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Offences, inspections and policeQuestion 92 of 167

A person gives a firearm free to a friend, with no authority to transfer it. What does the Code say?

  1. This is legal, because no money changed hands.
  2. This is an offence only if the friend has no licence.
  3. This is an offence only for restricted firearms.
  4. This is an offence, even with no payment.
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Correct answer: This is an offence, even with no payment.

A transfer is an offence whether or not it is for consideration (payment).

Source: Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46), Part III, s. 99(1)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026