Firearms Act

Marginal note:Authorization for individuals who hold a licence to export firearms

• 38 (1) An individual who holds a licence may export a firearm if, at the time of the exportation,

  • (a) the individual

    • (i) declares the firearm to a customs officer in the prescribed manner and, in the case of a declaration in writing, completes the prescribed form containing the prescribed information, and

    • (ii) produces his or her licence and, in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, the registration certificate for the firearm and an authorization to transport the firearm; and

  • (b) a customs officer confirms the documents referred to in subparagraphs (a)(i) and (ii) in the prescribed manner.

• Marginal note:Non-compliance

  (2) Where a firearm is declared to a customs officer but the requirements of subparagraph (1)(a)(ii) are not complied with, the customs officer may detain the firearm.

• Marginal note:Disposal of firearm

  (3) A firearm that is detained under subsection (2) may be disposed of in the prescribed manner.