Changes to firearms licence fee waiver
Restricted and prohibited licence holders required to pay prescribed fee as of September 18, 2012.
The Government of Canada has announced changes to the firearms licence fee waiver.
Licences with Restricted/Prohibited Privileges:
A fee waiver for renewal of Possession Only Licences (POL) and Possession and Acquisition Licences (PAL) with restricted/prohibited firearm privileges is in effect until September 17, 2012.
Individuals who renew their restricted or prohibited class POL or PAL on or after September 18, 2012, will be required to pay the renewal fee. Individuals who add restricted and/or prohibited privileges to their licence on or after that date will also be required to pay the fee.
Licences with Non-Restricted Privileges ONLY:
A fee waiver, applicable to licences with non-restricted firearm privileges only, is in effect until May 16, 2013. This waiver applies to:
individuals renewing their Possession Only Licence (POL) or Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL),
individuals upgrading their POL to a PAL,
individuals obtaining a new POL or PAL after their previous one expired, or
minors renewing their Minor�s Licence.
