Alberta - Transfer of Arms (Gun) License
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ProcedureEdit
Apply by mail:
- To Transfer of Arms (Gun) License, the applicant has to approach the Royal Canadian Mounted Police office and use the following Link
- An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or download the application form from the following link
- The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
- Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
- Submit all the documents with the completed form to the respective office mailing address.
- The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
- Also, the applicant has to complete the safety firearm course.
- The detailed fee amount is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
- After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
- An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
- Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
- If required, the applicant has to visit the office with the gun for site inspection.
- Once the verification process gets completed, the applicant will get the transfer license through the mail or collect it from the office.
- The processing time for getting a firearm license takes up to 45 days.
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Required DocumentsEdit
- Completed application form link
- ID proof - (Health card, Passport, VAC card, Driver’s License)
- Passport size photographs
- Fee receipt
- Firearm license
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Royal Canadian Mounted Police office
Mailing address:
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
P.O. Box 1200 Miramichi NB E1N 5Z3
Address: RCMP National Headquarters Headquarters Building
73 Leikin Drive Ottawa ON K1A 0R2
General Inquiries: 613-993-7267
TTY: 613-825-1391
Fax: 613-993-0260
Address: J Division RCMP Headquarters 1445 Regent Street Fredericton, N.B. E3B 4Z8
Phone: 506-452-3400 (General Inquiries)
Non-Emergency: 1-888-506-RCMP(7267)
Contact Link
Office locator Link
EligibilityEdit
- Any firearm license holder person who intends to Transfer of Arms (Gun) License is eligible to make this application.
FeesEdit
- The fee for the Transfer of Arms (Gun) License is $62.55.
ValidityEdit
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid. e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever
Documents to UseEdit
- Completed application form link
Sample DocumentsEdit
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Processing TimeEdit
- The processing time for getting a firearm license takes up to 45 days.
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InstructionsEdit
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Required InformationEdit
- Applicant Information (Buyer)
- Current Owner Information (Seller)
- Firearm Storage Information for Restricted or Prohibited Firearms Only (For Individuals Only)
- Applicant's Declaration
- Firearm Information
- Current Owner Information
- Firearm Recipient Information
- Firearm Information
- Current Owner's Declaration
Need for the DocumentEdit
- Firearm owners can transfer their firearms to another owner. The process depends on whether the firearm is non-restricted or restricted.
Information which might helpEdit
- For more information link
Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate. e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
External LinksEdit
OthersEdit
Benefits:
- Personal responsibility
- Physical discipline
- Confidence
- Stress relief
- Taking pride in gun ownership