Thank you, Mr. Chair.
A concern has been raised about the issuing of reference numbers following verification of a licence in the case of the sale or transfer of a firearm between two individuals, a measure that we support. This concern stems from the fact that it should be clarified whether the reference number is associated with the verification of the licence or with each firearm.
This amendment will permit the issuing of one reference number per transaction between two individuals. This will guarantee firearms owners that the reference number issued will serve solely to enable them to validate that the licence was verified before the transaction was confirmed.