If I was ever asked about a non-restricted firearm it is quite simple. I sold that years ago shortly after the gun registry was abolished. Period
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When a national police force can willfully ignore laws enacted by Parliament with impunity,Canada has definitely entered the realm of a full blown Police state,official "banana republic" territory. I'm not the least bit optimistic that a Liberal government would ever intervene given the anti-firearm policy of the Liberal Party of Canada and their plans to gradually (or not) disarm all Canadians.
I wouldn't say anything ... no point lying (assuming someone would say this even if they owned the gun). I would simply indicate how they possibly linked you to that gun.
Now, if that gun was in fact stolen or sold, and then used in a crime ... another story altogether. I'd be cooperative, unless they are being buttholes and accusing you of that incident ... then they can talk to a lawyer.
RCMP Defied Order To Destroy Long Gun Registry - Interview With Ed Burlew
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsjgqnZZ1Xk
and before C-71
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QHqdo7K8gM