Instructions for:
Non-Resident Firearm Declaration
General Information
1. Print clearly and use a ballpoint pen.
2. Do not write in the shaded areas.
3.
Read the back of the firearm declaration for more information on your rights and responsibilities under the Firearms Act.
4. If you have any questions about filling out this declaration, please call 1 800 731-4000 in Canada and the USA, (506) 624-5380 outside Canada and the
USA, or visit our web site.
5. Please complete a copy of the Non-Resident Firearm Declaration and, if required, the Non-Resident Firearm Declaration - Continuation Sheet and provide
them both to the Canada Border Services Agency (or to a customs officer) upon entry into Canada.
A - Personal Information
Box 2
Print your year, month and day of birth. Example: July 1, 1960 is 1960/07/01.
If you don't have a street name and number, please indicate the land location of your residence by including the rural road, site, compartment, section, lot or
concession.
You are required to name one piece of photo identification. It must be an official piece of identification issued by a federal, provincial (state), territorial, regional or
city government and it must have a number and bear your photograph.
If you are staying in Canada for 60 days or less, provide the address of your residence outside Canada.
If you are staying in Canada for more than 60 days, provide the address of where you will be staying while in Canada.
Box 4 - Address Type
Box 4a)
Boxes 5a), b) and c)
B - Firearms
Box 7
Print the number of firearms you are declaring in the space provided. If you are declaring more than 3 firearms, please complete and attach a Non-Resident
FirearmDeclaration - Continuation Sheet (RCMP GRC 5590). If you need a continuation sheet, you can call us at either 1 800 731-4000 in Canada and the USA
or at (506) 624-5380 outside Canada and the USA and we will send you copies. These sheets are also available at any Canada Border Services Agency office.
If you are returning to Canada with the same firearms as those listed on this declaration form, you may use the form again. If you are returning to Canada with
different firearms, you may still use the declaration form; however, please obtain and complete a new copy of the Non-Resident Firearm Declaration -
Continuation Sheet (RCMP GRC 5590) to declare the firearms you wish to import. Every time you enter Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency will
complete Section E and issue a new confirmation number.
Box 8
Indicate where your firearms will be located in Canada.
Firearm No.
a)
Indicate the type of firearm.
If you have a combination gun, you must provide the gauge and calibre. If none of the types mentioned fit, please check Other and specify. An example is a
firearm design that uses a spring, compressed air or gas to propel projectiles at a speed over 152.4 m/s, (500 ft./sec.) and at a muzzle energy exceeding 5.7
joules (4.2 foot pounds).
Firearm Definitions
An ordinary rifle, shotgun or combination gun that is not described below as being restricted or prohibited.
A non-restricted firearm is:
A 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 prohibited 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.
Note: You must not enter Canada with a prohibited firearm.
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b)
Print the make of your firearm.
c)
Print the serial number of your firearm.
d)
Gauge / calibre - refers to the type of ammunition the firearm uses; it is usually stamped on the barrel of the firearm.
e)
For firearms other than revolvers, the barrel length is the distance from the muzzle of the barrel to and including the chamber. See the diagrams below. One
way to measure the barrel length of most common long guns is to put your cleaning rod down the barrel with the action closed. Then measure the length of
the cleaning rod that fits into the barrel. The barrel length of a revolver does not include the cylinder. Revolver barrel length is measured from the muzzle of
the barrel to the breach end immediately in front of the cylinder.
g) - h)
If you are declaring a restricted firearm, please print the number of your Authorization to Transport (ATT) and its expiration date. To find out how to apply
for an ATT, call the Canadian Firearms Program at 1 800 731-4000 in Canada and the USA, (506) 624-5380 outside Canada and the USA, or visit our
web site before you come to Canada.
Note: You cannot enter Canada with a restricted firearm without an ATT
C - Declaration
Read the declaration and sign with your full name.
D - Confirmation
Do not complete
Note: Payment of the firearms confirmation fee may be made by: cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Traveller's Cheques, debit card, and personal
cheques. Personal cheques will not be accepted unless drawn on a Canadian banking establishment. Cheques should be made payable to the Receiver General
for Canada.
Do not complete
E - Additional Confirmation Numbers
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Non-resident Firearm Declaration
A - Personal Information
1. a) Last Name 1. b) First Name
1. c) Middle Name
2. Date of Birth (yyyy-mm-dd)
3. Gender
Male Female
4. Address type If you are staying in Canada for more than 60 days, provide your address in Canada. If less than 60 days, provide your residence address
outside Canada.
4 a) Street / Land Location 4. b) Apt. / Unit
4. c) City 4. d) Province / State 4. e) Country 4. f) Postal / Zip Code
5. Photo Identification (one piece required)
5. a) Type of Identification 5. b) Province / State / Country of Issue 5. c) ID No.
