Start your declaration

The Assault Style Firearms Compensation Program is now open to all eligible individual firearms owners in Canada.

To take part in this program, the first thing you need to do is create an account in the online portal, then you will be able to declare your prohibited firearms.

First, let's see if you're eligible.

You hold a valid possession and acquisition license, or PAL.

You possess eligible firearms or devices that were prohibited in May 2020, December 2024 or March 2025.

You will have to agree to the program's terms and conditions when creating your account in the online portal.

Now you will learn how to find the online portal.

Go to canada.ca/firearms-compensation

Find the program for individual section and click on the button, learn how to submit a firearm declaration individuals.

On this page, you will find all the information you need to know about the Assault Style Firearms Compensation Program.

Find the section called start your declaration. On this page, you will find more information on the program and how to participate.

When you are ready to get started, click the button "Sign in to my ASFCP" account.

Here you will have to choose your preferred sign-in option to create your program account.

You may sign in with your bank or with your GCKey.

After signing in, you will be able to register an account in the online portal.

In the portal, a claim includes several stages.

One, registering for an account.

Two, agreeing with the terms and conditions, privacy and consent agreements.

Three, submitting a declaration.

Four, waiting to see if your declaration is approved based on the date it was received and availability of program funds.

Five, if approved, finalizing your claim by signing a funding agreement and providing your banking information.

Creating your account, you will need to provide your first and last name, your email address, your date of birth and city of birth and your PAL number, more exactly the first eight digits.

Make sure it is the same information you provided to the Canadian firearms program for your PAL.

After completing this form, you will have to review the sections, privacy notice statement, consent and disclosure agreement, and terms and conditions of use for the web portal.

All boxes must be checked to confirm that you agree to the information noted above.

Then click Submit.

A page will open saying that an email confirmation will be sent to you to verify your account.

Click the secure link in that email to validate your email address and verify your account.

After refreshing the page, you will be redirected to a page called welcome to the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program, or welcome page.

This can take up to five minutes.

On the update user profile page, you will only be able to update fields shown in white.

All other fields must be changed through the Canadian Firearms Program.

Go back to the Welcome page and click start a firearm compensation claim.

On this page, you will find all the information you need before starting your declaration, like the Guides and Help and Contact us.

When you are ready, click begin.

Please note that submitting a declaration does not guarantee you'll receive compensation.

Declarations will be reviewed primarily on a first come, first served basis and accepted based on availability of program funds.

Declaring your prohibited firearms and devices.

There are two types of prohibited firearms that are eligible for compensation.

The registered firearms are those that were formerly classified as restricted.

The unregistered firearms are those that were formerly classified as non-restricted.

If they are registered with the Canadian firearms program, the firearms will automatically appear under registered firearms in your account.

If you possess registered firearms, use the plus button under the options column to review and declare your registered firearms.

Please review the firearm details for accuracy, then select one of the two methods of disposal, turn in or deactivation, then click save.

A notification will appear to indicate the firearm has been successfully added to your claim.

Click close.

You will notice that there are two action buttons under options.

They allow you to edit the disposal method or delete the firearm from your claim.

You will need to select a disposal option for all of the firearms that you wish to include in your claim, then click continue to add manually your unregistered firearms if you have those.

If you possess unregistered firearms, click the button plus add unregistered firearm.

A search box will open on the right side of the screen.

Search your model of firearm by keyword such as DPMS, A-15, or shotgun.

The results will show you all eligible makes and models to help you correctly locate your firearm.

As many models have different variations based on shots, barrel length, or other features, ensure that you choose the correct firearm reference number for your particular model.

Once you have the right model and firearm reference number, you will need to enter the serial number, or you can check the box that says the serial number is unmarked or unreadable.

Select the method of disposal, then click save.

A notification will appear saying that the firearm has been successfully added to your claim.

Click close.

Once all your registered and unregistered firearms are entered, click continue.

If you wish to wait and save your submission in a draft state, click exit, you will be able to come back later.

As a final step, you will be asked to review and ensure all your prohibited firearms and devices have been added to your compensation claim.

You will also see an estimated total compensation amount for all firearms and devices.

If you wish to add more firearms, you can still do it by clicking go back.

If you are satisfied with your declaration, click submit, you will then see a message in the Message Centre confirming your declaration has been submitted.

Please remember that submitting a declaration does not guarantee further participation in the program.

When the collection process is ready to begin, you will receive an email notifying you that you have a message in the message centre of your ASFCP account.

This message will confirm if you have been approved to take part in the firearms collection process in 2026.

If your declaration is approved, more instructions will be shared with you on how the collection process will work in your area.

If your declaration is not approved, you will still have to safely dispose of your prohibited firearms before the amnesty period ends on October 30, 2026.

Learn how to dispose of your firearms on the programs page under disposal options section.

If you have any questions, and to learn more about the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program, visit canada.ca/firearms-compensation

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