Canadian Firearms Program

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Record #: BAR1542
Last Modified: 13 Sep 2023
Last Full Update: 13 Sep 2023

Contact Information

Toll Free Phone 1-800-731-4000
Fax 613-825-0297
E-Mail cfp-pcaf@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms

Site Information

Located In Community Ottawa
Mailing Address c/o Royal Canadian Mounted Police Canadian Firearms Program 
73 Leikin Dr 
Ottawa, ON K1A 0R2
Physical Access Not Applicable

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) oversees firearms licences and registration, maintains national firearm safety training standards, assists law enforcement agencies and aims to enhance public safety. Firearms in Canada continue to be regulated by the Firearms Act and Part III of the Criminal Code. 
 
See separate record for 'Firearm Safety Education Service of Ontario' BAR0409 and website www.fseso.org for more information about instructors for Canadian Firearms Safety Courses and Hunting Safety Courses available in the Barrie area.
Hours

Contact Centre: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served Canada
Eligibility See website
Application

Visit website
Languages English ; French - Reception, Website, Interpretation
Fees Service - Licence fees

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name CFP
Former Name CAFC ; Canadian Firearms Centre

Agency Information

Legal Status (40) Federal Government
Established 1996
Funding Federal

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Dangerous Weapons Control ; Firearm Permits