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PARTS E and F, Boxes 18 and 19 - A spouse is a person to whom you

Finally, the Chief Firearms Officer has the authority to alternatively certify

are legally married. A common-law partner, including a same-sex

that you meet the requirements regarding the safe handling and use of

common-law partner, is a person with whom you have lived as a couple for

firearms and the laws relating to firearms. If you have such a document,

3 months or more.

then put an « X » in the "yes" part of Box 20c) and provide a photocopy of

this document with your application.

The signature of your current spouse or common-law partner, or your

former spouse(s) or common-law partner(s), is not legally required.

If you have a valid FAC or licence and sent a copy of your course results

However, if their signatures are not provided, the Chief Firearms Officer

with your licence application, you do not need to send in another copy

has a duty to notify them of this application.

when applying for your new PAL. Your course results should already be in

the records of the CFO.

Boxes 18a) to 18f) - Please provide information regarding a spouse or

common-law partner with whom you now live.

PART H - PHOTO GUARANTOR

Boxes 19a) to 19j) - Please provide information regarding all former

You are required to include a current photograph of yourself (similar to

spouses or common-law partners with whom you have lived in the last 2

those used for passports) signed by anyone who has known you for at

years. (Attach a separate page if needed.) If the current address and/or

least 1 year. For all the photo details, see the PHOTO INSTRUCTIONS

telephone number of your former spouse or common-law partner is

below.

unknown, please put a « X » in the box under question 19g).

PART K - FEE

PART G - SAFETY TRAINING CERTIFICATION

The fee for a Possession and Acquisition Licence depends on the

Box 20a) - To get a Possession and Acquisition Licence for non-restricted

class(es) of firearm(s) you are applying to acquire and/or possess.

firearms, you must have passed the test for the Canadian Firearms Safety

For example, if you currently possess a restricted firearm, and will

Course (CFSC). Complete Box 20a) if this applies to you. If you passed

only acquire non-restricted firearms from now on, the fee is $80.

this test before February 1, 1999, you will also qualify for restricted

firearms.

Non-restricted firearms: $60.

Restricted firearms: $80.

Box 20b) - To get a Possession and Acquisition Licence for restricted or

Prohibited firearms: $80.

prohibited firearms, you must have passed two safety tests - the Canadian

Firearms Safety Course and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety

Box 27a) - You may not be required to pay the fee for a licence for

Course. Complete Box 20b) if this applies to you. If you took the Canadian

non-restricted firearms if you need firearms to hunt or trap in order to

Firearms Safety Course before February 1, 1999, you are considered to

sustain yourself or your family. This fee waiver does not apply to restricted

have met both these requirements.

or prohibited firearms. If you intend to ask for the fee waiver, please

contact your Chief Firearms Officer who will assess whether you are

Box 20c) - In Manitoba and Quebec, many hunter safety or similar

eligible for it. Call 1 800 731-4000 and an operator will direct your call to

courses taken prior to 1994 were approved as being equal to the CFSC

the appropriate Chief Firearms Officer.

requirement. If this applies to you, complete Box 20c), including the name

of the course; if you are unsure, call 1 800 731-4000.

Mail your completed application form, all attachment(s) and enclosed

payment if you are paying by cheque or money order to the following

address:

P.O. Box 1200

Miramichi, NB E1N 5Z3

PHOTO INSTRUCTIONS

PHOTO INSTRUCTIONS:

PHOTO GUARANTOR INSTRUCTIONS:

45 mm (1 3/4 inches)

- Show a full front view of your head and shoulders.

- Print your name on the back of the photo.

- Use a plain, contrasting background without shadows.

- Have your guarantor print their name and sign

- Do not wear a hat or sunglasses. Your eyes should be

the back of the photo.

25 mm (1 inch)

clearly visible and should not appear to be red.

- Have your guarantor complete the Photo

- The photo should have been taken within the last

Guarantor section of your application.

twelve (12) months.

- Insert the photo in the return envelope with

- Size: the photo should be no larger than 45 mm x 57 mm

your application.

(1 ¾ inches x 2 ¼ inches). Your face should be

approximately 25 mm x 35 mm (1 inch x 1 3/8 inch).

- The photo must be original, not taken from any

existing photo.

- Digitally produced photos are acceptable provided all

other requirements are met.

- Your picture should be printed on white-backed paper

NOT gray-backed paper.

- You must crop the image to fit the size requirements

before sending it to us.

CAFC 1039 E (2004/04/15)

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