inherited rifle

ernie · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:26 pm Post subject: inherited rifle

New to the site. I live in Ontario. One of my relatives inherited a shot gun and a winchester rifle. He has no license and guns are not registered either. Now he wants to sell them. What can he do??? Can he just sell them to someone with a PAL???? Can thee buyer buy them even if they are not registered?????
Thanks. I really need an answer.

shrpshtrjoe · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:35 pm Post subject: Re: inherited rifle

Welcome to the HuntingNut ernie Howdy

. We have a few members from Canada, I'm sure Dimitri will be along and he can give ya some advice.
Joe

Gil Martin · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:43 pm Post subject: Welcome to the Forum

I am unfamiliar with Canadian firearms laws. If I could, I would get hold of them and keep quiet. We have a saying here in Schnecksville; shoot, shovel and shut up. All the best...
Gil

ernie · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: inherited rifle

Thanks for your prompt response, shrpshtrjoe. I really appreciated it. Thanks.

Dimitri · Super Member Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 5946

There is a amesty right now so he can sell them to a PAL Owner to get rid of them and the new owner can register them.

But better question is why don't you get your PAL and take them off his hands? Very Happy

Dimitri

ernie · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:28 am Post subject: Re: inherited rifle

Thanks, Dimitri. Appriciate. I do have a PAL. I think maybe I should buy them off him. Thanks.

Dimitri · Super Member Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 5946

Ernie,

The Amesty is good up until May 16 so you should be good to go in that case. Smile

And glad to hear you have a PAL.

Dimitri

vint2 · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:03 am Post subject: Re: inherited rifle

Welcome aboard Ernie!! I think 'Mitri is giving you some daggone good advise!!!!!! Go for it!!

OBOne · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:18 am Post subject: Re: inherited rifle

What's a PAL ?

vint2 · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:23 am Post subject: Re: inherited rifle

Welcome aboard,OBOne! One of our Canadian friends will inform you, I am sure!!

Bushmaster · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:50 am Post subject: Re: inherited rifle

I bet it's like the FOID in illinois...

vint2 · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:03 am Post subject: Re: inherited rifle

I bet you are right , Bushy, and it will be interesting to find out!!
We are elebrating 45 years of marriage today, so have to take my good wife out and enjoy the day!!! Very Happy

Bushmaster · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:31 am Post subject: Re: inherited rifle

Congrats on 45 years...I've been married 40 years to two women...

vint2 · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: inherited rifle

Thanks, Bushy! I have found that 1 is sometimes toooooooooo much!!!! Let me hasten to ad that I have a wonderful wife, but you know the drill!!!

Dimitri · Super Member Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 5946

PAL = Possession and Acquisition License.

Basically it allows you to own and buy firearms and ammunition in Canada.

I must admit I like the idea of it, I just don't like the registration part of the law. If you have a license you should be able to buy and sell any amount of firearms as you please.

A PAL means that your criminal background is clean, that you passed a SAFETY course (not really a "firearms" course) so you'll hopefully know the answers to many stupid ideas before they cross your mind. And that you have at least a few friends/family who think your sane enough to own guns.

Dimitri