The Firearms Act, 1995 is the Canadian law pertaining to the right to possess a firearm, means of transportation and offenses relating to the violation of this act.

In addition to the law's passage, the Canadian Firearms Registry System was added in 2003.

For the most part, Canadians

Canada

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 are not allowed to carry a concealed firearm in public unless they are police officers. Members of the Canadian Forces

Canadian Forces

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(Military) can only carry and use their weapons in public during war time or for special ceremonies.

Canadian citizens can legally possess registered firearms of any class (non-restricted, restricted & prohibited) within their homes as long as the permit allows for it. Restricted and prohibited have specific rules attached to their ownership, and these firearms can only be fired at shooting ranges.

See also

• Firearms (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1997
  Firearms (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1997
  -Reaction to the ban:The pistol ban makes very few exceptions for people to own a cartridge handgun legally. This has resulted in the near complete cessation of recreational and competitive target shooting with handguns in Great Britain; Britons who wish to participate in these activities must now...
  
  
• Arms Act 1983
  Arms Act (New Zealand)
  The Arms Act 1983 is the primary statute controlling the possession and use of firearms in New Zealand.- Basic principles of the Act :The basic premise of the New Zealand arms control regime is the licensing of individuals as being fit and proper persons to possess firearms...
  
  
• Possession and Acquisition Licence
  Possession and Acquisition Licence
  A Possession and Acquisition Licence is a licence that allows individuals in Canada to possess and acquire firearms as well as ammunition. Licences are typically valid for five years and must be renewed prior to expiry to maintain all classes. Once licensed, an individual can apply for a firearm...