RPAL Practice
Buying, selling and lendingQuestion 65 of 90

A chief firearms officer may allow a handgun transfer for which reason?

  1. The buyer wants it for a collection of old handguns and parts.
  2. The buyer needs it to protect life of the buyer or others.
  3. The buyer wants it for casual shooting.
  4. The buyer plans to hunt small game.
Show answer

Correct answer: The buyer needs it to protect life of the buyer or others.

Handgun transfers are allowed for protection of life, for a lawful profession, or for some Olympic and Paralympic disciplines.

Source: Conditions of Transferring Firearms and Other Weapons Regulations (SOR/98-202), s. 4.1(a)

Practice buying, selling and lending

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026