LicencesQuestion 47 of 167

How long is a licence for a person 18 or older valid at most?

  1. Five years after the day of issue
  2. Ten years after the day of issue
  3. Three years after the holder's next birthday after issue
  4. Five years after the holder's next birthday after issue
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Correct answer: Five years after the holder's next birthday after issue

The licence expires five years after the holder's next birthday after issue, or earlier if the licence says so.

Source: Firearms Act (S.C. 1995, c. 39), s. 64(1)(a)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026