Is there a way to check if a firearm is stolen?

[Noltz]

Very quick question; Is there a convenient way to check if a firearm is stolen? Or perhaps reworded, do the Police keep a record of serial numbers of stolen guns?


I'm sorry, I did search, and got the 15-mile-long Germany's Registry thread.

 

[Juan For All]

If it has been entered as stolen it will show up with a check by the police.

It is possible that the s/n was not known at the time of theft and may not be on the system.

J

 

[Yogi05]

Can't you tell by the empty space in your safe??

Had to.....

Other than calling the CFP, I can't think of one.

There used to be a public access site for CPIC where you could check car VIN and bicyles, but not sure what other items you could check. It's been ages since I saw that site but I seem to remember an "other items" category.

 

[Noltz]

Contacted the RCMP on this;

>>> On 4/30/2012 at 11:09 PM, in message <201205010209.q4129De6022259@vapl-tribal.itsso.gc.ca>, [REMOVED] wrote:

Hello,

I'm wondering, with the passing of C-19, if there is a convenient way for a member of the public to verify a non-restricted firearm is not stolen before purchasing from another individual?

Does the RCMP (or local Police Departments) keep records of serial numbers of stolen firearms?

Thank you for your time,

[Removed]

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Thank you for your correspondence.

On April 5, 2012, Bill C-19, Ending the Long-Gun Registry Act, came into effect. The key changes are as follows:

Removal of the requirement to register non-restricted firearms
Destruction of the existing non-restricted firearms registration records
Allowing the transferor of a non-restricted firearm to obtain confirmation of a transferee’s firearms acquisition licence prior to the transfer being finalized
Until further notice, due to a Court Order issued by the Quebec Superior Court, residents of Quebec are still required to register non-restricted firearms with the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program.

That being said, records are no longer kept on Non-Restricted firearms. Any previous records are no longer available. You may wish to check with your local authorities concerning records that may/may not have on file.

Sincerely,

Marla


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[Can-down]

Sounds like Maria needs reading comprehension training.