this may sound like a silly question but are there arms control in Canda ?

Hi Kaix

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Yes, all guns must be registered (eventually) and it is almost impossible to obtain
and register a handgun. (Unless you are the member of a club, and the permit usually
only allows you to transport to and from the range.)

PMM

hi

Thanks for your reply.

So can I be safe to say there is no misuse of arms in any case ? I was told
canadians may have guns to protect themselves against wild animals like Grizzy
bears. Is that true ?

sound all funny now...

thanks in advance

Kaix

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There is very strict control of firearms in Canada, starting with the moment you
arrive at a port of entry.

For more information about firearms legislation and regulations, consult this
website:

http://www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca/ The Canadian Firearms Centre is a branch within the
Department of Justice Canada.

They are responsible for administering firearms laws in Canada, including all
licencing, registration, support for law enforcement partners (including customs),
and educating the public as to their rights and obligations under the firearms laws.

Generally speaking:

- All persons who wish to import, own, possess, use, borrow, or acquire firearms must
hold a possession licence appropriate to the class of firearm they are acquiring.
Non-residents do not require a licence, but DO require a "confirmed declaration"
issued by customs at a port of entry, which acts as a licence.
- All persons who wish to buy ammunition in Canada must also have a firearm's
licence.
- All firearms must be registered as of January 1, 2003. This includes handguns,
rifles, and shotguns.
- Many, many types of firearms are prohibited, restricted or otherwise controlled.
Most types of military firearms are prohibited. All handguns are restricted, and
further, some are prohibited. Most common hunting rifles and shotguns are
"non-restrcited".
- There are strict criminal penalties for using a firearm or replica during the
commission of a criminal offence.

Hope this helps!

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As in any society, there will be a misuse and abuse of its laws, and Canada is no
different. Generally speaking, there is less per capita incidence of offences and
misuse of firearms in Canada than in the U.S., for example. Simply speaking, firearms
are just not as widely owned here.

Canadians have a right to self-defence, not only from wildlife (under Game and Fish
laws), but from persons (under the Criminal Code). The difference is, the means of
defence must be reasonable under the circumstances. In remote areas, in some cases,
even handguns could be carried for defence against wildlife (although this is
uncommon). However, there is no general presumption that one may carry a firearm for
any type of self-defence -- everything depends on the circumstances.

For example, carrying a loaded rifle around downtown Toronto for self-defence against
squirrels might be considered inappropriate and unlawful.

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Thanks for the detailed reply, your info has been very useful !


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