Firearms Buyback Program
Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program
Features
Program for individuals
The declaration period for individuals has now ended. The collection, deactivation and compensation processes are expected to run from spring to early fall 2026.
Program for businesses
The program for businesses has now closed. No new claims can be submitted. Businesses may still access the web portal to check the status of their existing claims.
About the program
As part of its long-standing commitment to tackling gun violence in Canadian communities, the Government of Canada has banned more than 2,500 makes and models of assault-style firearms since May 2020.
The Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) was developed to provide an option for eligible businesses and individuals who own these prohibited firearms to comply with the law. Those who choose to participate in the program may receive compensation subject to availability of program funds.
While participating in the program is voluntary, compliance with the law is not. Businesses and individual firearm owners must safely dispose of or permanently deactivate their assault-style firearms before the amnesty period ends, or risk criminal liability for the illegal possession of a prohibited firearm.
Related information
Firearm collection timeline
See the estimated schedule of where and when prohibited firearms will be collected in Canada.
Progress of the program
View the number of prohibited firearms that have been claimed.
Amnesty Orders
Learn about the extension of the Amnesty Orders (2020, 2024, 2025) now set to expire 90 days after the Supreme Court of Canada renders its decision on the appeal challenging the 2020 prohibition of assault-style firearms. These amnesty orders protect licensed businesses and individual owners from criminal liability.
Amendments to Criminal Code Regulations
See amendments to regulations that prohibit assault-style firearms in Canada.
Amendments to Shipping Regulations
See amendments to regulations that enable businesses to ship firearms by post for destruction.
Firearms Act
Learn about laws and regulations governing requirements for licensing, transport, storage, display, handling and more.
RCMP firearms page
Get information on licensing, registration, safety, importing/exporting, buying/selling firearms and more.