Importing and exporting firearms, weapons and devices.: Rv55-8/19-13-2-2020E-PDF

"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. The Government of Canada is committed to effective firearms and weapons control that maintains 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, and to ensure compliance by all stakeholders with existing laws, regulations and orders. It is the CBSA's intention to interdict the illegal and unjustified crossing of firearms and weapons across the border, while streamlining the process for low-risk and law-abiding persons travelling for legitimate purposes and with the required documentation"--In brief.

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada Border Services Agency, issuing body.
Title Importing and exporting firearms, weapons and devices.
Series title Memorandum, 2369-2391 ; D19-13-2
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Earlier edition Importing and exporting firearms, weapons and devices.
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) Issued also in French under title: Importation et exportation d'armes à feu, d'armes et de dispositifs.
"Ottawa, October 1, 2020."
"Superseded Memorandum D, D19-13-2 dated May 29, 2019."
Issued also in HTML format.
Includes bibliographical references.
Publishing information Ottawa : Canada Border Services Agency = Agence des services frontaliers du Canada, 2020.
Description 1 online resource (42 pages) : illustrations.
Catalogue number
  • Rv55-8/19-13-2-2020E-PDF
Subject terms Foreign trade regulation -- Canada.
Customs administration -- Law and legislation -- Canada.
Firearms -- Law and legislation -- Canada.
Weapons -- Law and legislation -- Canada.
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