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Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP)
Business firearms compensation has ended
Receipt of requests is now closed
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Latest source updateLast Update: July 4, 2026Latest change: Business claim pages now say the ASFCP for businesses ended on June 4, 2026, with new accounts and claims closed and the portal limited to existing claims.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 4, 2026
Latest change: Business claim pages now say the ASFCP for businesses ended on June 4, 2026, with new accounts and claims closed and the portal limited to existing claims.
ASFCP business claims now closed
Several ASFCP business pages were updated to reflect that the program for businesses has ended as of June 4, 2026. They now say businesses can no longer create new accounts or submit claims, while the web portal remains available only to view existing accounts, messages, inventory, and claims; one page also adds scheduled maintenance for July 6, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT. The collection and disposal instructions were also revised: the claim deadline is now stated in the past tense, and the process pages now focus on next steps, payment of claims within 45 business days after required firearm validations, and closed-intake status rather than new submissions. Funding terms are mostly unchanged, but the business lower-receiver compensation floor is now shown as $485, up from $480.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Any business in possession of a prohibited firearm (including lower receivers), upper receivers or certain associated eligible parts and components can submit a claim to the program.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program for businesses ended on June 4, 2026. It covered complete and assembled assault-style firearms, upper receivers, and certain associated parts and components, with compensation also available for permanently deactivating prohibited firearms.
Receipt of requests is now closed
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Turn in to a specified facility.
- Permanently deactivate.
- Export outside of Canada.
- Return to manufacturer.
Documents Needed
- The receipt provided by the business authorized to perform deactivations.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Any business in possession of a prohibited firearm (including lower receivers), upper receivers or certain associated eligible parts and components can submit a claim to the program.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses can no longer create new accounts or submit claims.
Eligible expenses
- Processing and packaging costs, as well as inventory and holding costs incurred since the 2020 prohibition.
How to apply
- Sign in to the ASFCP web portal and complete the required next steps after your declaration has been accepted.
- Review and accept the Funding Agreement.
- Provide your payment information.
- If you chose to turn in your firearms, book your collection appointment.
- If you submitted a paper declaration, wait for contact by phone and further instructions by mail.
Processing and Agreement
- Once a declaration has been assessed, the business receives a message in the ASFCP web portal account, or by phone and mail if a paper declaration was submitted, confirming next steps.
- For deactivation, the Funding Agreement must be reviewed and accepted before proceeding.
- Businesses must provide payment information before proceeding.
- Compensation is issued within 45 business days after the successful completion of all required firearm validations.
Additional information
- Compensation payments are typically processed within 45 business days once all required validations are completed and no further review is necessary.
- Administrative payments of $250 are provided for each firearm turned in to offset processing and packaging costs.
- Shipping costs for turning in firearms can be reimbursed and should be included with the claim payment documentation.
- Deactivation compensation is a flat rate and does not include additional administrative payments or reimbursement of shipping costs.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) Program
What is the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP)?
The Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program for businesses ended on June 4, 2026. It covered complete and assembled assault-style firearms, upper receivers, and certain associated parts and components, with compensation also available for permanently deactivating prohibited firearms.
Who is eligible for the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) program?
To be eligible for the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) program, you must:
Valid firearms licence held before May 1, 2020, December 5, 2024 or March 7, 2025 and kept in good standing.
Inventory includes eligible firearms, devices and/or certain associated parts and components.
Compliance with the program's terms and conditions.
What expenses are eligible under Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP)?
Turn in to a specified facility.
Permanently deactivate.
Export outside of Canada.
Return to manufacturer.
Who can I contact for more information about the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP)?
You can contact Public Safety Canada (PSC) or by phone at 1-833-759-4551.
Where is the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) available?
The Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) program is available across Canada.
Is the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP)?
Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) is funded by Public Safety Canada (PSC)