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Buying, selling and lendingQuestion 137 of 167

When does the Registrar issue a reference number for a non-restricted firearm transfer?

  1. When the seller pays a fee.
  2. When the firearm is registered to the seller.
  3. When the Registrar is satisfied that the buyer holds a valid licence.
  4. When the buyer shows a safety course certificate and two photographs.
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Correct answer: When the Registrar is satisfied that the buyer holds a valid licence.

The Registrar checks the licence of the buyer and the buyer's eligibility.

Source: Firearms Act (S.C. 1995, c. 39), s. 23(3)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026