Information Sheet: Application for an Authorization to Transport Restricted Firearms
and Prohibited Firearms
Boxes 5 to 7
List all the restricted and prohibited firearms, including prohibited
handguns, that you are planning to transport. Print the firearm
registration certificate number in Box 5. Print the Firearms
Identification Number (FIN) for the firearm in Box 6. If the firearm you
are applying to transport belongs to someone else, print the person's
licence number in Box 7. If the firearm belongs to you, leave Box 7
blank. If you need more space to list firearm information, list the
information required in Boxes 5, 6 and 7 on a separate sheet of paper
and attach it to your application form.
C - Reason for Transport
Box 8
Put a check mark in the box that describes the reason you are
applying to transport your firearms. You may check only one box. If
none of the reasons apply, put a check mark in Box 8 o) and print the
reason beside it. If your reason for transport requires the licence
number of the business or individual and the licence number is
unknown, please provide the name of the business or individual.
Transport Reasons for Non-Residents
If you are a non-resident, the reason for transporting your restricted
firearms into Canada must be selected from Box 8 k), m) or n). If you
have another reason for transporting a restricted firearm into Canada,
put a check mark in Box 8 o) and provide further details in the
space provided.
Boxes 8 c), i), l), m) and n) apply only if you are transporting
restricted firearms or prohibited handguns. They do not apply to other
prohibited firearms. The following definitions may help you to complete
this section.
an ordinary rifle, shotgun or combination gun that is not described
below as being restricted or prohibited.
A Non-Restricted Firearm is
a handgun that is not a prohibited firearm;
a semi-automatic, centre-fire rifle or shotgun with a barrel length
less than 470 mm (18.5 inches) that is not prohibited;
a rifle or shotgun that can fire when its overall length is reduced by
folding, telescoping or some other means to less than 660 mm
(26 inches);
any firearm prescribed as restricted (including some long guns)
A Restricted Firearm is
a handgun with a barrel length of 105 mm (4.1 inches) or less;
a handgun designed or adapted to discharge 25 or 32
calibre ammunition;
a rifle or shotgun that has been altered to make it less than 660
mm (26 inches) in overall length;
a rifle or shotgun that has been altered to make the barrel length
less than 457 mm (18 inches) where the overall firearm length is
660 mm (26 inches) or more;
an automatic firearm and a converted automatic firearm;
any firearm prescribed as prohibited.
A Prohibited Firearm is
Certain short-barreled, 25 and 32 calibre handguns have been
exempted from the definition of a "prohibited handgun" For a list of
these handguns, please call 1 800 731-4000, or visit our Web site.
D - Dates and Time of Transport
Box 10
Print the time of day when you will be transporting the firearms. Use
the 24-hour clock. Space is provided for two time slots (for example, if
you go to target practice on Wednesdays and Saturdays, you can
insert both time slots). If you need more space, use Box 11 f).
Box 11
Select the option that best applies to how often you will be
transporting your firearms. If you are applying to transport your firearm
only once (for example, to bring it home from a point of entry after you
have imported it), select 11 a). If you will be transporting the firearm
on a regular basis (daily, weekly or monthly), select the appropriate
option. If you select « weekly », include the days of the week you will
be transporting the firearm in 11 f) "Details". If none of the boxes
describe the frequency with which you will be transporting your
firearm, select 11 e) and provide an explanation in 11 f). You may also
use 11 f) to clarify other information about the dates and times
of transport.
E - Transport Route
Box 12
The "place of registration" refers to the address at which you keep
your firearm. This should be the address you provided when you
registered your firearm (for example, your home). Complete Box 12
"Place of Departure" only if you are transporting your firearm or
handgun from a place other than its place of registration. The "place of
departure" may be different from the place of registration. For
example, you could be transporting a firearm from a firearms business
after having it repaired. If you are applying to transport the firearm or
handgun from its place of registration, leave Box 12 blank.
Box 13
Print the name and complete address of the place to which you will be
transporting the firearm. If you are taking it to two or more places,
provide the same information in the same order on a separate sheet of
paper and attach it to your application.
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