Thank you for your correspondence.
To acquire one of these firearms, you would need to acquire from a Business or someone who has already one registered to their name or import it. To acquire a previously registered firearm, you would need to do a transfer. To import, you would need to follow the procedure below. Please note that verification needs to be done before you can apply to register. You will need to contact our office with the firearm details. If it is considered a restricted firearm, you call will be redirected to a Firearm Technician.
A Canadian Resident Wants to Import a Firearm into Canada
The individual must have a Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) for the type of firearm(s) being imported, restricted or non-restricted.
Contact Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) and inquire about the International Import Certificate (IIC), whether a restricted or non-restricted firearm is being imported. If, depending on the situation, such a permit is required it will be issued by DFAIT under the Import/Export Act. The number to obtain the permit is 1-800-267-8376 or (613) 996-2387 if calling from outside of Canada.
The form required for the registration of a newly imported firearm is Form CAFC 998E Application to Register Newly Acquired Firearms (For Individuals). The application must be completed with the full description of the firearm i.e. make, model, calibre, barrel length, shots, serial number, etc. For type of acquisition, you will need to indicate newly imported.
The application will require that the firearm be verified, which is a matching of the firearm information directly to manufacturer’s specifications. The verification may be done by calling our office at 1 800 731-4000, having the firearm (or complete details) available. The application form can be downloaded from the Internet at
www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca. Please send the completed application to the address provided in the instructions. Please indicate if the firearm is being held at Canada Border Services Agency.
A registration certificate will be issued to you and must be presented to Canada Border Services Agency, along with your valid Possession & Acquisition licence to be able to bring the firearm in to Canada.
REMINDER: If restricted firearms are being imported, an ATT issued by the Chief Firearms Office (CFO) will need to be provided to the Canada Border Services Agency Officer, along with the registration certificate and PAL at the time of importation.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at 1 800 731-4000.
Sincerely
Sue
RCMP Firearms Centre
CPS Communications
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