<Li> Automatic firearms were added to the category of firearms that had to be registered in 1951 . The registry system was centralized under the Commissioner of the RCMP . </Li> <Li> In 1969, Bill C - 150 created categories of "non-restricted", "restricted" and "prohibited" firearms . Police were also given preventive powers of search and seizure by judicial warrant if they had grounds to believe that firearms that belonged to an individual endangered the safety of society . </Li> <Li> In 1977, Bill C - 51 required firearms acquisition certificates (FACs) to purchase any firearm, and introduced controls on the selling of ammunition . Applicants were required to pass a basic criminal record check before receiving the FAC . </Li> <Li> In 1991, Bill C - 17 was introduced, coming into force between 1992 and 1994 . It required FAC applicants to pass a safety course in addition to a thorough background check, and to wait a minimum of 28 days after applying before an FAC could be issued . It also created new Criminal Code offences, new definitions for prohibited and restricted weapons, and new regulations for firearms dealers . It increased penalties for firearm - related crimes . It clearly outlined regulations for firearms storage, handling and transportation . </Li>

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