Importation of Ammunition

Anyone is permitted to import up to 5000 rounds of ammunition for personal use into Canada. An importation permit is required to import larger quantities. This restriction also applies to Americans citizens passing through Canada to reach Alaska.

See this page for more information on how to apply for an importation permit, or contact:

Explosives Regulatory Division
1431 Merivale Road
Ottawa ON  K1A 0G1
Tel.: 613-948-5200
Fax: 613-948-5195

International Trade Canada (for an International Import Certificate)
Tel.: 613-996-2387
Fax: 613-996-9933

For information on the importation of firearms into Canada, contact:

Canadian Firearms Program
Tel. (toll-free): 1-800-731-4000
E-mail: cfc-cafc@cfc-cafc.gc.ca

Canadian Border Services Agency
Tel. (toll-free in Canada): 1-800-461-9999
Tel.: 204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064

Canadians must follow U.S. federal and state laws when purchasing ammunition in the U.S. For more information see the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive’s brochure on Nonimmigrant Aliens Purchasing Firearms and Ammunition in the United States (PDF, 75 kb).