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Once I receive my Restricted PAL I would like to register as a collector. This may not sound legit though because I am 19 so I'm having my doubts on whether or not they will believe me. The thing is that I truly want to be a collector and I have little to no desire to do any range shooting as I am a student going into university and I cannot afford to sign up for a club until I am out.

Will I have problems when I go to register and if so how can a resolve them?
Thanks!
 
collector status

you will have to prove that you know a lot about the firearm or firearms you wish to collect. history, models, parts and accessories etc... the govt may and will want you to make a written submission. so "pick" a collectable that is reasonably priced with lots of accessories.
 
Some of the collectables that are restricted will be grandfathered. Plus I would like to start collecting after university so i'd like to get this test over and done with before my mind gets burnt out:runaway:
 
I don't know if this helps, but I was in the same boat. I'm fairly old now, and while I used to hunt, all my adult life I've been interested primarily in collecting. I lived in the US and held a Curios and Relics license. Two years ago, when I moved to Canada I took amd easily passed the test (didn't have to take the course -- been doing this for a long time) for R-PAL. I asked the instructor about "collector" status because there's no license for it as there is in The States. He didn't know. However, because I moved here with a bunch of guns, I interviewed with the Regional Firearms Officer. I told him I considered myself a collector (Now I pretty much only shoot to make sure these old guns function properly.) He simply talked with me over a period of
about an hour, and then told me it sounded to him like I was indeed a collector. Since there's no official status, I have no idea if he did anything more than make a note in my file. Each time I've bought a gun since my arrival in Canada, I've declared to CFC that I was doing so for part of a collection. Noone has ever said anything, one way or another. But in my mind it's an important enough distinction that I wish the government would recognize us in a specific license. If you want to discuss this more, please send me a Private Message. I'll help you any way I can. I do think there are things you can do to make it apparent to CFC that you collect.
 
its easy, call cfc tell them to send you a collectors application. Fill it out and there is about half a page of empty space in order for you to describe why you want to have a collectors status ,and reveal a little of your knowledge and interests in fire arms new or old. You can be a collector of modern or antique firearms its all the same ,and need to show some interest and general knowledge, send it back and within 2-6 weeks its usually completed. Your license is the exactly same, only difference is when you register a firearm you will be asked if its for target shooting or collecting. My father has a few old pistols that a family member brought back from ww2, one was a polish radom 9mm he took off a German soldier that he captured with belt and holster- items I hope to inherit ,this was one of the story's I explained in the application .
I had my collectors status and 2 pistols before I had ever passed probation at my gun club or had a long term att. You do not need to know a lot of information to collect, thats why your collecting to learn and expand your knowledge of types of pistols or periods in firearms history and possibly inherit and maintain family members collections.
 
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One problem I can foresee is that the government could change the law and make it so that a person with collector status would be restricted to only collecting. If you want to be able to actually use the restricted firearms in the future, it would be best to join an inexpensive club now to preserve your status as an active target shooter. For the price of one (quality) restricted firearm you could pay for a few years of club membership.
 
I still think I should be able to take my handguns in my back yard shooting cans(With collector status if I decided to apply). Got 10 acres here... The bullets won't fly very far... and they let you do it with rifles, which would be 'more dangerous'.

What's that? I should have known better than to exercise common sense.
 
You can think what you like. If you get caught shooting handguns in the backyard you get to go for a ride in the back of a cruiser. Collector status doesn't do a thing in that respect.
 
I know full well what the rules and regulations are, you don't need to tell me the consequences. I'm telling you what should be the case. It's not, and I'm fully aware. Doesn't mean one can't voice what they think should or shouldn't be.
 
Very interesting thread. I've been wanting to become a collector as well. I mentioned it to the CFC one time and they said that there is, indeed, a separate form that you need to fill out.

I haven't gotten around to it, mind you, as I'm in college at present and don't have enough time (or space, really) to dedicate to collecting. That being said, I'm very interested in it and plan to apply some time this summer.

Good luck and keep this thread updated with any information you can...
 
I just found the Firearms Act requirements for Collectors:

Gun collectors

30. The criteria referred to in subparagraph 28(b)(ii) are that the individual

(a) has knowledge of the historical, technological or scientific characteristics that relate or distinguish the restricted firearms or handguns that he or she possesses;

(b) has consented to the periodic inspection, conducted in a reasonable manner, of the premises in which the restricted firearms or handguns are to be kept; and

(c) has complied with such other requirements as are prescribed respecting knowledge, secure storage and the keeping of records in respect of restricted firearms or handguns.
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I called the chief policy officer for the cfo. She said it was a one page form and no problem. I got mine when they changed over to this mess that they have now. Mine were military hanguns, and I just said something about the various firearms that the germans used. It was about one paragraph max. They will send you the form, take a look at it and then decide if you want to go for it.
 
Very interesting thread... I thought that you could not get collector status anymore. This is great news, as i have been wanting to obtain this. I have a few questions...

1. What pros or cons does this status come with?

2. Does this allow a person to obtain prohibited (or is this no longer available)

Sorry to hijack the thread but I am curious about this topic.


Thanks for going to be keeping us updated, I will check back often.
 
cons-(b) has consented to the periodic inspection, conducted in a reasonable manner, of the premises in which the restricted firearms or handguns are to be kept
pros- one more reason to legally own restricted firearms other than -target or (self defence)

you can not obtain prohib with this- only option is if you can inherit 12(7) pre 1946 firearms from family members
 
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