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If you inherit a non-restricted firearm and do not currently have a valid PAL, what must you do to legally keep the firearm?
To legally possess an inherited firearm, the beneficiary must possess a valid Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) or transfer the firearm to someone who do
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Question: If you inherit a non-restricted firearm and do not currently have a valid PAL, what must you do to legally keep the firearm?
Answer options:
- You may keep it as long as it is in a locked room. ✅ You must apply for a PAL or transfer the firearm to someone with a valid PAL within a reasonable period.
- You automatically receive a temporary 5-year inheritance permit.
- Inherited firearms do not require a PAL because they are family heirlooms.
Correct answer: You must apply for a PAL or transfer the firearm to someone with a valid PAL within a reasonable period.
Explanation: To legally possess an inherited firearm, the beneficiary must possess a valid Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) or transfer the firearm to someone who does.
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