Type of Licence

Requirements

Fees

POSSESSION ONLY

• firearms owned on December 1,1998
• for adults (18 yrs or older)
• must have applied by December 31, 2000

1.        Not available to new applicants after January 1, 2001.

POSSESSION LICENCE FOR MINORS

• to possess non-restricted firearms
• minors 12-17 yrs
• sustenance hunters under 18 yrs

1.        A parent or guardian must give consent.

2.        The applicant and a parent or guardian must accept the conditions of the licence by signing a form, and confirm that the photo (of the applicant) with the application accurately identifies the applicant.

3.        Applicants must show proof that safety course requirements have been met (does not apply to sustenance hunters).

(Minors can possess or use but cannot acquire or register firearms in their name.)

• $10: 0-1 yr.

• $20: 1-2 yrs

• $30: over 2 yrs

POSSESSION AND ACQUISITION

• to get non-restricted firearms

• to get restricted firearms

• to get another prohibited firearm in the same category

• for adults (18 yrs or older)

• also allows possession of currently-owned firearms

1.        The applicant and one other person who has known the applicant for at least 1 year must sign a statement confirming that an accompanying photo (of the applicant) accurately identifies the applicant.

2.        Two people (other than a spouse) must sign a statement confirming that they have known the applicant for at least three years and to the best of their knowledge and belief:

• the information in the application is true;

• the applicant does not pose a threat to public safety.

3.        The applicant must provide the name, current address and telephone number of every spouse or common-law partner with whom the applicant has lived during the past two years. If their whereabouts are unknown, the applicant must make a written statement (on the form) to that effect. (Spouses and common-law partners will be notified about the application.)

4.        There is a minimum 28-day waiting period unless the applicant has a valid FAC or licence.

5.        Applicants must show proof that safety course requirements have been met.

There are additional requirements for restricted and prohibited firearms.

• $60 for 5 yrs (non-restricted); OR

• $80 for 5 yrs (restricted and prohibited)

TEMPORARY FIREARM BORROWING LICENCE

• for visitors to Canada (18 yrs or older)

1.        For visitors borrowing non-restricted firearms in Canada -- as of January 1, 2001.

2.        Applicant must be sponsored by a licensed Canadian individual or organization.

3.        Applicant and or sponsor must fill out form in advance + send to Chief Firearms Officer.

• $30 for 60 days (may be renewed once at no charge)

NON-RESIDENT FIREARMS DECLARATION

• for visitors to Canada

(18 yrs or older)

1.        For visitors bringing firearms into Canada

2.        Firearms must be declared in writing at point of entry, and confirmed by a Customs officer

3.        Form should be filled out in triplicate before arriving at Customs

4.        Valid for up to 60 days at a time

5.        Declaration must be confirmed each time you cross the border.

• $50
• only payable once in a 12-month period.
• No fee for additional declarations made in that period.