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The Government of Canada has changed the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act to eliminate the
requirement to register non-restricted firearms effective April 5, 2012. Until further notice, due to a
Court Order issued by the Quebec Superior Court, residents of Quebec are still required to register nonrestricted
firearms with the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program. Please visit the Canadian Firearms
Program website for more information (
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/index-eng.htm).
Below are some quick facts for your reference.
Ammunition Sales
Individuals and businesses must be in possession of a valid firearms licence in order to purchase
ammunition.
Non-Restricted Firearm Transfers
Individuals and businesses must be in possession of a valid firearms licence that permits acquisition
in order to purchase non-restricted firearms.
Transfers of non-restricted firearms via Business Web Services or by the 1-800 number or by paper
are no longer required by law.
If you wish to confirm that the buyer’s licence is valid before handing over possession of a nonrestricted
firearm, please call 1-800-731-4000 and follow the prompts.
Restricted and Prohibited Firearm Transfers
There is no change to registration and transfer requirements for restricted and prohibited firearms.
Possession of Non-Restricted Firearms
Individuals and businesses must be in possession of a valid firearms licence in order to possess nonrestricted
firearms.
Non-Restricted Firearm Status
If you suspect that a non-restricted firearm you are about to purchase may be stolen, you can
contact your local police service and provide them with the serial number and description. They
will be able to query the firearm on the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database.