The Rural Voice, 2002-11, Page 53JANUARY2003JANVIER
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WED Y I MERCREDI
Firearms must be
REGISTERED
by January 1
All firearms owners have a legal responsibility to register their firearms. The law
requires that you have your firearm certificates in hand on January 1, 2003.
If you haven't already applied to register your non -restricted firearms, or applied
to re -register your restricted or prohibited firearms, don't delay.
You can obtain your personalized registration form by calling
1 800 731-4000. Or, you can apply to register for FREE on-line
until December 31, 2002. Visit www.cfc.gc.ca for details.
You only need to register a firearm once, unless it is transferred
to another owner or modified in a way that would change its legal
classification. You must have a valid firearms licence before registering.
• Stolen firearms can be more easily returned to their rightful
owner when recovered if they have been registered.
• Proof of registration provides evidence for insurance purposes
in case of theft, loss or fire.
• Registered firearms left in a will can either be transferred to an
heir or sold, depending on the individual's wishes.
By obtaining a licence and registering their firearms, gun owners are
doing their share for public safety.
* To register a firearm, an owner must complete a registration application.
Listing a firearm on a licence application only is not sufficient to meet registration requirements.
For more information — call 1 800 731-4000
or visit www.cfc.qc.ca
It is illegal
to have
unregistered
firearms as of
January 1, 2003
Canada