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Offences, inspections and policeQuestion 86 of 167

A person gets a firearm by operation of law. What must the person do within a reasonable period?

  1. Lawfully dispose of it or get a licence to possess it
  2. Report it to the Registrar and keep it unlicensed
  3. Hide it in a locked room
  4. Give it to any adult
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Correct answer: Lawfully dispose of it or get a licence to possess it

If the law gives a firearm to a person, this person must get rid of it lawfully or get the needed licence.

Source: Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46), Part III, s. 91(4)(b)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026