Getting An Authorization To Carry In Canada. Yes It's Possible! Your Questions Answered. (4K)

This video provides in-depth answers to the many questions people have when it comes to obtaining Authorizations To Carry handguns in Canada. A lot of misinformation has been circulated on this matter in the past, so prepare for some surprising answers and learn how common the issuance of ATCs actually is.

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00:00 - Start
00:02 - What's coming up
00:42 - Introduction
01:30 - Disclaimer
01:56 - How to support this channel
02:25 - What is an ATC?
02:47 - So rare that only 2 or 3 people have one?
03:24 - What kinds of ATCs are available?
04:55 - Handguns for hunters and hikers?
05:34 - What if I decide to carry anyway?
07:56 - Examples of “lawful occupations” for ATC
08:38 - Can handguns still be purchased?
09:13 - Where is carrying allowed?
09:55 - How does a trapper get an ATC?
10:26 - How can you become a trapper?
10:58 - How to get a Registered Fur Management Area
12:21 - Government criteria for approving RFMAs
13:09 - How to keep an RFMA
13:49 - Are rifles better than handguns?
14:43 - How often can you carry?
15:17 - When can you NOT carry?
15:48 - Does ATC allow for target shooting?
16:17 - Can you use a prohib handgun?
16:36 - Can multiple guns be authorized?
16:44 - Have you ever needed your handgun?
17:19 - Needed for what circumstances?
17:44 - What kind of handguns qualify?
18:14 - What handgun do you recommend?
18:53 - Is CFO difficult to convince?
19:09 - Questions you will be asked: Bear spray?
20:07 - Is there a lot of paperwork?
20:34 - Where to get application forms
20:49 - Proof of Proficiency requirement
21:12 - The required Proof of Proficiency test
23:13 - Why test for the kneeling position?
23:35 - How long is an ATC good for?
24:00 - What kind of holster is required?
24:16 - Is cross-draw or shoulder holster allowed?
24:46 - Where to get a holster
24:56 - Should I get training first?
25:52 - Where to find more info
26:17 - How to obtain holster plans