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Who must consent to a licence for a person under 18?

  1. The minor's school principal
  2. A police officer in the area where the minor lives
  3. A parent or a person who has custody of the minor
  4. Two friends of the minor who are over 18 years old
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Correct answer: A parent or a person who has custody of the minor

A parent or custodian must consent, in writing or in another way the chief firearms officer accepts.

Source: Firearms Act (S.C. 1995, c. 39), s. 8(5)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026