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2011-10-05 3:50 am
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Glock
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Just looking for some info on the procedure for buying a gun privately, I've only ever purchased through a business. Is it simply hand the cash over, walk away and I handle the paperwork myself?
It doesn't seem like it should be that simple, so I want to confirm that I'm not missing something.
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2011-10-05 7:42 am
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silvercore
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A typical transaction is outlined on our FAQ.
http://www.firearmscanada.com/faq/
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2011-10-05 5:50 pm
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It becomes more complicated when buying privately. Ideally you would want to buy from someone in your area so you can verify the legitimacy of the firearm and the registration of the seller's PAL.
1.Exchange info (full name, address, PAL number, phone number)
2.Tranfer funds
3.Call CFO to initiate transfer and complete (both parties)
4.Non restricted usually complete same day. Restricted requires waiting period plus verification of club membership.
5.Once transfer is complete, STATT is mailed out. You can also call the CFO and obtain STATT number to pick up firearm.
IF YOU ARE BUYING ONLINE and out of the immediate area of the seller, that is a totally different strategy as trusting the seller and buyer is difficult due to the abundance of many scam artists.
1.Exchange info (full name, address, PAL number, phone number)
2.Normal procedure is to transfer funds. However the buyer may be left unprotected, so another strategy is to give the buyer the serial number of the firearm and let him/her initiate transfer
3.When buyer is satisfied through the CFO that the firearm and seller's PAL are legitimate, then buyer transfers funds.
4.Seller receives the funds and then completes the transfer.
5.Non restricted usually complete same day. Restricted requires waiting period plus verification of club membership.
6.Once transfer is complete, STATT is mailed out. You can also call the CFO and obtain STATT number to pick up firearm.
Hoep these help
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2011-10-09 1:42 am
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Glock
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Thanks guys, that's the exact information I needed.
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2011-10-25 9:34 pm
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rcacchioni
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hello, this process may not be the one to follow after this tuesday with the abolition of the gun registry.
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2011-10-27 5:56 pm
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darkshadow
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Let's keep our fingers crossed that this bill is passed soon. By the way, this will only apply to rifles and shotguns. Restricted will still go through the normal process.
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2011-12-21 1:43 pm
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fullmentaljacket
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What does the acronym STATT stand for?
I assume the ATT part is authorization to either transport or transfer?
Sorry, newbie gun guy. Haven't yet had the pleasure of buying since the
late 1960s. Then, you got your parent or guardian to go to the hardware
or big box store (K-Mart in my case) with you, and stand there while you
filled out your name and address. You paid, and walked out a legal owner.
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On the 5th day of April 2012, Bill C-19 attained Royal Assent, and the Canadian Long Gun Registry ended.
On that day, Canadians reclaimed a freedom lost in part due to ignorance and apathy, and must never allow that to happen again.
"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." – Thomas Jefferson. (a smart dude)
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2011-12-21 7:45 pm
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silvercore
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STATT stands for Short Term Authorization To Transport
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2011-12-21 7:54 pm
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fullmentaljacket
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Post edited 8:28 pm – 2011-12-21 by fullmentaljacket
Cheers. I Googled the acronym and got zero hits. I would have thought it would have been pretty common.
Oh well, live and learn…..
Is a STATT required for a non-restricted sale? My guess is no, but I'm sure there are exceptions.
This is Canada, after all.
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On the 5th day of April 2012, Bill C-19 attained Royal Assent, and the Canadian Long Gun Registry ended.
On that day, Canadians reclaimed a freedom lost in part due to ignorance and apathy, and must never allow that to happen again.
"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." – Thomas Jefferson. (a smart dude)
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2011-12-21 11:03 pm
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silvercore
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Your guess is right. STATT is not required for non-restricted.
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2012-02-09 12:57 pm
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bigkid1980
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i've follew this guideline and had great success and very little worry. but i (we) did the transfer before the money exchange. i've felt this adds a tiny bit of protection to both parties.
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2012-02-13 6:39 pm
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darkshadow
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I have suggested in the past that BUYERS initiate the transfer to verify firearm legitimacy and SELLER validity and info. Once those are done, then BUYER can send funds. In case anything goes wrong, the BUYER has all the correct info to pursue with the RCMP
I am glad transfer was initiated first. Well done
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2012-05-13 6:23 pm
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AltaRed
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I have non-registered firearms I wish to sell, but I see a note here when posting an ad "Do NOT sell firearms unless you have received authorization from the Canadian Firearms Centre". I do not understand the relevance of this if my firearms are registered and I have a PAL. Surely all that matters is that I legitimately and legally own the weapons. Why?
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