Air Canada

Firearms that are prohibited for travel include: Full automatics or converted automatics, handguns with a barrel of 105mm or less; Handguns that discharge 25/32 caliber ammunition and some long guns prohibited by criminal code regulations; A handgun with a barrel length of 105 mm/4.1 inches or less; A handgun designed or adapted to discharge 25/32 calibre ammunition; A rifle or shotgun that has been altered to make it less than 660 mm/ 26 inches in overall length; A rifle or shotgun that has been altered to make the barrel length less than 457 mm/18 inches where the overall firearm length is 660 mm/26 inches or more; An automatic firearm and a converted automatic firearm; Any firearm prescribed as prohibited

packed and locked in a specially designed, non-transparent case that can't be easily broken into during transport

All accepted firearms must be: unloaded; rendered inoperable by means of a secure locking device mechanism (i.e. a trigger lock), but only after the check-in process has been completed; packed and locked in a specially designed, non-transparent case that can't be easily broken into during transport

As baggage containing firearms, guns or ammunition may need to be opened during security screening, it is highly recommended that you use an accepted travel lock which can be easily opened by security officers.

Firearms and ammunition must not be packed in the same container. Only shells and cartridges are accepted and must be carried in checked baggage. Gunpowder and gunpowder pellets are strictly prohibited. Ammunition must be packed in a separate, secure and strong container made of plastic, wood or metal. The original fibreboard carton can also be used but it is recommended that the carton be placed in a secondary package such as a re-sealable plastic container. To avoid shock movement, the properly packed ammunition must then be placed inside a suitcase and cushioned with clothing.

You'll need to register your sports or hunting equipment at least 24 hours before your flight. Just contact us or your travel agent.

Please arrive at the airport 30 minutes before your recommended check-in time and reconfirm the items you're bringing with one of our agents. While registering in advance helps us prepare, availability is not guaranteed.

Please arrive at the airport at least 30 minutes before your normal recommended check-in time.

You must declare all firearms, guns, ammunition and cartridges at check-in and complete a declaration form attesting that the firearm is not loaded. One declaration form must be completed for each container.

only passengers age 18 and over may carry a firearm in checked baggage

a maximum of three firearms is allowed per person

Each of the following is considered an individual item when packed separately: one rifle case containing no more than two rifles (with or without scope) plus 5 kg/11 lb ammunition (packaged separately), one shooting mat, noise suppressors and small rifle tools; two shotguns and two shotgun cases; one pistol case containing no more than 3 pistols

non-compliance can result in the seizure of your firearm

When checked in separately, each item counts as one checked bag toward the maximum allowed by your fare. ... water cylinders for pistols and rifles cannot exceed 50 ml/28 g net ... Paintball guns may contain cylinders. Compressed air cylinders must be removed and emptied (with a gauge showing '0' if applicable). ... The Canadian government also charges additional fees for bringing firearms into Canada.