[BCMA] Firearms: business license vs Public Agent

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Hey Elizabeth,
We have restricted, non-restricted and prohibited licenses here at The Exploration Place.  If you want to retain the weapon you can store it here with us while you sort through the paperwork if you like. Just send me an email and we can sort it out. - Tracy
tracy.calogheros at theexplorationplace.com<mailto:Tracy.calogheros at theexplorationplace.com>


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Subject: [BCMA] Firearms: business license vs Public Agent

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.

Thank you.

Elizabeth Hunter
Museum & Heritage Manager
Quesnel & District Museum And Archives
705 Carson Ave.
Quesnel BC  V2J 2B6
250-992-9580
quesnelmuseum.ca<http://www.quesnelmuseum.ca/>


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