News release

RCMP issue notice for the Federal firearms compensation program

April 12, 2026 - Chilliwack, British Columbia
From: Chilliwack RCMP

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We have had several individuals attend our Upper Fraser Valley detachments seeking to relinquish firearms under the Federal Assault‑Style Firearms Compensation Program.

While we appreciate the public’s efforts to comply with this program, we would like to remind firearm owners that arriving at a detachment with unsecured or unregistered firearms is a Criminal Offence.

Individual firearm owners who have declared participation in the program will receive direct instructions on how to schedule a collection appointment via the Public Safety Canada portal.

If you have a firearm to relinquish and have not registered for this program, please call your local detachment non-emergency phone number.

Click the link for Collection and other disposal options on the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program and select the option button for more information.

Associated links

• Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program

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