- Location
- On a resonably direct route in NS
How many pages comprise an ATT, even this isn't standard across different CFO realms!
Some people get their Authorization printed by the CFO and mailed to them; I guess we can consider it complete as whatever they put in the envelope. Some get an e-mail and can print it themselves (or keep it electronic only), but if you're not careful you might just print the front page and not select the rest when you press Print. Some even get them through their club, and those guys might have either a physical or electronic source, again.
A standard form ATT seems to consist of:
1. Title page; says ATT R or P firearms on top, issued to your name is the first line.
2. Registration Certificates, listing which Registered firearms you may Transport.
3. Conditions and Destinations. Reasonably direct and all that.
4. Additional Conditions. Because you aren't being controlled enough! This page is optional.
The first three are quarter-page sized, but (4.) appears to take up a full page when present.
(1.) is fairly standard, has your information, when it expires, and should list your club with the Reason of target practice. It *might* say ‘or any approved range’ within your Province, or you might be confined to yours only [Ontario, Quebec?].
(2.) in most places doesn't list Certificate numbers, but Nova Scotia does (and mails a new ATT whenever you Transfer one in or out). Other options are all Restricted* (*or 12(6.1) handguns) Registered to you specifically [many Provinces], Registered to your address [Ontario], or for which the holder has the Registration Certificate in their possession [borrowed guns — where do they issue these?].
(3.) gives the Transport route at the bottom; From: your address, To: your range OR any approved range, Return to: your address. Frequency and Times, in theory it might say week-ends only, between 12h00 and 15h00, but I think universally it's whenever, all day long, as long as an approved range is operating [one-time Authorizations get specific here, e.g., post office at 123 Fake St. at noon]. Above are conditions, including some that seem absolutely standard, but others get mixed around by the various CFOs.
And (4.) has more conditions, that they couldn't fit in the six spaces or so for conditions on (3.). If you were issued the last page you must abide by all conditions on both (3.) and (4.), otherwise only the first. [We have seen a picture from Saskatchewan with a page (4.), and I know Nova Scotia lacks one, as apparently does Ontario. Which other Provinces hand out fours?]
As to conditions, the most standard ones, which are usually on (3.) I gather, would be:
And then they pick and choose from other conditions, which could go on either page, including:
Some people get their Authorization printed by the CFO and mailed to them; I guess we can consider it complete as whatever they put in the envelope. Some get an e-mail and can print it themselves (or keep it electronic only), but if you're not careful you might just print the front page and not select the rest when you press Print. Some even get them through their club, and those guys might have either a physical or electronic source, again.
A standard form ATT seems to consist of:
1. Title page; says ATT R or P firearms on top, issued to your name is the first line.
2. Registration Certificates, listing which Registered firearms you may Transport.
3. Conditions and Destinations. Reasonably direct and all that.
4. Additional Conditions. Because you aren't being controlled enough! This page is optional.
The first three are quarter-page sized, but (4.) appears to take up a full page when present.
(1.) is fairly standard, has your information, when it expires, and should list your club with the Reason of target practice. It *might* say ‘or any approved range’ within your Province, or you might be confined to yours only [Ontario, Quebec?].
(2.) in most places doesn't list Certificate numbers, but Nova Scotia does (and mails a new ATT whenever you Transfer one in or out). Other options are all Restricted* (*or 12(6.1) handguns) Registered to you specifically [many Provinces], Registered to your address [Ontario], or for which the holder has the Registration Certificate in their possession [borrowed guns — where do they issue these?].
(3.) gives the Transport route at the bottom; From: your address, To: your range OR any approved range, Return to: your address. Frequency and Times, in theory it might say week-ends only, between 12h00 and 15h00, but I think universally it's whenever, all day long, as long as an approved range is operating [one-time Authorizations get specific here, e.g., post office at 123 Fake St. at noon]. Above are conditions, including some that seem absolutely standard, but others get mixed around by the various CFOs.
And (4.) has more conditions, that they couldn't fit in the six spaces or so for conditions on (3.). If you were issued the last page you must abide by all conditions on both (3.) and (4.), otherwise only the first. [We have seen a picture from Saskatchewan with a page (4.), and I know Nova Scotia lacks one, as apparently does Ontario. Which other Provinces hand out fours?]
As to conditions, the most standard ones, which are usually on (3.) I gather, would be:
- Firearms must be Transported by a route that, in all circumstances, is reasonably direct.
- The holder must be in Possession of a valid Firearms Licence or Firearms Acquisition Certificate. [Why they maintain the FAC after almost 20 years is a real mystery!]
- The Transportation of the firearm(s) must be in accordance with the Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by Individuals Regulations.
And then they pick and choose from other conditions, which could go on either page, including:
- This Authorization will be revoked if the holder ceases to be a member in good standing of the gun club indicated on this ATT. [I think all Provinces do use this?]
- The holder must be a member in good standing of an approved shooting club or, the guest of a member of an approved shooting club. [Somewhat redundant with the above.]
- TO ALL APPROVED RESTRICTED SHOOTING RANGES IN ONTARIO AS A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING OF THAT CLUB OR AS AN INVITEE OF AN AUTHORIZED MEMBER OF THE HOST CLUB. WHEN TRANSPORTING FIREARMS BY INVITATION, WRITTEN PROOF OF INVITATION BY AUTHORIZED MUST BE PROVIDED TO CFO OR POLICE UPON REQUEST. [Yes, the Ontario CFO likes to yell. And doesn't like to lose in court. Repeatedly. Or abide by judges' rulings.]
- The holder must be in possession of the Registration Certificate(s) for the firearm(s) being Transported. [A Transfer Notification (Buyer) is NOT a Certificate, if you have this condition.]
- This Authorization to Transport is valid in Canada for the locations specified. [Bit of a redundant statement over-all.]
- Firearms may only be loaded and/or carried on your person while you are actively engaged in target practice or a target shooting competition. [Okay… you can't Transport in a holster, well duh! They already told you to follow the Transport Regulations. But once you're at the range, the ATT cannot bind you to any conditions, because _you're not in Transport then_.]
- Allows the holder to Transport to a licensed Gunsmith with a Firearms Act business designation or whatever, if you have a break-down, and back to your place. [Gunsmith included automatically is maybe half and half; SK has it, NS and ON do not. The new ATT as a Condition of your PAL will include this, so no worry after 2 September.]
- Allows the holder to Transport to and from border crossings and ports of entry. [You're leaving the jurisdiction of the CFO, in which case you should have the proper Authorization on the other side, but that's not *his* problem. Again currently 50/50, but the new ATT will grant this universally.]
