For each firearm registered, the owner will receive a unique firearm number ( UFAN ) and will be responsible for ensuring that the number is indelibly, legibly affixed to the corresponding firearm within 90 days.

In most instances, the UFAN will be generated from the firearm’s serial number if the latter is unique. Therefore, if the UFAN is identical to the number already affixed to the firearms, e.g. the serial number, no additional action is required from the owner.

In other cases, the owner must affix the UFAN to his firearm.

The UFAN must be affixed in a visible location on the frame or the receiver or in a location that requires the dismantling of the latter in the case of a rare firearm of outstanding value if that is an established practice of the manufacturer or there is not visible location on the firearm that is suitable.

The owner must determine the best means of affixing the UFAN to his firearm insofar as the criteria respecting indelibility (cannot be erased) and legibility (is readable) are respected.

Engraving is not compulsory but represents one way to comply with the manner of affixing the UFAN.