Posted: 7/22/2018 12:28:05 PM EDT
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Hi Guys,
I am asking this question for a friend on the other side of the fence. Seems like there is very little information out there on how to become a gunsmith in Canada/Ontario, what's the process or the obstacles with becoming one? On the US side it's pretty clear and forward. Any ideas? |
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take a gunsmithing course or not.
hang out a shingle.. last time I talked to a gunsmith there was no regulations regarding it..but he should be able to find out all he needs via google. there will be regulations, rules, laws, paperwork up the wazoo to legally open his business. |
Originally Posted By Knightzone:
I've got an inch a half guard rail nut on a length of 550 cord. it's not whiz-bang tactical, but one smack in the grape and it's coloring books for christmas.
I've got an inch a half guard rail nut on a length of 550 cord. it's not whiz-bang tactical, but one smack in the grape and it's coloring books for christmas.
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Originally Posted By Striker:
take a gunsmithing course or not. hang out a shingle.. last time I talked to a gunsmith there was no regulations regarding it..but he should be able to find out all he needs via google. there will be regulations, rules, laws, paperwork up the wazoo to legally open his business. And no one knows other than "there will be regulations, rules, laws, paperwork up the wazoo to legally open his business.", no specifics. It's either that it's very complicated or tedious that people generally do not know, or it's a secret being kept close by the few existing gun smiths. |
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is he a trained gunsmith or is he starting from scratch?
I wouldn't be surprised if the licensing, certification,etc falls under provincial jurisdiction. His Chief Firearms Officer might be the place to start. |
Originally Posted By Knightzone:
I've got an inch a half guard rail nut on a length of 550 cord. it's not whiz-bang tactical, but one smack in the grape and it's coloring books for christmas.
I've got an inch a half guard rail nut on a length of 550 cord. it's not whiz-bang tactical, but one smack in the grape and it's coloring books for christmas.
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there are few if any schools in Canada. In Ontario, there is no requirement of what defines a gunsmith. It does have to be more than remove and replace parts (armorer). If one apprentices under a smith, then branches out, you can get a licence. If you have a machining background, armorer background and open up, you can get the licence. If you go to the US and get schooled down there, you would be good also. Regards Mark |
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Originally Posted By TacticalConcepts:
there are few if any schools in Canada. In Ontario, there is no requirement of what defines a gunsmith. It does have to be more than remove and replace parts (armorer). If one apprentices under a smith, then branches out, you can get a licence. If you have a machining background, armorer background and open up, you can get the licence. If you go to the US and get schooled down there, you would be good also. Regards Mark |
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Originally Posted By Striker:
is he a trained gunsmith or is he starting from scratch? I wouldn't be surprised if the licensing, certification,etc falls under provincial jurisdiction. His Chief Firearms Officer might be the place to start. |
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Originally Posted By TacticalHeater:
Yes he is, so where does one get such a license? Originally Posted By TacticalHeater:
Originally Posted By TacticalConcepts:
there are few if any schools in Canada. In Ontario, there is no requirement of what defines a gunsmith. It does have to be more than remove and replace parts (armorer). If one apprentices under a smith, then branches out, you can get a licence. If you have a machining background, armorer background and open up, you can get the licence. If you go to the US and get schooled down there, you would be good also. Regards Mark http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/fs-fd/fab-eaf-eng.htm |
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Originally Posted By TacticalConcepts:
The application as linked above will be the start. The OPP Chief Firearms Office (in Ontario) will do the inspection and licence granting. They can be a pain. Mark 
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Originally Posted By Knightzone:
I've got an inch a half guard rail nut on a length of 550 cord. it's not whiz-bang tactical, but one smack in the grape and it's coloring books for christmas.
I've got an inch a half guard rail nut on a length of 550 cord. it's not whiz-bang tactical, but one smack in the grape and it's coloring books for christmas.