Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.
Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence (en anglais) visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.
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The Saskatchewan Firearms Office is responsible for supporting safe communities by managing the ownership, purchase, movement and use of firearms within the province through the administration of federal firearms legislation.
The Saskatchewan Firearms Office has assumed the responsibilities administering the federal Firearms Act under the Canada Firearms Program (CFP). The CFP is a Canadian government program within the RCMP's Policing Support Services, and is responsible for the regulation and licensing of firearms in Canada.
The responsibilities of the Saskatchewan Firearms Office include issuing the following:
Saskatchewan, like every province, also appoints firearms officers to conduct inspections and ensure compliance is adhered to within the definition of the Firearms Act.
A Possession and Acquisition Licence is required for anyone who owns or would like to acquire a firearm or purchase ammunition.
The following links will help you navigate to the appropriate licence for you:
Registration
Find information about the types of firearms and firearm registration requirements for restricted and prohibited firearms.
Shooting Clubs and Ranges
Find information about design guidelines and sound requirements.
Importing and Exporting
Find information about importing and exporting firearms into and out of Canada.
Stolen Firearms Search
You can check whether a firearm has been reported as stolen by entering the serial number into a public search.
Further firearms-related information is available through the RCMP.
The Saskatchewan Firearms Office has launched a public awareness campaign to promote firearms safety in the province. The campaign promotes safe practices when using and storing firearms, as well as getting and maintaining your Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL/RPAL), to help prevent accidents and mitigate loss or theft. The tagline for this year's campaign is: Secure Firearms. Safe Communities.
More information on firearms safety training and safety practices is also available.
It is important to store your firearms safely to prevent accidents and deter loss or theft. It is also required by law.
Many responsible firearms owners in Saskatchewan enjoy hunting or travelling to other destinations for reasons that require them to bring their firearms.
Please be aware, however, that law enforcement agencies advise firearms owners to be vigilant about not leaving firearms in an unattended vehicle or location, such as a hotel room, where they may be targeted by individuals who recognize the potential to take firearms and divert them towards illegal activities.
Make suitable arrangements with your accommodations provider to store your firearms in a place where they can be properly secured. Take into account that they must always have a secure locking device put in place when not in use, as well as any other storage requirements depending on the class of the firearms being stored.
When stopping for services such as restaurants and gas stations along the way, someone should stay with the vehicle, or park it in a location where it can be easily observed by you or others. Always insure the firearms are unloaded, secured and out of sight.
As responsible firearms owners, it is important to continue to do our part to prevent firearms from getting diverted and used illegally.
With strong leadership the Saskatchewan Firearms Office is well-positioned to represent Saskatchewan's position on firearms regulation, as well as to promote firearms safety education and establish effective communication between the many stakeholders in Saskatchewan.
Robert Freberg served as the CEO of Brigadier Security Systems (Saskatoon) and Elite Security Systems (Regina) for 34 years. He has been a board member and volunteer with the Saskatoon Wildlife Federation for more than 40 years and served as their president for five. Mr. Freberg has been an elected member of the National Board of Directors for the Canadian Sports Shooting Association. He was a firearms instructor for the possession and acquisition licence (PAL) and restricted possession and acquisition licence (RPAL) programs. Mr. Freberg has been involved in recreational shooting sports as a competitor, hunter and licensed gunsmith for decades.
Mr. Freberg has a strong mandate to enhance education, safety and communication to Saskatchewan's rural and urban stakeholders in his role as CFO.
Murray Cowan brings over 45 years of firearms experience to the SFO and has dedicated nearly 40 years of his life to public safety. He served with the Estevan Police Service for three decades, rising to the role of Deputy Chief in 2017. Prior to his policing career he trained and worked in the EMS industry as an Emergency Medical Technician/Emergency Medical Assistant and served in the military.
As an active member of the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police (SACP), Mr. Cowan has contributed to numerous committees, including the SACP Firearms Committee. He is also an avid outdoorsman, hunter, skilled target shooter and firearms enthusiast. Additionally, he has volunteered as a coach and mentor, teaching outdoor survival skills to youth, assisting at youth camps and promoting firearms safety for many years. He is also a member of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation
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