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Firearms Act

Version of section 20 from 2024-10-01 to 2024-10-30:


Marginal note:Carrying restricted firearms and pre-December 1, 1998 handguns

 An individual who holds a licence authorizing the individual to possess a restricted firearm or a handgun referred to in subsection 12(6.1) (pre-December 1, 1998 handguns) may be authorized to possess a particular restricted firearm or handgun at a place other than the place at which it is authorized to be possessed if the individual needs the particular restricted firearm or handgun

  • (a) to protect their life or the life of other individuals; or

  • (b) for use in connection with their lawful profession or occupation.

  • 1995, c. 39, s. 20
  • 2003, c. 8, s. 56
  • 2023, c. 32, s. 20

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