Notice to BC wilderness ATC holders

I'm sitting taking a break in Prince George this morning and not taking off into the bush again until this afternoon so I had a chance to get onto this thread for a few minutes...

I feel very strongly that we should have at least 4 handguns on our permits.

I could get by with only 2 semi-auto 10mm's for winter when the bears are sleeping and 2 41mag and up revolvers for when they are not.

I could then also use a combination of them for all of the different areas/seasons/work I'm in/do...

I also see it as, if you are not needing work on your handguns now and then you are not practicing with them and shooting them enough... :D
 
I am now working in Alberta and will be in the Edmonton area for a few days starting tomorrow.

I have been in discussions with the Alberta CFC office.

I may have some interesting news in the next couple of days...

Stay tuned for an update... :)
 
Just to add to the discussion, I finally got off my ass and faxed in a request to add a 629 to my BC/YT ATC. in 4 business days I received a fax requesting a proof of proficiency with the specific firearm to be added.

I replied by fax again, stating that the 629 was identical to the existing 29 on my ATC, except for being stainless steel. Within an hour I received a phone call informing me that the new 629 would be added with no further info required.

This is completely understandable, as the licensing clerks are simply following a procedure, and can;t be expected to look at a Reg. Cert. and know that a 629 and 29 are basically the same pistol. I was pleased that they immediately agreed that a new P of P was not necessary.

There were no issues regarding the total number of firearms on my ATC.

However, they did send a form to be used for a Proof of Proficiency. This is new, as they had not previously actually specified what constituted 'proof of proficiency'.

The form has to be completed for each firearm to be included on the ATC, and there is a note that Wilderness ATCs require testing with a holster with 'sufficient retention value as to prevent accidental loss or discharge'.

None of this actually is a change from previous policy, but it is a change or formalization of procedure in issuing ATC's
 
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Just picked up my Alberta ATC and was hoping to have my G20 & 29 added as well but as of now I am only issued an ATC for the same revolvers as my BC ATC.

Was hoping to have them on this permit oh well I guess I will try for an addition in a month or so... :)
 
OK guys it is time to apply/reapply for your semi-autos on your BC ATC permits.

We now have a new Chief CFO officer that up until a couple of days ago did not know about the refusal to allow semi-auto's or more than 2 handguns to our permits.

I am sending in my application to add 2 semi-auto's this coming week.

Remember they will be asking for a proficiency letter for each handgun you are applying for so include that letter...

Good luck and get on it now...
 
I have a friend who is thinking of picking up a prohib 44 Mag (he has his 12.6). He has an ATC with his long barrel 44 but was figuring that it would be easier to carry and work with a short barrel revolver. Do you know of anyone with a prohibited barrel revolver on their ATC or any reason he might not be able to add one to his ATC.
 
Faxed in my request to have semi-auto's put back onto my ATC's yesterday...

Now I need to work on my patience skills... :popCorn:
 
rick357 said:
I have a friend who is thinking of picking up a prohib 44 Mag (he has his 12.6). He has an ATC with his long barrel 44 but was figuring that it would be easier to carry and work with a short barrel revolver. Do you know of anyone with a prohibited barrel revolver on their ATC or any reason he might not be able to add one to his ATC.
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I have 2 12(6) revolvers on my ATC. Tell him to go ahead and have it added to his ATC.
 
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