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Posted: 7/22/2018 12:28:05 PM EDT
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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Posted: 7/28/2018 8:37:51 PM EDT
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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. |
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Posted: 7/28/2018 11:12:06 PM EDT
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He will probably have to get a business license from the RCMP/CFC.
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Posted: 8/3/2018 1:14:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally 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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Posted: 8/3/2018 5:42:50 PM EDT
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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. |
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Posted: 8/4/2018 11:35:02 AM EDT
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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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Posted: 8/4/2018 10:13:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally 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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Posted: 8/4/2018 10:15:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TacticalHeater]
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Quote HistoryOriginally 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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Posted: 8/4/2018 10:39:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TacticalHeater:
Yes he is, so where does one get such a license? Quote HistoryOriginally 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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Posted: 8/5/2018 7:19:09 PM EDT
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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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Posted: 8/6/2018 5:32:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally 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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Posted: 8/6/2018 6:37:23 PM EDT
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hahahahaha
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