posted by admin on Apr 15
Gun control is a very serious problem for any country so in Canada it is allowed to possess a firearm for certain reasons, but it is strictly regulated by a number of rules. The gun control laws in Canada are developed out of the centuries old common law right to keep firearms for the purpose of self-defense. This right was recognized in legislation in the 1689 English Bill of Rights, which forms part of Canada’s constitutional framework and which was passed to recognize those liberties needed for a free and democratic society.
Restricted licenses allow a person to own most of the handguns and some restricted semi-automatic rifles and shotguns. Handguns with barrels shorter than 104 mm are classed as prohibited. Some handguns are classed as prohibited by name. For this license type ) the applicant must have passed both the CFSC and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC).
The Gun Control law sets that a potential customer must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a firearm or legally maintain possession of one. Citizens under the age of 18 but over the age of 12 may obtain a Minor’s License. This license does not allow purchasing a firearm but allows borrowing a firearm unsupervised and purchasing ammunition. The Minors License can be also awarded to children under the age of 12 if they need a firearm to hunt or trap. This is useful for children in remote locations, primarily aboriginal communities, where hunting is practiced from very early on.