CRFSC Licensing, Authorization and Registration 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of an Authorization to Transport (ATT) for restricted firearms in Canada?
- It allows unrestricted carry anywhere in the country
- It is a written permission specifying where and for what purpose a restricted firearm may be transported (Correct answer)
- It serves as a substitute for the RPAL
- It registers the firearm with a province
Correct answer: It is a written permission specifying where and for what purpose a restricted firearm may be transported
An ATT is a document that authorizes the holder to transport a restricted firearm to specific locations for permitted purposes.
Question 2: Which activity is typically covered by a standing Authorization to Transport (ATT) in Canada?
- Carrying a handgun for personal protection in public
- Transporting a restricted firearm to and from an approved shooting range (Correct answer)
- Crossing provincial borders freely with a handgun
- Transporting a handgun to a private residence for storage
Correct answer: Transporting a restricted firearm to and from an approved shooting range
A standing ATT commonly authorizes transport between the owner's home and an approved shooting club or range.
Question 3: Must a restricted firearm be registered in Canada?
- No, registration was abolished federally
- Yes, all restricted firearms must be registered with the RCMP (Correct answer)
- Only handguns manufactured after 2000 require registration
- Only if the owner has an RPAL
Correct answer: Yes, all restricted firearms must be registered with the RCMP
All restricted firearms in Canada must be registered in the Canadian Firearms Registry maintained by the RCMP.
Question 4: What must a restricted firearm owner do when they acquire a new restricted firearm in Canada?
- Notify their provincial firearms office within 30 days
- Register the firearm with the RCMP within a reasonable period after transfer (Correct answer)
- Store it for 30 days before use
- Notify local police immediately by phone
Correct answer: Register the firearm with the RCMP within a reasonable period after transfer
New restricted firearm acquisitions must be registered through the Canadian Firearms Program to comply with the Firearms Act.
Question 5: If a PAL holder moves to a new address, what must they do?
- Apply for a brand-new licence
- Notify the Canadian Firearms Program of the address change (Correct answer)
- Surrender all firearms temporarily
- Rewrite the CRFSC exam
Correct answer: Notify the Canadian Firearms Program of the address change
Licence holders are legally required to inform the Canadian Firearms Program of address changes to keep records accurate.
Question 6: What happens to a restricted firearm's registration if the owner passes away?
- The registration is automatically cancelled
- The firearm must be transferred to an eligible person or surrendered to authorities within a specified period (Correct answer)
- It passes automatically to the next of kin with no paperwork
- The firearm becomes property of the Crown immediately
Correct answer: The firearm must be transferred to an eligible person or surrendered to authorities within a specified period
Upon the owner's death, the restricted firearm must be transferred to a licensed individual or surrendered to police within the period allowed by law.
CRFSC Licensing, Authorization and Registration 2
What is the purpose of an Authorization to Transport (ATT) for restricted firearms in Canada?