Canada - Renew Gun / Firearm Licence

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Procedure

1. The Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) will send a renewal notice to the licence holder approximately 90 days before the expiry date of a licence. Note: For renewal notices and other important information are sent to the correct address, make sure that you have notified CFP of any changes in your address. This can be done online or by calling the CFP.
2. Complete the renewal form and submit it to the CFP as soon as possible to ensure the new licence is issued before the current licence expires. Licence applications are normally processed within 45 days.
3. You may also renew your licence online. Your application will be acknowledged immediately upon submission. Online Licence Renewal

Note: If your licence is about to expire but you haven't receive a renewal notice, you can download the renewal form (link provided below), request it by mail, or renew online.

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Required Documents

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Office Locations & Contacts

Royal Canadian Mounted Police
RCMP National Headquarters
Headquarters Building
73 Leikin Drive
Ottawa ON K1A 0R2

General Inquiries: 613-993-7267
TTY: 613-825-1391
Fax: 613-993-0260

Provincial Contacts

Eligibility

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Fees

Renewal of Possession and Acquisition Licence:

• Non-restricted firearms only: $60
• For any combination of non-restricted, restricted, or prohibited firearms: $80

Validity

Firearms licences are generally valid for five years, and must be renewed before they expire.

Documents to Use

Renewal Form

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Processing Time

Licence applications are normally processed within 45 days.

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Instructions

Renewing the licence is the holder's responsibility. Renewing on time will help to avoid possible complications and consequences, including being charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm.

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Different classes of firearms:

• Non-restricted firearms are ordinary rifles and shotguns, other than those referred to below.
• Restricted firearms include:
  • handguns that are not prohibited;
  • semi-automatic, centre-fire rifles and shotguns with a barrel shorter than 470 mm;
  • rifles and shotguns that can be fired when their overall length has been reduced by folding, telescoping or other means to less than 660 mm; and
  • firearms restricted by Criminal Code Regulations.
• Prohibited firearms include:
  • handguns with a barrel length of 105 mm or less and handguns that discharge .25 or .32 calibre ammunition, except for a few specific ones used in International Shooting Union competitions;
  • rifles and shotguns that have been altered by sawing or other means so that their barrel length is less than 457 mm or their overall length is less than 660 mm;
  • full automatics;
  • converted automatics, namely full automatics that have been altered so that they fire only one projectile when the trigger is squeezed; and
  • firearms prohibited by Criminal Code Regulations.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Advantages of renewing your licence before it expires:

• The CFP uses a streamlined process for renewals, whereas a longer process is used for individuals who do not have a licence or whose licence has expired.
• Those who renew avoid the risk of having their registration certificates revoked and permanently losing their grandfathered privileges for any prohibited firearms they possess.
• The risk of penalties for unlawful possession of firearms can be avoided.

External Links

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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