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Individual licensing
| Form number | Form title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RCMP 5592 | Application for a Possession and Acquisition Licence Under the Firearms Act (for Individuals Aged 18 and Over) [PDF - 782 KB] |
Use this form if you do not already have a licence or if your licence has expired. This form should also be used:
If you are a first-time applicant, you can apply for your firearms licence online. If you live in Quebec and are applying to obtain restricted and/or prohibited firearms, you must include the form SQ-3007, In-person filing. |
| RCMP 5614 | Application for Renewal of a Firearms Licence for an Individual [PDF - 711 KB] |
Use this form to renew a Possession and Acquisition Licence that is still valid. Use form RCMP 5592 if you do not already have a licence or if your licence has expired. You can renew your firearms licence online or by mailing the PDF form. |
| RCMP 5485 | Application for a Possession Licence Under the Firearms Act (Minors) |
Contact the Chief Firearms Officer of your province or territory to get this form. If you are applying for a Minor's Licence for the first time, you can apply online. |
| RCMP 5642 | Aboriginal Peoples of Canada Adaptations Regulations (Firearms) Application [PDF - 299 KB] |
For members of an Indigenous community (for example First Nations, Inuit or Métis) who engage in the traditional hunting practices of that Indigenous community. If you are a first-time applicant, and you are seeking a firearms licence under the Aboriginal Peoples of Canada Adaptations Regulations (Firearms), you can apply for your firearms licence online. |
| SQ-3007 | In-person filing |
For Quebec residents only. Use this form if you live in Quebec and are applying to get restricted and/or prohibited firearms. You can download it from the Sûreté du Québec website. The English form is available under Formulaires. |
Safety training
| Form number | Form title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RCMP 5484 | Canadian Firearms Safety Course and/or Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course Report | Contact the Chief Firearms Officer of your province or territory to get these forms. |
| RCMP 5587 | Application for Alternative Safety Training Certification in Respect to Non-Restricted Firearms | |
| RCMP 5588 | Application for Alternative Safety Training Certification in Respect to Restricted Firearms |
Business and carrier licensing
| Form number | Form title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RCMP 5486 | Application for a Firearms Licence for Businesses (including Museums) | Contact the Chief Firearms Officer of your province or territory to get these forms. |
| RCMP 5615 | Application for Renewal of a Firearms Licence for Businesses (Including Museums) | |
| RCMP 5488 | Application for a Carrier Licence [PDF - 360 KB] | |
| RCMP 5640 | Application for the Renewal of a Carrier Licence | Contact the Canadian Firearms Program at 1-800-731-4000 (within Canada and the United States) and at 1-506-624-6626 (outside of Canada and the United States). |
Registration or transfer
| Form number | Form title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RCMP 5624 | Application to Register Firearms (for Individuals) [PDF - 580 KB] | For firearms you have recently imported or firearms acquired other than by transfer since December 1, 1998. |
| RCMP 5489 | Application to Register Firearms for Businesses (including Museums) [PDF - 311 KB] | |
| RCMP 5492 | Application to Register Restricted and Prohibited Firearms Acquired by Transfer - Transfer Information Sheet [PDF - 380 KB] |
Authorizations
| Form number | Form title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RCMP 6016 | Declaration of Authority to Act on Behalf of an Estate [PDF - 280 KB] | |
| RCMP 5490 | Application for an Authorization to Transport Restricted Firearms and Prohibited Firearms [PDF - 323 KB] | Proposed changes to remove C-42 references and update page to latest C-71 changes: If you have restricted or prohibited firearms, you may have conditions attached to your firearms licence for certain transportation purposes. To confirm if these conditions are attached to your licence or to apply by phone, contact the Canadian Firearms Program at 1-800-731-4000 (within Canada and the United States) and at 1-506-624-6626 (outside of Canada and the United States). |
| RCMP 5491 | Application for an Authorization to Carry Restricted Firearms and Prohibited Handguns [PDF - 318 KB] | If you want to apply for an Authorization to Carry for the purpose of protection from animals, you must contact your Chief Firearms Officer before you complete and submit this form. You may need to submit additional forms or information. |
Non-residents
| Form number | Form title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RCMP 5513 | Application for a Non-resident Temporary Borrowing Licence for Non-restricted Firearms [PDF - 333 KB] |
Your application must be submitted and approved ahead of time by the Chief Firearms Officer of the province where you intend to borrow the firearm(s). You can also apply for a Non-resident Temporary Borrowing Licence online. |
| RCMP 5589 | Non-Resident Firearm Declaration [PDF - 642 KB] |
This form is formatted to print on 8.5" × 14" paper (legal size). Printing it on a different paper size will reduce its quality. Note: This form should be completed before you arrive at the border. Do not sign the form until you are in the presence of a Border Services Officer. You must also have a valid Authorization to Transport (ATT) any restricted firearms. To apply for an ATT, contact the Chief Firearms Officer of jurisdiction of the province or territory you will be visiting. See form RCMP 5490. |
| RCMP 5590 | Non-Resident Firearm Declaration Continuation Sheet [PDF - 657 KB] |
Shooting clubs and ranges
| Form number | Form title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RCMP 5516 | Shooting Club Membership [PDF - 274 KB] | |
| RCMP 5526 | Shooting Club or Shooting Range Approval Application | Contact the Chief Firearms Officer of your province or territory to get this form. |
Firearm verification
| Form number | Form title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RCMP 5547 | Firearm Verification [PDF - 285 KB] | |
| RCMP 5654 | Application to Become a Verifier [PDF - 205 KB] | You can also apply online to become a verifier. |
Replace a document
| Form number | Form title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RCMP 5515 | Firearms Documents Replacement Request [PDF - 457 KB] |
Funding program
| Form number | Form title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RCMP 6606 | Application for Funding under the Aboriginal and/or Other Communities and Organizations (not-for-profit) Funding Program (AOCO) [PDF - 306 KB] |
Reports
Commissioner of Firearms reports
- 2023 Commissioner of Firearms Report
- 2022 Commissioner of Firearms Report
- 2021 Commissioner of Firearms Report
- 2020 Commissioner of Firearms Report
- 2019 Commissioner of Firearms Report
If you would like to receive a PDF copy of a previous annual Commissioner of Firearms Report please visit Government of Canada Publications.
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