Thread: DoC Hunting Permits

I think Gibo means FAL needed - DoC permits are only issued to a FAL holder.

When I take a non-FAL holder hunting, We have 1 gun between the 2 of us - I have to supervise them under my FAL.

Be strict on this - don't let anyone talk you into letting them take a firearm each if they don't have a FAL. Deep doo-doos

Originally Posted by SiB

I think Gibo means FAL needed - DoC permits are only issued to a FAL holder.

When I take a non-FAL holder hunting, We have 1 gun between the 2 of us - I have to supervise them under my FAL.

Be strict on this - don't let anyone talk you into letting them take a firearm each if they don't have a FAL. Deep doo-doos

Well I'll count myself lucky I hunt with FAL holders only! I didnt know that and it doesnt ask me for a FAL number when getting a permit?

In the terms it simply states: •Hunters wishing to use a firearm must abide by the conditions of the Arms Act.

I hope I am not doing this wrong!!!!

Thanks SiB, looks like I've uncovered a bit of confusion. Don't worry, I would never allow a non-FAL holder use of my firearms without completely trusting that they will do so responsibly and safely, and that they can competently use a firearm. And I would be watching them like a hawk.....

Originally Posted by SiB

I think Gibo means FAL needed - DoC permits are only issued to a FAL holder.

When I take a non-FAL holder hunting, We have 1 gun between the 2 of us - I have to supervise them under my FAL.

Be strict on this - don't let anyone talk you into letting them take a firearm each if they don't have a FAL. Deep doo-doos

I believe under the arms code if you and a non FAL holder have a firearm each the FAL holder is deemed not to be supervising. the argument would be if you are both using(in 100% control of) a firearm how could you be supervising the non FAL person. as for DOC i see it as if the person has no FAL and no firearm or other means to kill wild game then they are not hunting and technically not part of the hunting party they are surely a bystander.

According to DoC anyone in a hunting party needs a permit, carrying a firearm or not.

And I asked my arms officer about an unlicensed person carrying a firearm - they said it is fine as long as they are close enough that the FAL holder can supervise or take the firearm off them if need be