basic thing is that you need to belong to a club if you want to shoot, regardless of classification.
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I don't know of anyone in morontario who has managed to get a handgun transfered to them as a collector and not been a memeber of a club, but thats just me, any one out there ?
I collect all sorts of pistols and revolvers. I've never been turned down by CFC and I've never filled out any kind of form to "declare" my status. I have had a conversation with the Regional Firearms Officer who acknowledged that my collection sounds like it's a "collection". When applying for a transfer from CFC, I always state that I'm a collector. However, I also always give the name of the club I belong to, and I always obtain the applicable Authorization To Transport. I've never had a problem.
