PAL Practice
Offences, inspections and policeQuestion 104 of 167

An inspector takes a firearm during an inspection. What must the inspector give to the owner?

  1. A written apology and a copy of the inspection report
  2. A copy of the owner’s licence and a copy of the application
  3. A receipt that describes the firearm with reasonable precision
  4. A bill for the inspection and a fee for the time of the inspector
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Correct answer: A receipt that describes the firearm with reasonable precision

The inspector must give the receipt at the time the thing is taken.

Source: Firearms Act (S.C. 1995, c. 39), s. 102(4)

Practice offences, inspections and police

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026