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Memorandum D19-13-2
Importing and Exporting Firearms, Weapons and Devices
This memorandum outlines how Tariff Item 9898.00.00 of the Customs Tariff, the Criminal Code, the Firearms Act, and the Export and Import Permits Act relate to the importing and exporting of firearms, firearm parts, weapons, devices, and certain types of ammunition.
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Last modified: 2009-06-23
Summary
The Government of Canada is committed to effective firearms and weapons control that targets criminals and at the same time maintain the highest standards of public safety. Firearms and weapons are high-risk commodities that can impact the safety, security and welfare of Canadians. It is the policy of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to control the flow of firearms, weapons and other devices, in order to ensure compliance by all stakeholders with existing laws, regulations and orders and seek to interdict the illegal and unjustified crossing of firearms and weapons across the border; while also streamlining the process for low-risk and law-abiding persons travelling with legitimate purposes and with the required documentation.
References
| Issuing office | Health, Safety and Security Unit |
| Headquarters file | 68515-03 |
| Legislative references | Customs Act Customs Tariff Criminal Code Export and Import Permits Act Firearms Act Regulations Prescribing Exclusions from Certain Definitions of the Criminal Code (International Sporting Competition Handguns) Regulations Prescribing Certain Firearms and other Weapons, Components and Parts of Weapons, Accessories, Cartridge Magazines, Ammunition and Projectiles as Prohibited or Restricted Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by Individuals Regulations Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms and other Weapons by Businesses Regulations |
| Other references | D2-1-1, D11-6-7, D19-6-1 |
| Superseded memoranda D | D19-13-2, July 17, 2002 |
