noob shotgun transport question.

[John_smith]

I understand that a shotgun is a non restricted firearm so i don't need a latt.. But do i need to carry the firearms registration certification when i take it to the range?

 

[12magnum]

yes. it will avoid problems if you are asked if your gun is regitered, by the cops.

 

[John_smith]

thanks. For some reason i thought you only needed one for restricted. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[Slimbo]

You dont need to have one for non-restricted firearms. Its just a safe bet incase you get pulled over by a policeman who decides he/she wants to save the world that day.

 

[pazzo]

you don't really need anything. it can be on the front seat, unlocked, un-cased in plain view for everyone to see. the only restriction is that it has to be UNloaded, and you must have your paperwork/ PAL.

that being said, it's not the bestest idea to do that. just giving you a case scenario

i also bring that little transportation/ storage pamphlet w/ me that the CFC sent me upon request should i get hassled by any LEO's.

so remember, UNLOADED is the only restriction.

 

[VanIsle]

so remember, UNLOADED is the only restriction.

That being said, thats only if you are with the shotgun, make sure she is secured out of sight if you stop for smokes or something.

 

[curtmg]

If it's one of the non-restricted 8.5 inchers, I wouldn't even look at it without the paper proving it's non-restricted in my hand. You could almost guarantee a hassle, half the gunnutz don't believe it's non-restricted, imagine what a police officer would think.

 

[Ren]

Save yourself the hassle and keep the shotgun in your trunk and reg cert and PAL in your wallet.

 

[nelly250]

definately a good idea to keep it in a case as well. I've been hasseld by police that told me it must be cased during transport.

Also, i've always thought that when in a hunting area it must be cased after legal light...this one may not a be a federal regulation, so it could vary depending on your location. Can anyone clear this up?

 

[w squared]

My PAL/RPAL course instructor was retired police officer. His suggestion to us was that we make a point of always carrying our PAL and registration certs with us when transporting or using firearms. It's one more way of making sure that we're less likely to be inconvenienced by ignorance. Even if it's not a legal requirement, it is one extra layer of insurance against a police officer that is having a crappy day and has been misinformed about Canadian gun laws. Never assume that someone else is informed, and never expect the benefit of the doubt.

I personally tend to ensure that I have the appropriate documents with me by keeping my PAL in my wallet, and copies of my LTATT and all reg certs in a package that I put in my range bag when I'm transporting any firearm.

Given the prevalence of ignorance and misinformation about firearms and firearms laws here in Canada, every chance you get to be a positive example of gun ownership is worth something to us. Go ahead and mention that you aren't required by law to provide the registration on a non-restricted firearm, but also state that you happen to have it with you and have no objection to showing it the constable.