Shipping Firearms and Ammunition to the Laboratory

The firearm(s) should be packaged in a container of sufficient strength and construction so that it cannot be readily broken or accidentally opened while in transport. The container should not bear any markings on the exterior to indicate that it contains a firearm, and depending on the firearm's type, additional legal requirements must be met (See the Storage, Display and Transportation of Firearms and Other Weapons by Businesses Regulations).

Please ensure that the firearm is UNLOADED and proven SAFE for handling before shipping.

A visible securing device should be used through the action (eg. a triggerlock, a zap-strap, a plug, etc).

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Live Ammunition

The firearm should be shipped separate from any live ammunition exhibits. Canada Post will not accept or deliver ammunition.

To comply with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations for shipping of ammunition in amounts of less than 25 kgs., the shipping package must have a ‘1.4S’ TDG label attached to it and the shipping company/courier must be notified in writing (eg. notation on the way bill) that the package contains a substance that is classified as ‘1.4S’ for TDG purposes.

Ammunition must be packed in strong container that is securely closed to prevent opening during transit. Cartridges must be properly cushioned and protected from accidental discharge.

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Firearms Registry

Please note that you are required to obtain a Firearms Identification Number (FIN) for each of

your exhibit firearms and register each as ‘Protected’ firearms to your Public Agency Inventory

Number (PAIN) with the Firearms Registry.

If the firearm(s) will be returned to you, it is a loan and there is no need to record the transfer of the firearm(s) from your PAIN to ours (the laboratory’s ) with the Firearm Registry.

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Do's and Don't

• DO submit all components (If there are many identical cartridge magazines, submit at least one, but not necessarily all of them).

• DO secure and package the firearm without allowing metal objects or surfaces to come in contact with the interior of the barrel or other areas of interest such as breech face and firing pin.

• DO ensure the key for any trigger lock (or code for combination types) is submitted to the lab under separate cover.

• DO NOT disassemble or re-assemble firearms for shipment.

• When required to measure the barrel for registration of Protected firearms, DO NOT measure with a metal rod down the bore. Measure externally.

• When identifying exhibits, DO NOT place tags or labels over identifying marks on the firearm or over areas which will affect the operation of the firearm or component.