Non-Restricted Firearms Course offered to Youth in Unama'ki

Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey Post-Secondary Department coordinated a Non-Restricted Firearms Course for Youth in Unama'ki this month.

Students who obtained a mark of 80% or more in both the written and practical examinations are now able to handle non-restricted firearms and ammunition safely. The participants 18 years of age or older were provided with documents that they can use to apply for their Possession & Acquisition Licence (PAL). The youth who were under the age of 18 obtained a Minors' Permit which allows them to borrow and/or use non-restricted firearms. Once they reach the age of 18 they will also be allowed to apply for their PAL. A Possession & Acquisition Licence allows the holder the privilege to purchase or possess non-restricted firearms and/or ammunition.

There are plans to offer this session in one of our Mainland communities in the coming months.