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Originally Posted by ghostguy6
It all down to local bylaws and how they define "weapon"
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Local bylaws can not supersede provincial law.
Example.
Edmonton has a Bylaw that prevents the discharge of firearm within city limits. This Bylaw adds to the Provincial 200 yard rule. They do this since there are area (golf courses, parks) where a person could be 200 yards from an occupied building.
Edmonton could not write a bylaw that stated it is legal to discharge a firearm in city limits because this would conflict with the provincial regulation. So bylaws can add to a provincial law but can not conflict or supersede a provincial law.
If a golf course wants to use a firearm for control pest within city limits they have to obtain permission from the Municipal Bylaw office, not the Police.
And in that agreement, it will state that they will not contravene the Provincial 200 yard rule while performing pest control.