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Information Sheet: Firearm Verification

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Before you Start… The following information explains certain parts of the form and
will help you answer some of the questions. You should read the
Use this form if you are an approved verifier to provide the Registrar instructions as you fill in your form. If you are still unsure about a
of Firearms with verification of a firearm. question, call 1 800 731-4000 for assistance.

If you are a business and need to change the description of

registered firearms in your inventory, you must use the form A - Owner Information
“Application to Register Firearms for Businesses (Including Box 1
Museums)” (RCMP GRC 5489) available on our Web site.
Provide the Firearms Licence Number and the name (last, first and
The approved verifier must complete: middle) of the person who owns the firearm.
Section A – Owner Information
Section B – Firearm Information B - Firearm Information
Section C – Distinguishing Characteristics and Other Boxes 3 to 6
Relevant Information (if applicable) Provide details for the firearm in the spaces provided.
Section D – Verifier Information
Box 3 i) Type
If you need help completing this application form or require
another form, call 1 800 731-4000. Additional information and some Using the legend provided on the application form, enter the code for
application forms are also available the firearm type. For example, if you are verifying a rifle, print RI in
on our Web site. the box.

Mail your completed application form and all attachment(s) to: Box 3 j) Action
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Using the legend provided on the application form, enter the code for
P.O. Box 1200 firearm action. For example, if you are verifying a firearm with a bolt
Miramichi NB E1N 5Z3 action, print BA in the box. Only print one code. If none of the codes
are applicable, print OT (Other) and specify the action in the
Please remember… space provided.
Whenever you handle firearms, follow all safety precautions.

C - Distinguishing Characteristics and Other

Relevant Information
Box 7
Use this space to provide distinguishing characteristics, modifications,
materials, parts, etc.

D - Verifier Information
Box 8 a)
Provide your verifier number in Box 8 a).

Boxes 8 b) and c)
Provide your name (last and first) in Boxes 8 b) and c).

Boxes 8 d), e) and f)

Provide your Firearms Business Licence Number, Legal Name of
Business and phone number in Boxes 8 d), e) and f).

Boxes 8 g) and h)
Sign and date the form.

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Firearm Verification For Administrative Use

Attention: Read the Information Sheet for explanations. Use a check mark to indicate your answers (where
required). Print clearly in blue or black ink.
A - Owner Information
1. Firearms Licence Number 2. a) Last Name

2. b) First Name 2. c) Middle Name

B - Firearm Information
Legend - Type Legend - Action
CG = Combination Gun CV = Commercial Version A = Air, spring or gas exceeding 152.4 m/sec (500 ft/sec) and 5.7 joules (4.2 foot-pounds)
HG = Handgun MG = Machine Gun BA = Bolt Action CA = Converted Automatic FA = Full Automatic
RI = Rifle SG = Shotgun LA = Lever Action MB = Multi-Barrel PA = Pump Action
SM = Submachine Gun R = Revolver SA = Semi-Automatic SS = Single Shot
OT = Other, please specify
3. a) Registration Certificate Number (if applicable) 3. b) Firearm Identification Number (if applicable) 3. c) If firearm is a frame / receiver only and
cannot discharge ammunition, check this box.
3. d) Class 3. e) Serial Number 3. f) Make
Non-Restricted Restricted Prohibited
3. g) Manufacturer (if different from make) 3. h) Model 3. i) Type

3. j) Action 3. k) Gauge/Calibre 3. l) Shots 3. m) Barrel Length 3. n) FRT Number

mm
in
Calibre / Shot / Barrel Length Combinations
4. a) Gauge/Calibre 4. b) Shots 4. c) Barrel Length 4. d) FRT Number
4. First Combination mm
in
5. a) Gauge/Calibre 5. b) Shots 5. c) Barrel Length 5. d) FRT Number
5. Second Combination mm
in
6. a) Gauge/Calibre 6. b) Shots 6. c) Barrel Length 6. d) FRT Number
6. Third Combination mm
in
If more than 3 calibre / shot / barrel length combinations, check this box and attach list

C - Distinguishing Characteristics and Other Relevant Information

7. Distinguishing Characteristics and other relevant information

D - Verifier Information
8. a) Verifier's Number 8. b) Last Name 8. c) First Name

8. d) Firearms Business Licence 8. e) Legal Name of Business (if applicable) 8. f) Telephone Number
Number (if applicable)

8. g) Verifier's Signature 8. h) Date (yyyy-mm-dd)

Information contained in this application is obtained under the authority of the Firearms Act. The information will be used to determine eligibility and
to administer and enforce the firearms legislation. In addition to the provisions outlined in the Firearms Act, individual rights regarding personal
information are governed by the applicable federal, provincial or territorial legislation relating to access to information and privacy.

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