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 .
Individual Web Services
Business Web Services
Police/Public Agency Web Services
New licence application for individuals
Information about requirements for firearms licences, including exceptions in certain circumstances, for individuals and businesses
Information about importing and exporting firearms, and ammunition
Information about types of firearms and firearm registration requirements for restricted and prohibited firearms
Information about the requirements for buying, selling and transferring firearms
Information about firearms safety training and safe practices for storing, transporting and displaying firearms
Information for executors of estates and heirs of firearms
Shooting clubs and ranges – Information about design guidelines and sound requirements
Firearms in Canada fall into three different classes: non-restricted, restricted, and prohibited
