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Arms Bill

General requirements - Requirements for possession of standard firearms, airguns, pistols, restricted weapons, standard magazines, non-restricted parts, ammunition, etc - Requirements for possession of pistols and restricted weapons

22: Exception for antique firearms

You could also call this:

"Old guns are exempt from some rules"

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If you have a pistol that is an antique firearm, you do not have to follow the rules in Section 20. This means you can possess the pistol without meeting certain requirements. You must understand what makes a firearm an antique to know if this applies to you.

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Requirements for possession of standard firearms, airguns, pistols, restricted weapons, standard magazines, non-restricted parts, ammunition, etc: Requirements for possession of pistols and restricted weapons

22Exception for antique firearms

  1. Section 20 does not apply to a person in possession of a pistol that is an antique firearm.