[Kudsman]

Buyers of long guns require a training course that is overseen by police.

Wherein the requisite name,address, serial #, caliber, etc will no doubt be gathered. I would say they seem to just be eliminating an unnecessary redundant burden on the merchants. A good thing. Do the Canadians subscribe to World Governance? UN is awfully busy these days.

[Former Proud Canadian]

Nope, wrong on all counts. The course is on the owner, not the gun. Sort of like a driver's license, here is your license, when and where you use it, and what kind of vehicle you drive is up to you.

You do need an FAC to buy a long gun.