Firearms
In accordance with the Firearms Act, the Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) oversees firearms licences and registration, maintains national firearm safety training standards, assists law enforcement agencies and aims to enhance public safety. Firearms in Canada continue to be regulated by the Firearms Act and Part III of the Criminal Code.
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Topics
Licensing
Information about requirements for firearms licences, including exceptions in certain circumstances, for individuals and businesses
Importing and exporting
Information about importing and exporting firearms, and ammunition
Registration
Information about types of firearms and firearm registration requirements for restricted and prohibited firearms
Buying and selling
Information about the requirements for buying, selling and transferring firearms
Firearms safety
Information about firearms safety training and safe practices for storing, transporting and displaying firearms
Executors and heirs
Information for executors of estates and heirs of firearms
Shooting clubs and ranges
Shooting clubs and ranges – Information about design guidelines and sound requirements
Classes of firearms
Firearms in Canada fall into three different classes: non-restricted, restricted, and prohibited
Highlights
- Additional proposed measures to Bill C-21 announced by the Government of Canada on May 1, 2023
- For added security, we've added a new authentication code when logging in to Individual Web Services
- New firearms licence cards
- You can now apply for a new firearms licence online
- On October 21, 2022, the Government of Canada announced changes to handgun regulations. Get more information on how these changes may affect you
- Global Affairs Canada has recently changed its policy on the importation of handguns into Canada
- What you need to know about licence verification and business record keeping (former Bill C-71)
- Changes to our service fees effective March 31, 2023
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