Canadian Firearms Practice · Question
To give a non-restricted firearm as a gift to a friend, what minimum requirement must be met before handing it over?
Under Canadian law, you cannot transfer (including gifting) a firearm unless you verify that the transferee holds a valid licence for that class of firearm.
Start free practice for Canadian Firearms Practice
500 questions · no signup required · 40 free questions per day
Question: To give a non-restricted firearm as a gift to a friend, what minimum requirement must be met before handing it over?
Answer options:
- The friend must provide proof of residence.
- The giver must notify the RCMP 30 days in advance. ✅ The giver must verify that the friend has a valid PAL.
- No verification is required if the friend is over 18.
Correct answer: The giver must verify that the friend has a valid PAL.
Explanation: Under Canadian law, you cannot transfer (including gifting) a firearm unless you verify that the transferee holds a valid licence for that class of firearm.
Start free practice for Canadian Firearms Practice
500 questions · no signup required · 40 free questions per day
More about Canadian Firearms Practice
Related Questions
- Before storing a non-restricted firearm overnight you must:
- Ammunition for a stored non-restricted firearm:
- Eye and hearing protection at the range is:
- When handing a firearm to another person, you should:
- When transporting a non-restricted firearm in a vehicle, it must be:
- When transporting a restricted firearm in a vehicle, it must be:
More for Canadian Firearms Practice candidates
Practice tests
Study guides
Ready to practice?
Free, no signup required. Build a wrong-question list as you go.
Start Free Canadian Firearms Practice Practice →Related courses
Other Canadian certifications candidates often prepare for alongside this one.