Number of assault-style firearms declared by province and territory
The declaration period of the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program for individuals started on January 19, 2026 and will end on March 31, 2026. See how many assault-style firearms have been declared across Canada.
| Provinces and territories (in alphabetic order) |
Abbreviation | Number of declared firearms |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | AB | 2,730 |
| British Columbia | BC | 7,368 |
| Manitoba | MB | 912 |
| New Brunswick | NB | 575 |
| Newfoundland-and-Labrador | NL | 236 |
| Northwest Territories | NWT | 35 |
| Nova Scotia | NS | 785 |
| Nunavut | NU | Less than 10 |
| Ontario | ON | 13,219 |
| Prince-Edward Island | PEI | 77 |
| Québec | QC | 5,539 |
| Saskatchewan | SK | 459 |
| Yukon | YT | 64 |
| Total | More than 32,000 | |
To take part in the program, create an account and declare your prohibited firearms during the declaration period, which runs until March 31, 2026. Only those who have submitted a declaration by then will be eligible for compensation.
While participating in the program is voluntary, compliance with the law is not. Individual firearm owners must safely dispose of or permanently deactivate their assault-style firearms before the amnesty period ends on October 30, 2026, or risk criminal liability for the illegal possession of a prohibited firearm.
Learn how to submit a declaration: Submit a declaration - individuals - Canada.ca