Hunters must Register Firearms

Canadian Law requires non-resident hunters entering Canada to register firearms. Complete information about the legislation and the registration forms can be obtained on the internet at http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Hunters at CNL do not be concerned. In brief here is what is needed and is easy to download and to complete.

  • Go to the Customs and Other Information page, under The Canadian Firearms Act and click on the link
  • Fill out the Non-Resident Firearms in triplicate, prior to arriving at the border. DO NOT SIGN
  • Present this Form to Canadian Customs at the border.
  • Form will be completed by the Customs Officer
  • Form must be signed by you in the presence of the officer.
  • A fee of $50.00 CDN FUNDS is required.
  • Is good for 60 days and can be renewed any number of times within a 12-month period at no extra-cost.

A trigger lock must be used on each of your firearms and cased properly.

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