$- Wednesday, September 3, 1992 ~ North Shore News MAILE Ox Firearm buyers should be aware of new laws Dear Editor: All firearm owners must be made aware of recent changes to regulations affecting legitimate gun owners in Canada. These regulations were quietly passed by Cabinet in. mid-July. Many provisions took effect on Aug. I. The penalty for violating these regulations is a maximum two- to 10-year sentence, depending on the particular offence. * The storage of firearms and ammunition is now specified by law. However, what constitutes “safe storage’ is very poorly defined as being in a locked con- tainer which may “not be readily , broken into.” Ammunition and firearms must - be stored in separate locked con- The third group consists of over a hundred specific firearms which are now restricted. You must forfeit or register these firearms. They may no longer be used for hunting purposes. You may transport then only under a per- mit obtained from the police. They may be discharged only at a government-approved range. Firearms affected by the above classifications include 22 rimfires, shotguns and centrefize rifles. The magazines for many firearms are now prohibited weapons. ’ These regulations should be ob- tained by all firearm owners. They are contained in a massive 200- page document available from your member of parliarment. Desmond Keddie Richmond NEWS photo Srad Ledwidge MOTORCYCLIST NEIL Kilburn is placed into an ambulance after he was injured in an accident. with a vehicle at the corner of 3rd Street and Lonsdale Avenue on Sept. 3. - tainers. Restricted firearms’ must also be. locked so as to make fir- ing impossible. The classification of firearms into groups has been expanded upon. The most severely affected are those now totally prohibited. Owners must turn in these guns and wiil not receive any compen- sation. The second group are firearms now declared prohibited but you may retain. ownership by regis- . tering the firearms and registering yourself as a ‘bona fide collev- tor.’ : AS a bona fide collector you become subject to warrantless in- spections. of that portion of your home where the firearm is stored. “SMOKERS’ RIGHTS OF CANADA 42,080,000 -_ smokers are. taxed at $3. 80 - : per. pack. of 20 _. TOTAL TAX “$7,100,000,000 per-year, and treated. as 3rd class: citizens : _ Meetings Royal Canadian _ Legion #118 . 4123 WA5th, off. - Lonsdale, Nan. Sept. 9; Wed.-8 p.m: ~ Upstairs Brat. Royal Canadian Legion #60-580 18th Ave., Sept. 10 “Thurs, 8 p.m. Br.f2 W. Van. (Ramp) . — VITALIT ‘\Grab on——— ; € Most vehicles now require a mandatory AirCare i before Licence and insurance can be renewe Now that AirCare is here, a valuable program is in place to control air pollution caused by vehicle emissions. Eleven specially-built AirCare inspection centres are now open, with a twelfth location coming soon. Most passenger cars, light trucks and motor homes operating from Lions Bay to the Chilliwack area must now pass an AirCare inspection before licence and insurance can be renewed. Getting the inspection is a breeze. An AirCare inspection can be done in just a few minutes. Take your vehicle and its current insurance and registration document to any of the official AirCare Inspection Centres listed below. The cost of each inspectiorror reinspection is . $15 (cash only), plus $1.05 GST. After your vehicle has passed the inspection, your Autoplan broker will be able to proceed with licensing and insurance. Exactly what is being inspected? _ The inspection will determine whether your - vehicle is well-tuned and that the emission control components required . the first time. at the time of manufacture have not been removed, disabled: or altered. Model year 1988 and newer vehicles will be.” checked for all originally installed components. In the first. oa year of the program only, the component check for 1987 and older vehicles will he limited to the evaporative canister, : positive crankcase ventilation system, thermostatic air i cleaner, and a proper fuel cap. Most vehicles will pass the inspection, . but what if yours doesn't? Vehicles failing the AirCare inspection 1 must be repaired : ani returned for inspection to any official ‘* AirCare Inspection Centre. Details on repair : requirements will be provided at the time. of your first inspection. Lock for repair): facilities displaying the AirCare Repair Centre : sign ‘These facilities have been certified by the province as having the equipment and training necessary to do the job right. ; a mG OFFICIAL AIRCARE INSPECTION CENTRE LOCATIONS 1 "For directions and approximate waiting times, 5 call the AirCare hotline: 433-5633. NORTH VANCOUVER MAPLE RIDGE i 1333 McKeen Avenue 11469 Kingston Street VANCOUVER I East: 3608 Charles Street Loe. a A Street ; I South: 728 E. Kent Ave. South c : RICHMOND UITLAM : 7 | i316 United Boulevard , ' BURNABY - f Open in Eariy 1993 . CHILLIWACK 45730 Airport Road 11115 Silversmith Place SURREY North: 7910-130th Street . _ South: 15050-32nd Avenue MATSQUi-CLEARBROOK 3380 McCallum Road a PRE-INSPECTION CHECK LIST. CO Be sure to bring the inspection fee ($15 plus. $1.05 GST). in cash only, along with your current insurance ‘and 2 registration document. . . CI Make sure the vehicle is at normal operating einer when you arrive at the centre. C]- The inspection procedure includes a check for the fuel filler restrictor. If your fuel cap locks, be sure to bring. e key. CJ Your vehicle must bei in a safe condition for nspeton, : so make sure your tires are properly inflated, you. have no excessive oil leaks and that your Tadiator 35° adequate coolant and doesn’t leak. HOURS OF OPERATION (No Appointment Necessary): Tues. & Thurs. 8:30am-7:30 pra; Wed. & Fri. 8:30am-6: “30pm § Sat. 230 All AirCare Inspection Centres are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Ba eas a i Md SOD OD A A AS CD MD, em ew ea in‘ , A Panince of British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General MOTOR VEHICLE BRANCH Vehicle Emissions Inspection & Maintenance Program