Note: This page contains information that is useful for any foreign visitor to Canada who wishes to temporarily import firearms into the country. It is titled “Information for Americans” simply to reflect the reality that the vast majority of such individuals are indeed visitors from the United States.
Do you want to bring your firearms with you when visiting Canada? Would you like to hunt or participate in a shooting competition?
Note that many firearms offences are punishable by mandatory minimum sentences of imprisonment. When in doubt, consult with the Canada Border Services Agency or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police before attempting to enter the country.
Follow these simple steps to so as not to run afoul of Canada’s stringent gun control laws.
Foreign nationals and visitors to Canada can follow the same process as Canadians and obtain a Canadian firearms licence (Possession and Acquisition Licence). The process for doing so is outlined here.
If a non-resident holds a Canadian firearms licence and wishes to temporarily import firearms into Canada, he or she must show his or her licence and registration certificates to the CBSA agent at the border.
Additional information about foreign visitors bringing firearms into Canada can be found at the following government sites:
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