You Must Have a Licence by January 1, 2001

• By January 1, 2001, all gun owners must have a firearms licence to legally possess or acquire a firearm in Canada, including visitors to Canada.

What is a Firearms Licence?

• On January 1, 2001, you must have one of the following three firearms licences to be a lawful gun owner

1. A valid Firearms Acquisition Certificate (FAC)
2. You must apply for and get a new "Possession Only" licence by January 1, 2001.  (No safety course / Test requirement)
3. You must apply for and get a new "Possession and Acquisition" licence by January 1, 2001.  (Safety course / Test requirement)

• NOTE:  Under the new law, when your FAC expires, you must already have one of the new licences
• Firearms licences must be renewed every five years
• Applications are available at over 7000 postal outlets across Canada and through the Canadian Firearms Centre or by calling at: 1-800-731-4000

OTHER RELATED INFORMATION

• Highlights -- Registration of "Non-Restricted" Firearms
• Highlights -- Registration of "Previously Registered" Firearms