[BCMA] Firearms: business license vs Public Agent

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

Elizabeth

Another option may be to have the firearm made inoperable by a gun smith in
a way that wouldn't harm its display value.  Is the gun important? Does it
have relevant provenance?  Perhaps you don't need the gun at all and it can
be transferred to another institution?  These are some other options to
consider.

All the best

Stephen

On Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 12:26 PM, Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv. <
bcma at lists.vifa.ca> wrote:

> We  had a restricted weapon donated to the museum last year (unexpectedly
> in a box of other items which we *had *discussed over the phone!)  We
> contacted our local RCMP  to discuss our options and make sure we followed
> current procedures. We have recently been contacted  by a more
> specialized/senior officer  to inform us that the advice provided was not
> accurate.  We find ourselves in violation of the firearms regulations and
> need to make a rather speedy decision as to whether to apply for a business
> license and have a staff member qualify for a firearms handling certificate
> or to seek to have the museum curator certified as a public agent.  So I am
> seeking some advice. If anyone else has looked at the regulations in
> greater detail and weighed the options I would appreciate your input.
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> Thank you.
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> Elizabeth Hunter
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> Museum & Heritage Manager
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> Quesnel & District Museum And Archives
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