Commentary
Would you like to give a firearm to your son or daughter? Perhaps to teach them firearms safety?
Don’t do it … without first calling the RCMP.
Starting May 18, giving a rifle to your child or grandchild will be illegal without first getting permission from the RCMP—even if you already own the firearm you want to share.
Feel safer now?
On May 11, Public Safety Minster Marco Mendicino announced that sellers will be required to ask the RCMP before transferring any non-restricted firearm. This is now required even if you both have firearm licences. Of course, having a firearms licence means you have been vetted by the RCMP and have successfully taken a firearms safety course.
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