Welcome To Our Site!
The Mission of the Firearm Centre
is to provide firearms training, professional instruction and examination of the Canadian Firearm Safety Course
& Canadian Restricted Firearm Safety Course for firearm owners and users. Our highly knowledgeable
and trained instructor has conducted testing since 1993 throughout Alberta and the U.S. and takes pride
in the high level of instruction he offers. Our home office is located in Calgary, AB.
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us; therefore, we will not sell, rent
or give your name or address to anyone.
Course Objectives
Use firearms and ammunition safely
Handle firearms and ammunition safely
Comply with Firearm Laws
Store Restricted/Non-Restricted firearms and ammunition safely
Display Restricted/Non-Restricted firearms safely
Transport Restricted/Non-Restricted firearms safely
Some Of The Topics Covered On The Firearm
Site Are:
Extension of Amnesty
As a result of public consultations, the amnesty
for certain owners of non-restricted rifles and shotguns has been extended until May 16, 2011.
During the amnesty, individuals who are taking steps
to bring themselves into compliance may not incur criminal liability for unauthorized possession of a non-restricted firearm
under Section 91 or 92 of the Criminal Code.
Affected firearm owners must comply with the licensing and registration requirements of the Firearms Act
or lawfully dispose of their firearms by the amnesty deadline.
There is also a time-limited opportunity for certain eligible individuals who have an expired POL to apply for a
new POL.
Who Benefits From
The Period of Amnesty?
The
amnesty applies to individuals who are taking steps to comply with the law and possess non-restricted firearms without a valid
firearms licence, or individuals who hold a registration certificate along with a licence that expired after January 1, 2004.
The amnesty does not apply
to individuals who:
Never
held a firearms licence; or
Had
a firearms or Firearms Acquisition Certificate that expired before January 2004; or
Possesses restricted or prohibited firearms without a
valid licence and/or registration certificate.
What Is The Term of the Amnesty?
Who Can Apply for a POL Under The New Initiative?
Between May 17, 2010 and May 16, 2011 individuals
who have an expired POL will be able to submit an application for a POL if they meet specific
eligibility requirements.
Previously
held a POL which naturally expired (not refused/revoked) after its five-year term;
In possession of at least one registered restricted or
non-restricted firearm;
Meets
all the other public safety eligibility requirements necessary to hold a POL.
If you have further questions regarding the Amnesty please contact the Firearm
Centre 403-280-0797.
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