Submit a firearm compensation claim for businesses

Eligible businesses with firearms (including lower receivers) and upper receivers prohibited in May 2020, December 2024 or March 2025 or certain associated parts and components, will be able to submit a claim for compensation when the program re-opens for businesses April 23, 2026 at noon, Eastern Time.

The deadline for businesses to submit claims is June 4, 2026, subject to the availability of program funds. Please note that payment of compensation is dependent on the successful completion of all required firearm validations.

Participating in the program is voluntary, however businesses (except those with required registration certificates and specific privileges on their licence) must dispose of or permanently deactivate their assault-style firearms before the amnesty period expires on October 30, 2026, or risk criminal liability for the illegal possession of a prohibited firearm.