Application For A Licence Under The Firearms Act (Pal) (For Individuals Aged 18 And Over) (Page 4 of 5) in pdf

INFORMATION SHEET

APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE UNDER THE FIREARMS ACT (PAL)

(for individuals aged 18 and over)

USE THIS FORM to apply for a Possession and Acquisition licence (PAL)

PART B - CLASSES OF FIREARMS CURRENTLY OWNED

or to replace your existing PAL before it expires.

Box 14 - If you checked Box 14d), you MUST apply for acquisition

DO NOT USE THIS FORM to replace your existing Possession-Only

privileges unless you are applying under the regulations that apply

Licence (POL) before it expires. Call 1 800 731-4000 to request the

particularly to Aboriginal Peoples.

appropriate form or visit our Web site at

You must put an « X » in the boxes that correspond to the classes of

IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL SPACE, list all information requested on a

firearms that you currently own. This information is required to ensure that

separate sheet of paper and attach it to your application.

the licence you will receive includes all the classes of firearms that you

possess and that you are allowed to possess, transport, or borrow. If you

IF YOU NEED HELP COMPLETING THIS FORM, call 1 800 731-4000.

are unsure of the class of firearm that you currently own, call 1 800

For additional information, visit our Web site at

731-4000 for further information.

PLEASE NOTE

If you checked Box 14b) or Box 14c), please provide the registration

- You must complete all sections of the form. Omissions will cause

certificate number of at least one of your restricted or prohibited firearms in

delays in processing your application.

order to expedite the process.

- You must provide a head-and-shoulder PHOTO of yourself. You and

your guarantor must PRINT YOUR NAMES on the back of the photo.

The definitions below may help you answer question 14, which asks about

Have your guarantor also sign it. YOUR PHOTO GUARANTOR also

the classes of firearms you already own.

completes part H of the application.

- Make sure you include the required FEE.

Non-restricted firearm:

- Firearms licence applications involve a variety of background checks.

- An ordinary rifle, shotgun or combination gun that is not described below

In some cases, in-depth investigations are conducted.

as being restricted or prohibited.

- Once approved, your licence will be mailed to you.

- Your licence is VALID FOR 5 YEARS.

Restricted firearm:

- a handgun that is not a prohibited firearm.

CONTINUOUS ELIGIBILITY

- a semi-automatic, centre-fire rifle or shotgun with a barrel length less

Once a licence is issued, the Chief Firearms Officer will be automatically

than 470 mm (18 1/2 in) that is not prohibited.

notified if an incident of violence or threatened violence is recorded by the

- a rifle or shotgun that can fire after being reduced by any temporary

police or a firearms officer. As assigned firearms officer will then conduct

means (folding, telescoping) to an overall length of less than 660 mm

an eligibility review that could result in licence revocation if circumstances

(26 in).

warrant.

- any firearm prescribed as restricted (including some long guns).

REGULATIONS APPLYING TO ABORIGINAL PEOPLES

Prohibited firearm:

The Firearms Act includes regulations that apply particularly to Aboriginal

- a prohibited handgun, that is, with a barrel of 105 mm (4 1/8 in) or less,

peoples. If you are applying under these regulations, call 1 800 731-4000

or designed or adapted to discharge a 25 or 32 calibre cartridge.

to obtain information on the procedures and the documents to attach to

- a rifle or shotgun that has been changed to make it less than 660 mm

your application. If you are applying under these regulations, you must:

(26 in) in overall length.

- Be an Indian, an Inuit, a Métis or beneficiary under a land claims

- a rifle or shotgun that has been changed to make it 660 mm (26 in) or

agreement referred to in section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982;

more in overall length, with a barrel less than 457 mm (18 in).

- Be a member of an Aboriginal community;

- automatic firearms or converted automatic firearms.

- Engage in the traditional hunting practices of that Aboriginal community.

- any firearm prescribed as prohibited.

Certain handguns used in international sporting competitions are exempt

from the definition of prohibited firearm. For a list of these, please call

The following information provides details about certain parts of the form

1 800 731-4000.

and will help you answer some of the questions that require additional

explanation. If you are still unsure about a question, call 1-800-731-4000

PART C - OTHER INFORMATION

for assistance.

Box 16 - Put an « X » in the box that shows the class of firearm you are

PART A - PERSONAL INFORMATION

applying to acquire. If you are unsure of the class of firearm that you are

applying to acquire, please call 1 800 731-4000 for assistance.

Boxes 8a) to 8f) - Residence address: You must provide the physical

location of the place where you live. This information is not necessarily

If you are applying for a licence that allows you to acquire a prohibited

where you are receiving your mail. If you do not have an address with a

handgun manufactured prior to 1946, that you are receiving from a

street number and a street name because you are living in a rural area,

spouse, brother, sister, parent or grandparent, and if you are not otherwise

please indicate your rural address (for example, lot and concession

grandfathered to possess prohibited handguns, please call 1 800

number).

731-4000 for further instructions.

Boxes 9a) to 9f) - Mailing address: The mailing address is the location

If you are applying for a Possession and Acquisition Licence for

where you are receiving your mail. Provide this address only if it is different

employment purposes, check Box 16d).

from your residence address.

Boxes 13a), b) and c) - You are required to name one piece of

identification. It must be an official piece of identification issued by a

federal, provincial, territorial, regional or city government and it must have

a number. In Box 13a), print the type of identification you are listing (for

example, driver's licence, passport, birth certificate, citizenship certificate,

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