Making this database public has caused much debate over on the gununtz forum. The journalist who put this up did it to allow people to enter their first two digits of their postal codes and see how many machine guns and prohibited guns were in their areas. He wanted 3 digits to the postal codes, but the rcmp said they would only give him two so that individuals in smaller towns couldn't be identified.
Problem with their theory was that on many custom guns, and home built guns, people would use their names as the "make" or model. With a 411 search, and a google earth, you can get a map right to the gun owners doorstep.
The reason why you will find so many variations to the make and models is because so many of the registrations have never been verified, and still are as described by their owners. Worse yet, you will find Brens, stens, AK47s, etc, hidden away in the database as non-restricted.
Look for funny entries too. Try search terms like "bent", "rusted", or "old". Quite a few of those in there too.
Jordan: Your curator is absolutely right. Guns within a Cdn Forces museum are not to be altered. They fall within the CF inventory, and as such are not subject to the CFC rules. There was in fact a CFTO a few years ago detailing the deactivation procedures for guns going to museums, but it was soon after rescinded.
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