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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Hello Elizabeth,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> I’ve never dealt with having a staff member as a public agent but it seems that that route might not be the best bet for a museum. The purpose as I understand, though I’m welcoming any correction
from the listserv, is more on public sector individuals with ‘working’ firearms. Individuals like park wardens, immigration officers, firearm instructors, and at places that process firearms (labs, courts, etc.). Taking a look at the legislation is seems to
be more storage and control orientated. There doesn’t seem to be sections or wording relating to public display or preservation as would likely be needed in your case.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> The licence and training route isn’t that big of a deal to do. I’ve been in a couple institutions that have had firearms and obtaining the licence requires a bit of paperwork and possibly a site
visit as far as I know. As long as you have some sort of secured storage for the firearm and/or decommission it you shouldn’t have issues getting the licence. The training for a firearms licence is fairly straight forward, couple days for the non-restricted
and a day or two for the restricted. The cost for the courses varies considerably from instructor to instructor. I was able to do both for a total of $80 where as I’ve seen courses run hundreds of dollars each. Since it is for the museum I would think the
institution would try to cover the cost. This licence can be very useful in a museum setting so I don’t think it’d be a waste as this allows the individual to handle, move, and install firearms.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> One final thing to think about, and judging by the fact that you’re looking at options you have already thought of this, do you need the firearm in your collection? Does it fit your mandate? Is
the importance to your institution worth the work you’ll have to go through to be able to legally keep it?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> Best of luck!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D">William Shepherd<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D">Collections Officer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D">Swift Current Museum<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D">44 Robert Street West<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D">Swift Current, Saskatchewan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D">S9H 4M9<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D">Phone: 306-778-4815<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D">Fax: 306-778-4818<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> bcma-bounces@lists.vifa.ca [mailto:bcma-bounces@lists.vifa.ca]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 22, 2017 1:27 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> BCMA@lists.vifa.ca<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [BCMA] Firearms: business license vs Public Agent<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We had a restricted weapon donated to the museum last year (unexpectedly in a box of other items which we
<i>had </i>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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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Elizabeth Hunter<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Museum & Heritage Manager<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Quesnel & District Museum And Archives<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">705 Carson Ave.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Quesnel BC V2J 2B6<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">250-992-9580<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.quesnelmuseum.ca/">quesnelmuseum.ca</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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