Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations (SOR/98-207)

4.1 For the purposes of subsection 67(1) of the Act, the manner in which an authorization to carry is renewed in the same as the manner in which it can be issued.

5. An authorization to carry may authorize the possession of one or more restricted firearms or prohibited handguns for the purposes of section 20 of the Act.

6. A chief firearms officer who issues an authorization to carry shall attach to it the following conditions:

• (a) if the individual is authorized to possess more than one restricted firearm or prohibited handgun for the purposes of section 20 of the Act, that the individual carry not more than one of them at a time;

• (b) that the restricted firearm or prohibited handgun be carried in a holster;

• (c) if the individual needs it for the purpose of a lawful profession or occupation, that the individual notify the chief firearm officer if the individual ceases to be employed or engaged in the lawful profession or occupation or changes employers; and

• (d) if the individual requires it for the purpose described in paragraph 3(a), that the individual wear a uniform.

• 7. (1) A chief firearms officer who issues an individual’s authorization to carry shall revoke it if

  • (a) the individual’s licence to possess any of the firearms referred to in the authorization is revoked or reaches its expiry date; or

  • (b) the chief firearms officer becomes aware that the individual’s physical or mental state has deteriorated to an extent that may affect the safety of the individual or of any other person.

• (2) A chief firearms officer who issues an individual’s authorization to carry for the purpose of a lawful profession or occupation shall revoke it if the individual ceases to be employed or engaged in the lawful profession or occupation.

• 8. (1) If a chief firearms officer decides to refuse to issue an authorization to carry or to revoke an authorization to carry, the chief firearms officer shall give notice of the decision to the applicant for or holder of the authorization to carry.

• (2) The notice must include reasons for the decision.

• (3) A chief firearms officer need not disclose any information the disclosure of which could endanger the safety of any person.

• 9. (1) A notice of a decision to refuse to issue an authorization to carry is sufficiently given if the notice is addressed to the applicant for the authorization to carry at their address that is set out in the application for the authorization or, if the individual has advised the chief firearms officer of a change of that address, at the new address, and it is

  • (a) sent by mail; or

  • (b) transmitted by electronic means that can produce a paper record.

• (2) A notice of a decision to revoke an authorization to carry is sufficiently given if the notice is addressed to the holder of the authorization at their address that is set out in the application for the authorization or, if the individual has advised the chief firearms officer of a change of that address, at the new address, and the notice is

  • (a) delivered personally, at any time that is reasonable in the circumstances;

  • (b) sent by registered mail or by courier; or

  • (c) transmitted by electronic means that can produce a paper record.

• (3) The notice is deemed to be received

  • (a) on the day of delivery, if delivered personally;

  • (b) on the fifth working day, excluding Saturdays and holidays, after

    • (i) the postmark date, if it is sent by mail, and

    • (ii) the date of shipment on the waybill, if it is sent by courier; and

  • (c) on the day of transmission, if sent by electronic means.