Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP)

Since 2020, the Government of Canada has prohibited over 2,500 assault-style firearms. In light of this, on January 17, 2026, the Government of Canada announced the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP). This program allows eligible individuals and businesses who own newly classified prohibited firearms to declare ownership and receive money in exchange for their surrendered weapon(s). Compensation is dependent on the availability of the program funds. To be eligible for the program, an application must be submitted through the federal portal. The deadline to submit an application is March 31, 2026.

While Peel Regional Police will not be participating in the federal initiative, Peel Regional Police will continue to collect and process firearms that are voluntarily brought to our divisions by residents of Peel Region beginning April 1. There is no compensation provided for firearms surrendered at a local Peel division.

View the federal government's website for more information

Frequently Asked Questions

I want to surrender my firearm(s) and I want compensation in exchange for it, can I drop it off at a local Peel Police Division?

If you want compensation for your assault-style firearm(s), you must submit a declaration application through the federal government’s website before March 31, 2026, and then follow the subsequent instructions for an applicable surrendering location.

While Peel Regional Police accepts surrendered firearms all-year round, we do not provide compensation for surrendered weapons, including under the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP).

How do I get compensation for my surrendered firearm(s)?

To receive compensation for your prohibited firearm(s) you must:

Visit the federal government’s portal.
Submit a declaration form before March 31, 2026.
Follow the instructions to deposit it at a participating location.

How much money will I receive for my surrendered firearm(s)?

Prior to March 31, the federal government will be providing compensation for firearms declared through the federal government’s portal.

Will Peel Police provide any compensation for firearms surrendered at their local divisions?

Peel Regional Police will not provide compensation for surrendered firearms surrendered to a local Peel division.

I do not want compensation, but I have an assault-style firearm that I would like to surrender to a Peel Police division, what should I do?

Do not walk into a division with a firearm at any time.

To surrender a firearm at a local Peel Police division, please call your local division first to receive instructions.

11 Division | 905-453-2121 ext. 1100

12 Division | 905-453-2121 ext. 1200

22 Division | 905-453-2121 ext. 2200

21 Division | 905-453-2121 ext. 2100

Airport/31 Division | 905-453-2121 ext. 3100

How do I know if my firearm is prohibited?

Since May 2020, the Government of Canada has banned more than 2,500 makes and models of assault-style firearms. View the full list of prohibited firearms.

Is it mandatory for me to surrender my firearm?

If your firearm was classified as prohibited under the Criminal Code in May 2020, December 2024 or March 2025, you have until October 30, 2026, to safely dispose or permanently deactivate it.

What is an Amnesty Order?

An Amnesty Order is a legal declaration that protects individuals and businesses from criminal liability for possessing a newly prohibited item. Its intent is to allow lawful owners to comply with the new regulations without facing prosecution.

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