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Offences, inspections and policeQuestion 94 of 167

A person loses a firearm. How quickly must the person report the loss?

  1. Within 30 days
  2. At the next licence renewal
  3. With reasonable despatch, which means promptly
  4. Only if the firearm is not found in a week
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Correct answer: With reasonable despatch, which means promptly

The law says to report the loss with reasonable despatch. This means without unreasonable delay.

Source: Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46), Part III, s. 105(1)(a)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026