You may bring a
hunting rifle or shotgun and up to 200 rounds of ammunition into Canada as a
visitor, but you must be 18 years of age or older to do so and the firearms
must be for hunting or competitions use.
You must be at least 18 years of age to bring firearms into Canada.
You must either have a Canadian Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) or
you have to register your firearms at the Canadian border. You are able to
obtain and complete a Non-Resident Firearms Declaration form before you cross
the border which will make it easier and less time consuming. The permit fee
is $25.00 (CDN) per person for a temporary registration permit and the permit
is valid for 60 days. Call toll-free 1-800-731-4000 to get a Firearms
Declaration Form.
You cannot import prohibited firearms. Fully automatic weapons, all hand
guns and guns of less than 66 cm (26 inches) in length are prohibited by law.
Restricted firearms such as pistols or revolvers may be temporarily imported
if you have an Authorization to Transport (ATT) in advance from a Canadian
Chief Firearms Officer.
Seasonal residents may import restricted firearms, but must have a
Possession and Acquisition License or a valid Firearms Acquisition Certificate
in addition to an ATT.
For more info on importing firearms into Canada:
Canadian Firearms Centre, 284 Wellington Centre. Ottawa, ON K1A 0H8.
Ph: 1-800-731-4000.
email : canadian.firearms@justice.gc.ca
website:
Canadian Firearms Program
