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Below is a sample Canadian firearms registration certificate. All firearms in Canada must have one of these by Jan. 1, 2003. (This sample is a non-restricted registration for a Winchester Model 70 rifle.)
Canadian gun owners must have a registration certificate for every gun in their possession. If a gun is loaned, its certificate must be loaned, as well. When a gun is sold, bartered or given from one person to another, the registration must be transferred to the new owner.
The Canadian government expects ten positive results from their new firearm regulations:
- Reduction in sale of stolen guns.
- Increased public safety by keeping guns out of the hands of person who should not own them.
- Making it easier to return stolen guns to the rightful owners.
- Enhanced charges and prison terms against criminals.
- Potential prevention of loss of life.
- Higher rate of solved crimes for crimes involving firearms.
- Reduced theft, unsafe storage and gun-related accidents.
- Overall increased public safety.
- Reduction of firearms smuggling.
- Put more police on the streets by reducing paperwork.
According to the Canadian Firearms Centre, the main objectives of the Firearms Act of 1995 are already being met.
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