[BCMA Members Only] Fwd: Business Firearms Licence information for BC Museums.

[BC Museums Association - Member Broadcast Email Network]

It has come to our attention that some museums in BC are in possession of
firearms without a valid Business Firearms Licence (BFL).  Some museums may
have previously held a BFL but have expired and not renewed.

The museums may ignore the information below if:
- They do not possess or do not have any intent to possess any firearms in
their inventory or catalogue.
- Only have verified antique firearms OR all firearms have been
de-activated and have proof from the Firearms Registry in Ottawa.
- Already have a valid BFL.
- Are classified as a Public Agency according to the Public Agency Act and
Regulations.

If a museum has firearms in their possession but no longer wants them in
their inventory because of the required BFL, they must contact their local
police detachment to have the firearms destroyed.  You may also contact the
Canadian Firearms Program at 1-800-731-4000 for other options to lawfully
dispose of the firearms.

If a museum does possess firearms in their inventory/catalogue, whether or
not on display, must have a valid BFL to possess those firearms, regardless
if those firearms are Non-restricted, Restricted, or Prohibited.  More
information about BFL can be found here:  http://www.rcmp.gc.ca/cfp-
pcaf/fs-fd/fab-eaf-eng.htm

If the "firearms" are *verified* as antiques, then they are not classified
as firearms and the museum will not need a BFL.  The museum must have those
firearms verified as antiques.  More information about antique firearms can
be found here: http://www.rcmp.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/fs-fd/antique-
historique-eng.htm

For more information on firearms verifications:  http://www.rcmp.gc.ca/cfp-
pcaf/fs-fd/fab-eaf-eng.htm

If the firearms are certified as de-activated (proof from the firearms
registry in Ottawa), then they are no longer firearms.  Simply removing the
firing pin or plugging a barrel *DOES NOT* make a firearm de-activated.

About the application process:
- The museum will have to have at least one person with a valid Possession
and Acquisition Licence (PAL) to handle the firearms in the
business/museum.  If you have restricted and/or prohibited firearms then
the persons PAL must include restricted privileges.
- Information about obtaining a PAL: http://www.rcmp.gc.ca/cfp-
pcaf/information/lic-per-eng.htm
- Museum will need to provide the following documents with the application:
Proof of incorporation, Non-profit Society, or other constating
document; Municipality or regional district licence or letter from them
stating you do not need a licence to operate as a museum in your area; and
current list of employees that handle firearms.
- An on-site inspection by a local Firearms Officer to determine the
minimum criteria are met for safe storage, display, and handling.  More
information on this can be found at: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.
ca/eng/regulations/SOR-98-210/index.html

After the BFL application has been approved, the licence will be issued and
will be valid for 3 years.  The BFL will also give museums access to the
Business Web Services where they can access the Firearms Reference Table
(FRT).  The FRT stores all known information (some historical) about known
types of firearms in Canada.

There is no current Business Firearms Licence application online.  A museum
will have the following options to obtain an application or ask any
questions in regards to this:
- Call 1-800-731-4000 to request the application
- Contact the Chief Firearms Office for BC and Yukon at 1-800-731-4000 ext
9530
- or contact myself at the information in my signature block.




Sam Lee



Firearms Officer - British Columbia & Yukon

Canada Firearms Program - Royal Canadian Mounted Police

9101 Pineo Court, Summerland, BC

Telephone: 1-800-731-4000 ext 9536 Fax: 250-404-2008

Email: Samuel.Lee at rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Government of Canada



Préposé aux armes à feu - Colombie-Britanniqué Yukon

Programme Canadien des arms à feu - Gendarmerie Royale du Canada

9101, court Pineo, CP 17

Summerland (Colombie-Britannique) V0H 1Z0

Tél : 1-800-731-4000 poste 9536

Téléc : 250-404-2008

Courriel : Samuel.Lee at rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Gouvernement du Canada





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