Where can I get my gun license in Toronto?
Firearms Academy Canada We offer regularly-scheduled courses in the Toronto area. You must have a Firearms Licence to acquire firearms or purchase ammunition. For answers to your questions see our FAQ’s. To obtain a license you must take the CFSC and/or the CRFSC from CFO designated instructors and pass the exams.
Can you get your Ontario gun license online?
To renew your firearms licence, check your application status, register firearms or update your information, please sign in below. To access Canadian Firearms Program services for individuals online you must complete a one-time sign up by registering for a GCKey or Sign-in Partner Services account.
How much is a firearms license in Ontario?
Changes to service fees
| Service name | Licenced activity (per the Firearms Fees Regulations ( FFR ) ) | Old fee |
|---|---|---|
| Firearms licences for individuals | Possession and acquisition licence for firearms: a) non-restricted firearms ( PAL ) | $62.55 |
| Possession and acquisition licence for firearms: b) restricted firearms ( RPAL ) | $83.40 |
Do you need a gun license to own a gun in Ontario?
You need a registration certificate for restricted and prohibited firearms. Usually if you are in possession of a firearm, you need a licence even if you are not the owner and never handle the firearm. If a peace officer finds that you have a firearm without a valid licence, you risk penalties.
What guns can you own in Ontario?
You may use semi-automatic or repeating firearms for hunting in Ontario, but not restricted or prohibited firearms ( e.g. fully automatic firearms)….Firearms
- rifles.
- shotguns.
- muzzle-loading guns.
- air or pellet guns.
- bows (including longbows, crossbows, compound bows and recurve bows)
What kind of guns can you own in Canada?
The Three Legal Classes of Firearms in Canada: Non-restricted firearms are ordinary hunting and sporting rifles, shotguns and airguns with an overall length of 660mm or greater. Many airguns fall into this class because they are capable of achieving a muzzle velocity of 500 feet per second.
How long does a firearm Licence take?
A recent independent survey of a database of 200 firearm license approvals showed that firearm licenses take an average of 142 calendar days to be approved. The quickest application took 32 days and the longest application took 306 calendar days.
What is needed for firearm Licence?
Certified copy of your firearm proficiency training certificate issued by an accredited training provider. Certified copy of previous competency certificate. Two passport-size colour photographs (with a neutral background) that are not older than three months. Certified proof of residence.
How to get a gun license in Ontario?
How & Where to Apply for Gun Licensing in Ontario 1 Safety Course. The first step to legally owning a firearm is taking the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC). 2 Safety Exam. The Canadian Firearms Safety Course Exam tests you on the material taught in the safety course. 3 The Application. 4 Waiting Period.
How do I get a restricted firearm licence?
For “Restricted” firearms, which include many handguns and AR-15 rifles, there’s a second course and set of exams. Do them both in one stretch if you can. The process is broadly similar across the country, with differences depending on your province or territory. Timing and cost depend on location, licence and other factors.
What is a firearms licence and a registration certificate?
A firearms licence shows that the licence holder can possess and use firearms. A registration certificate identifies a firearm and links the firearm to its owner. You need a registration certificated for restricted and prohibited firearms.
Do I need a licence to carry a firearm?
Usually if you are in possession of a firearm, you need a licence even if you are not the owner and never handle the firearm. If a peace officer finds that you have a firearm without a valid licence, you risk penalties. To reduce that risk, you should apply for a licence as quickly as possible.