Firearms → Canada

PAL required; restricted and prohibited classifications

Details

Canada classifies firearms as non-restricted, restricted, or prohibited under the Firearms Act. Personal import requires a valid Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) or temporary import authorization. Handguns are restricted. AR-15 style rifles are prohibited since 2020. Temporary import for sporting/competition with Canadian Firearms Declaration.

Quantity limit

With PAL or temporary authorization

Documentation required

• PAL or Canadian Firearms Declaration
• Registration certificate

Legal reference

Firearms Act (S.C. 1995, c. 39)

Practical advice

Temporary import possible with Canadian Firearms Declaration. Many firearms classified as prohibited since 2020.

Customs authority

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) · https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca