Modified services due to COVID-19

Due to measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Canadian Firearms Program (CFP), like many other service providers in Canada, is currently experiencing significant impacts to its services.

As this is an evolving situation, we will continue to provide updates on our website.

Service available by phone

The CFP contact centre is operating with a reduced workforce

You may experience longer than normal wait times when calling the contact centre

New firearms licences

The processing of applications for a new firearm licence and the production of firearms licence cards has resumed, however, you may experience delays due to reduced capacity in our processing centre.

Firearms Safety Courses

The delivery of Firearms Safety Course (s) may be affected due to social distancing and related protocols

For information on firearms safety training, including course availability, please contact the firearms safety training provider in your province or territory

Firearm licence expiry

As per the Common Sense Firearms Licensing Act, since October 2017, individuals have a six-month extension period past the expiry date printed on their firearms licence card to submit a renewal application online

An expiring firearms licence card will automatically remain valid, with limitations, during this extension period

Individuals can check the status of their firearms licence application via Individual Web Services

Firearm licence renewal

The processing of firearms licence renewal applications submitted by mail has been significantly affected

We recommend submitting your application to renew your firearms licence via Individual Web Services.

Individuals can check the status of their firearms licence application via Individual Web Services.

If you are looking for statistics on the Canadian Firearms Program, please visit the latest annual report.