4 Inch Nickel Pythons

[rfo1]

I have these snakes coming in the next few days--fortunately Pythons haven't gone through the roof here in the frozen North.



** February 12th-- help needed-- one of the Pythons arrived today and it is missing the owner's manual. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img] If anyone can sell me one please email me your particulars and asking price- **
Thanks and good shooting--
Rick rlta@shaw.ca

[DFrame]

Beautiful.
Maybe you could fill me in on your laws there. I was under the impression (apparently wrong) that handguns were almost impossible to own in Canada.

[rfo1]

Hi Dframe,
You have been misinformed.There are a few hoops to jump through in order to buy handguns in Canada but it is not that difficult.
New shooters have to take a Firearms Safety Course, pass the written and practical tests, then apply for a Federal PAL ( possession and acquisition licence )which is good for 5 years.All firearm purchases have to be Federally registered and approved prior to taking possession of them.This is about a 14 day wait, give or take.
If you have any other specific questions do not hesitate to ask-
Good shooting--
Rick rfo1

[DFrame]

Thank you. I'm delighted to know I was wrong.
Are you restricted as to numbers of guns you may own, or calibres? Is ammunition readily available. How about handloading?
Sorry about all the questions. if I'm being a pain just say so.
Here in Illinois we don't have registration(yet)and no requirements for mandatory testing. We do however have a Firearms Owners Identification Card (F.O.I.D) which must be acquired before you can buy or possess any gun. It is also good for 5 years.

[rfo1]

Hi DFrame,
There are no restrictions on the number of firearms a person can own.They do have to be stored safely however, with trigger locks applied and stored in a locked container or gun safe.There are no prohibited calibers.Ammunition and reloading equipment is readily available although .50 BMG brass and bullets are a tough find at times.
All firearms have to be transported in a locked case with trigger locks applied to and from Gun Clubs or when going hunting.
Individuals can not legally carry a handgun on the streets- concealed or otherwise.It is sadly prohibited.
One thing I didn't mention before are our silly "grandfather" clauses.Unless you had a fully automatic firearm legally registered before the date that they became prohibited by law (late 80s or early 90s I think)gun owners can no longer purchase them.In 1995 the Feds passed another law prohibiting the sale of short barrel handguns (4 inches and under ). Individuals who had short barrel firearms registered in their name before the cut-off date can legally buy, sell and trade these weapons to other "grandfathered" individuals as can owners of fully automatic firearms.In my case I am grandfathered for short barreled firearms but sadly not for full auto firearms.
Regarding hunting- handgun hunting is prohibited in Canada.New hunters have to take the Hunter Safety Course before being allowed to legally hunt.For some game, hunters must apply for tags prior to the hunting season--much like a lottery system.If you are awarded a tag--say for moose or elk--you must hunt in the area specified by the tag.
Regards--
Rick rfo1