Firearms Act (S.C. 1995, c. 39)

Marginal note:Permitted purposes

28 A chief firearms officer may approve the transfer to an individual of a restricted firearm or a handgun referred to in subsection 12(6.1) (pre-December 1, 1998 handguns) only if the chief firearms officer is satisfied

• (a) that the individual needs the restricted firearm or handgun

  • (i) to protect the life of that individual or of other individuals, or

  • (ii) for use in connection with his or her lawful profession or occupation;

• (b) that the purpose for which the individual wishes to acquire the restricted firearm or handgun is for use in target practice, in a target shooting competition, under conditions specified in an authorization to transport or under the auspices of a shooting club or shooting range that is approved under section 29; or

• (c) in the case of a restricted firearm other than a handgun, that the purpose for which the individual wishes to acquire it is to form part of their gun collection and the individual satisfies the criteria described in section 30.