If you inherit or are gifted a firearm, there are some things you need to do to lawfully keep it. 

Here are some things you need to know if you want to keep a firearm or arms item:  

• You must have a firearms licence  
• You may need to apply for a required endorsement and permit
• You must contact the Firearms Registry as soon as practicable, but within 30 days.

If you don’t have a firearms licence or the right endorsement, then you must arrange for the firearm to be held by a firearms licence holder or dealer with the required endorsement and permit until you are legally allowed to keep it.