6. Provide the reason for bringing firearms into Canada
Hunting Competition In transit Protection against wildlife Other, specify
B - Firearms
7. Number of firearms imported
Continuation sheets attached
8. Destination of firearms in Canada
8. a) Town 8. b) Province / Territory
Firearm No. 1
a) Type of Firearm
Shotgun Rifle Combination gun Handgun Other, specify
b) Make c) Serial No. d) Gauge / Calibre
e) Barrel Length
mm
in
f) Action
Break Open Bolt Semi-automaticPumpLever Other, specify
If your firearm is restricted (see instructions), give the following information:
g) Authorization to Transport No. h) Expiration Date (yyyy-mm-dd)
Firearm No. 2
a) Type of Firearm
Shotgun Rifle Combination gun Handgun Other, specify
b) Make c) Serial No. d) Gauge / Calibre e) Barrel Length
mm
in
f) Action
Break Open Bolt Semi-automaticPumpLever Other, specify
If your firearm is restricted (see instructions), give the following information:
g) Authorization to Transport No. h) Expiration Date (yyyy-mm-dd)
Firearm No. 3
a) Type of Firearm
Shotgun Rifle Combination gun Handgun Other, specify
b) Make c) Serial No. d) Gauge / Calibre e) Barrel Length
mm
in
f) Action
Break Open Bolt Semi-automaticPumpLever Other, specify
If your firearm is restricted (see instructions), give the following information:
g) Authorization to Transport No. h) Expiration Date (yyyy-mm-dd)
C - Declaration
9. I declare that the information provided on this form and any attachments is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. It is an offence under section 106 of
the Firearms Act to knowingly make a false or misleading statement, either orally or in writing, or to knowingly fail to disclose relevant information, for
the purpose of obtaining the confirmation of a document by a customs officer.
Applicant's Signature Date (yyyy-mm-dd)
D - Confirmation
10 a) Confirmation No. 10. b) Date of Issue (yyyy-mm-dd) 10. c) Date of Expiration (yyyy-mm-dd)
11. Class of Individual
Visitor Seasonal Temporary Settler
12. a) Payment - Received Date (yyyy-mm-dd)
12. a) Payment - Expiration Date (yyyy-mm-dd) 13. Customs Office
14. Customs Officer Signature
(To be completed by Canada Border Services Agency or Customs Officer)
E - Additional Confirmation Numbers
Issue Date
(yyyy-mm-dd)
Expiration Date
(yyyy-mm-dd)
Confirmation No.
Customs Officer
Initials
Badge No. Customs Office
(To be completed by Canada Border Services Agency or Customs Officer)
Copy 1 Client - Please retain this copy Copy 2 Customs Copy 3 CFO
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Non-Resident Firearm Declaration
Additional Information
1.
Information in this declaration is obtained under the authority of the Firearms Act. The information will be used to determine eligibility under the Act and to
administer and enforce the firearms legislation. In addition to the provisions outlined in the Firearms Act, individual rights regarding personal information are
governed by the appropriate federal, provincial or territorial legislation governing access to information, and / or privacy.
2. The firearm declaration may involve a variety of background checks.
3. If you are returning to Canada with the same firearms as those listed on this declaration form, you may use the form again. If you are returning to Canada
with different firearms, you may still use the declaration form; however, please obtain and complete a new copy of the Non-Resident Firearm Declaration -
Continuation Sheet (RCMP GRC 5590) to declare the firearms you wish to import. Every time you enter Canada you will need to declare your firearms. The
Canada Border Services Agency will complete Section E and issue you a new confirmation number.
If you need a continuation sheet (RCMP GRC 5590), call us at 1 800 731-4000 in Canada and the USA, or (506) 624-5380 outside Canada and the USA,
and we will send you a copy. The continuation sheets are also available at any Canada Border Services Agency office.
4. Non-restricted Firearms
(Ordinary rifles and shotguns)
Once this declaration has been confirmed by a customs officer, it is valid for a period of up to sixty (60) days. This confirmed declaration is also a temporary
firearms licence. If you are remaining in Canada for more than sixty (60) days, you may extend the validity of your confirmation by calling the Canadian
Firearms Program at 1 800 731-4000 and asking to be transferred to the Chief Firearms Officer (CFO) of the province or territory where you are.
5. Restricted Firearms
Once this declaration has been confirmed by a customs officer, it is valid for up to sixty (60) days or until the expiration date of your Authorization to
Transport (ATT), whichever comes first. This confirmed declaration is also a temporary firearms licence and registration.If you are remaining in Canada for a
longer period than stated on your ATT, you must call the Canadian Firearms Program at 1 800 731-4000 and ask to be transferred to the Chief Firearms
Officer (CFO) of the province or territory where you are.
This declaration must be produced on demand by the bearer of the firearms listed on the declaration and / or those listed on the attached
continuation sheet.
You must also produce this document to buy or receive ammunition.
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