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seaslug

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HI I just passed my PAL and RPAL

I am a dual citizen so I will be looking into bringing ammo and shotguns from the usa into canada. (guns i own legally in the USA)

thanks in advance for your help
 
seaslug said:
HI I just passed my PAL and RPAL

I am a dual citizen so I will be looking into bringing ammo and shotguns from the usa into canada. (guns i own legally in the USA)

thanks in advance for your help
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Welcome, but be prepared to be disappointed.
 
SIR VEYOR said:
Welcome, but be prepared to be disappointed.
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Really? It looks like US citizens can bring guns and ammo into Canada and as long as you have your pal and the guns are NR it shouldn't be an issue bringing them into Canada?

I saw that the guns brought into Canada are supposed to come back at some point but there aren't any hard dates for that kind of stuff.
 
seaslug said:
Really? It looks like US citizens can bring guns and ammo into Canada and as long as you have your pal and the guns are NR it shouldn't be an issue bringing them into Canada?

I saw that the guns brought into Canada are supposed to come back at some point but there aren't any hard dates for that kind of stuff.
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324 more guns were recently banned December 5th, better check if you do not own a prohibited one. Here's the banned list announced this month.
 
Firearms:

Yes, you can bring non-restricted firearms from the US to Canada if you have both US and Canadian citizenship, as long as you meet the following requirements:

  • Have a valid Canadian firearms license: If you have a valid Canadian firearms license, you can show it to a border services officer to import a non-restricted firearm.

  • Complete a Non-Resident Firearms Declaration: If you don't have a valid Canadian firearms license, you must complete Form RCMP 5589: Non-Resident Firearm Declaration. You must:
    • Pay a CAN$25 fee

    • Have a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) customs officer witness your signature
  • Declare all firearms in writing: You must declare all your firearms in writing.

  • Be at least 18 years old: You must be at least 18 years old to bring a firearm into Canada.

  • Fill out a continuation sheet if bringing more than two firearms: If you are bringing more than two firearms into Canada, you must fill out a Non-Resident Firearm Declaration Continuation Sheet form (RCMP 5590).
The declaration is valid for 60 days and acts as a temporary license and registration. You can renew it for free before it expires.

The Canada Border Services Agency is responsible for deciding whether to let a non-resident bring a firearm into Canada.

Ammunition:
Yes, you can bring ammunition from the US to Canada if you have both US and Canadian citizenship, but there are several requirements to meet:

  • Import permit
    You may need an import permit from Natural Resources Canada to import ammunition. You may also need an international import certificate from Global Affairs Canada.

  • Firearms license
    Starting September 1, 2024, you'll need a valid firearms license or NRFD (RCMP 5589) to import ammunition.

  • Declare at the border
    You must declare any firearms you bring into Canada in writing at the border. You'll also need to pay a $25 fee at the Port of Entry.

  • Store securely
    Ammunition must be stored in a secure container that's locked away and not easily accessible.
You can import up to 5,000 cartridges of non-prohibited ammunition for personal use under the Explosives Act. However, some types of cartridges and projectiles are prohibited in Canada. You can learn more about prohibited products in the Regulations Prescribing Certain Firearms and Other Weapons.


You can store up to 225 kilograms of ammunition in a dwelling or storage unit without a license


More answers here:

https://www.international.gc.ca/con...ms_armes_a_feu/other-autres/faq.aspx?lang=eng
 
scotteboy said:
Welcome. Hope your firearms aren't scarey looking or you may not get them in.
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Ha some are, but I know better. I'll only bring over under shot guns and lever action rifles. I'll leave all the fun guns behind until something changes.
 
GliderBuzz said:
324 more guns were recently banned December 5th, better check if you do not own a prohibited one. Here's the banned list announced this month.
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I'm going to bring O/U shot guns and lever action rifles up unless something changes.

Thanks for posting the list hopefully non of the ones I have are banned.
 
scianna54 said:
Firearms:

Yes, you can bring non-restricted firearms from the US to Canada if you have both US and Canadian citizenship, as long as you meet the following requirements:

  • Have a valid Canadian firearms license: If you have a valid Canadian firearms license, you can show it to a border services officer to import a non-restricted firearm.

  • Complete a Non-Resident Firearms Declaration: If you don't have a valid Canadian firearms license, you must complete Form RCMP 5589: Non-Resident Firearm Declaration. You must:
    • Pay a CAN$25 fee

    • Have a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) customs officer witness your signature
  • Declare all firearms in writing: You must declare all your firearms in writing.

  • Be at least 18 years old: You must be at least 18 years old to bring a firearm into Canada.

  • Fill out a continuation sheet if bringing more than two firearms: If you are bringing more than two firearms into Canada, you must fill out a Non-Resident Firearm Declaration Continuation Sheet form (RCMP 5590).
The declaration is valid for 60 days and acts as a temporary license and registration. You can renew it for free before it expires.

The Canada Border Services Agency is responsible for deciding whether to let a non-resident bring a firearm into Canada.

Ammunition:
Yes, you can bring ammunition from the US to Canada if you have both US and Canadian citizenship, but there are several requirements to meet:

  • Import permit
    You may need an import permit from Natural Resources Canada to import ammunition. You may also need an international import certificate from Global Affairs Canada.

  • Firearms license
    Starting September 1, 2024, you'll need a valid firearms license or NRFD (RCMP 5589) to import ammunition.

  • Declare at the border
    You must declare any firearms you bring into Canada in writing at the border. You'll also need to pay a $25 fee at the Port of Entry.

  • Store securely
    Ammunition must be stored in a secure container that's locked away and not easily accessible.
You can import up to 5,000 cartridges of non-prohibited ammunition for personal use under the Explosives Act. However, some types of cartridges and projectiles are prohibited in Canada. You can learn more about prohibited products in the Regulations Prescribing Certain Firearms and Other Weapons.


You can store up to 225 kilograms of ammunition in a dwelling or storage unit without a license


More answers here:

https://www.international.gc.ca/con...ms_armes_a_feu/other-autres/faq.aspx?lang=eng
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Thanks for the thorough response!

Have you done this before?
 
seaslug said:
HI I just passed my PAL and RPAL

I am a dual citizen so I will be looking into bringing ammo and shotguns from the usa into canada. (guns i own legally in the USA)

thanks in advance for your help
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welcome but I have ask why do you want to be here at this point of time ?
 
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