Can "off duty" soldiers carry firearms?

[jey1234]

Hi, I was wondering if soldiers, are allowed to carry firearms (in Canada) when they're not "on duty"? I don't know if that's the right term for soldiers but you know what I mean. Thanks.

 

[Smirnoff123]

If they have a PAL and are hunting or at a civilian range like everyone else.

 

[Cyrius007]

I'm not 100% sure, but I think it's the same rules as civilians.

 

[MikeL]

If a CF member wishes to have a personally owned firearm,  they will need to get a PAL/RPAL like everyone else in Canada and follow the laws regarding the use, transport and storage of firearms.


CF members do not keep their work weapons with them. They are locked up in the CQ vault and are only drawn when required for ranges, cleaning, etc  You can't sign it out for a weekend, etc.

 

[jey1234]

That makes sense. Thank you.