Hunting in Temagami Ontario, Canada

RESTRICTIONS

Importation of the following goods into Canada is restricted. Make sure you have the information you require before attempting to import these items into Canada.

FIREARMS & WEAPONS

Canada’s firearms legislation helps make the country safer for both residents and visitors. Before you attempt to import a firearm or weapon, contact the Canada Firearms Centre for information.

The following requirements apply to the importation of firearms and weapons:

• you must be at least 18 years of age

• you can import non-restricted and restricted firearms, provided you meet all requirements

• you cannot import prohibited firearms, weapons or devices, including silencers, replica firearms, switchblades and other weapons.

You must declare all weapons and firearms at the CBSA port of entry or they will be seized and you may be subject to arrest.

As a visitor, you may temporarily import restricted firearms and non-restricted firearms, such as pistols
or revolvers, provided you get Form CAFC 679

Application for an Authorization to Transport Restricted Firearms and Prohibited Firearms in advance from a chief firearms officer of the province or territory to which you are importing a restricted firearm.

As a seasonal resident, you may import restricted firearms but you must have a valid Possession and Acquisition Licence or a valid Firearms Acquisition Certificate, in addition to Form CAFC 679.

For more information on importing a firearm into Canada, ask for a copy of the publication called Importing a Firearm or Weapon Into Canada or call the BIS line at one of the numbers listed in the section called “Additional information.”

For more information about applying for a Canadian firearms licence or Form CAFC 679, contact:

Canada Firearms Centre
Ottawa ON K1A 1M6
Telephone: 1-800-731-4000 (toll-free in Canada and the United States)
506-624-5380 (from all other countries)
Facsimile: 613-957-7325
E-mail: cfc-cafc@cfc-cafc.gc.ca
Web site: www.cfc.gc.ca