Anyone who takes a handgun to the US, or was thinking of bring one home that was kept down there needs to be aware of this, you do now need an import certificate to bring it back to Canada;
Information on obtaining an import permit is available at the following website:
1. GAC Notice to Importers No. 1090:
https://www.international.gc.ca/.../...s.../1090.aspx...
2. Step by step Description of applying for an Import Permit for Firearms, Related Goods and Ammunition:
https://www.international.gc.ca/.../...-licences.aspx...
3. Application Form for Import Permit:
http://www.international.gc.ca/.../d...ts/EXT1466.pdf
4. If required by the exporting country, the prospective importers must also apply for an International Import Certificate, in addition to the import permit. Step by Step Description of applying for the International Import Certificate:
https://www.international.gc.ca/.../...impor/IIC.aspx...
Specific questions on the process and forms can be addressed to GAC’s Export Controls Operations Division at 343-203-4331 and by email at
TIE-Firearms.Armes-a-feu@international.gc.ca