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Department of Justice
Shooting Range Approval
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| Who Needs This Approval? |
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Anyone who wants to construct a shooting range
for firearms. |
| Issuing Department / Agency:
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N.S. Department
of Justice, Provincial Firearms Office |
| Where can you get this Approval
and / or further information? |
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Contact:
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Provincial Firearms Office
Policing and Victim Services Division
N.S. Department of Justice
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Phone:
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424-6689 / 1-800-731-4000 extension 6505
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E-mail:
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kramermx@gov.ns.ca
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Visit:
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Ground floor
5151 Terminal Road
Halifax, NS B3J 2L7
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Write:
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PO Box 7
Halifax, NS B3J 2L6
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Fax:
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424-4308
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| Application Forms & Process: |
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Contact the Provincial Firearms Office at 1-800-731-4000 ext 6505 or
e-mail: kramermx@gov.ns.ca
The application process involves inspection of the range by a Firearms
Officer.
If all requirements are met and the application is approved by the Provincial
Firearms Office, the approval will be sent to the applicant by mail.
The site must be approved before the construction can begin.
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| Waiting Period: |
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Approval is normally granted within 3 days after completion
of suitable construction and final inspection by staff of the Provincial
Firearms Office. |
| Expiry & Renewal: |
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This approval is valid for a given calendar year or for a
period that is stated on the approval. It is renewable. The renewal process
is started by the approval holder. |
| Price: |
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No Fee |
| Related Requirements: |
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- Local residences in the area of the range should be consulted.
- Conformity with Municipal bylaws. Ranges must be constructed in accordance
with guidelines and specifications provided by the Department of Justice.
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| Additional Information: |
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Applicants are advised not to purchase land for this purpose
until the area is approved. |
| Legislative Authority: |
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The federal Firearms
Act & Regulations.
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Last Updated: August 2005
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