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Buying, selling and lendingQuestion 134 of 167

To receive a non-restricted firearm, what must the buyer hold?

  1. A registration certificate for the firearm and a safety card.
  2. A licence to acquire and possess non-restricted firearms.
  3. An authorization to transport.
  4. A letter from a shooting club.
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Correct answer: A licence to acquire and possess non-restricted firearms.

The Firearms Act requires the buyer to hold the correct licence at the time of the transfer.

Source: Firearms Act (S.C. 1995, c. 39), s. 23(1)(a)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026