Using a Firearm for Wilderness Protection
Typically, the firearms program only allows firearms allowed for wilderne ss protection are non-restricted rifles and shotguns. The following individ uals, provided they are Canadian residents and have a license that allows t hem to possess restricted firearms ( RPAL ), may be authorized to carry a h andgun or restricted long gun for wilderness protection:
licens ed professional trappers, and
individuals who need protection f rom wild animals while working at their lawful occupation, most often in a remote wilderness location.
Licence and Registration Re quirements
Under the Firearms Act, all firearm owners and users require a firearms license, and all restricted or prohibited firearms must be registered*. When in possession of a firearm, an individual must be abl e to produce a firearms license for inspection when asked by a peace office r. If it is a restricted or prohibited firearm, they must also have the ass ociated registration certificate.
To be authorized to carry a handgun or re stricted long gun for a lawful occupational purpose, such as trapping or wo rking in a wilderness area, an individual must be a Canadian resident, have a firearms license with restricted privileges and obtain an Authorization to Carry (ATC) permit from the CFP. To apply for an ATC permit, form RCMP 5 491, Application for Authorization to Carry Restricted Firearms and Prohibi ted Handguns, must be submitted. There is a non-refundable fee of $40 that must be paid to the CFP to apply for an ATC.
More Infor mation
For more information, contact the CFP.
Students must provide the following information at time of reg istration:
Part 1: APPLICANT INFORMAT ION
Surname: _______________________________ ______________________________________
Given Name(s): ________________________________________________________________< /p>
Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL): __ ________________________________________
Par t 2: FIREARM INFORMATION AND PROOF OF PROFICIENCY EXAM
Firearm Registration Certificate 1: ____________________________ ___________________
Firearm Identification N umber (FIN): _______________________________________________
Make: ____________________________________________________ ____________________
Model: ________________ _______________________________________________________
Calibre: ______________________________________________________ _________________
Type of Ammunition Used: _ ______________________________________________________
WATC Information:< /span>
Firearms:
• The firearm used during the POP must be the same firearm the applicant inte nds to use for
wilderness protection.
• An applicant can only apply for a maximum o f two firearms to be listed on their Authorization to
Carry (ATC) and a POP must be completed for each firearm.
• The minimum calibre accepted for wilderness protection is .357 Magnum.
Ammunition:
• The type of ammunition used during the POP must have a similar muzzle velocity, caliber and
bulle t weight as the ammunition that the applicant intends to use for wilderness protection.
Holsters:
& bull; Holsters must be designed to be worn on a belt around the waist, outs ide of clothing and have at
least one strap with a snap closure that retains the firearm securely in the holster.
• The holster must be designed to completely cover the trigger.
• A holster and a h olster retention device must be used during the POP.
• Shoulder and cross-draw holsters are not permitted.
Assessment:
• The applicant must shoot in both standing and kneeling positions for each distance (5, 10 and 15
metres).
• For each firing posit ion at each distance, the applicant must discharge six (6) rounds, unsuppor ted,
within 20 seconds, in one continuous mo tion.
Scoring:
• Th e administrator must indicate the total number of hits for each shooting po sition and distance.
A hit is awarded when a round lands on the designated scoring area of the target. The designated
scoring area is defined as being a circle wit h a radius of 9 inches or 23 cm.
• The applicant must achieve 15 hits for every 18 rounds fired for each shooting position.
• If an applicant fails to ac hieve the minimum pass mark, the applicant must be retested for the
failed shooting position at all three distances.
• An applicant can only attempt a maximum of two retests for each shooting distance.
• If a n applicant fails to achieve the minimum pass mark after three attempts for any distance, the
applicant can not attempt to do the POP assessment until after a minimum of 30 days have passed.
• The administrator must submit all POP assessment results – pass or fail – to the Chief Firearms
Office r of their jurisdiction.
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