CBSA Updates Memo on Firearms and Weapons Trade
The Canada Border Services Agency updated Memorandum D19-13-2 to include multiple revised definitions and other information. The CBSA said the following changes were made:
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- Receiver blank has been added to the list of definitions. Receiver blanks may be considered a controlled firearm.
- The definition of “in transit” has been updated to reflect legislative changes.
- The definition of a centrifugal knife has been updated to reflect Canadian International Trade Tribunal decision CITT AP-2017-012.
- Information on airsoft velocity range for importation has been added.
- Registration of non-restricted firearms is now mandatory for residents of the province of Quebec.
- Information on refunds for the Non-Resident Firearms Declaration has been added.
- Information on the importation of firearms by armoured vehicle guards has been added to the Other Modalities for Importing Firearms section.
- The personal exemptions for explosives have been updated to reflect legislative changes.
- Clarification on the permit/licence requirements for the commercial importation of ammunition has been added.
- Information on the permanent exportation of registered firearms has been changed.