Authorization to transport

An authorization to transport (ATT) is a permit issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) under the Canadian Firearms Program allowing transportation of restricted or prohibited firearms in Canada. ATT permits are granted by a chief firearms officer (CFO), who represents the Canadian Firearms Program provincially. Individuals who bear a possession and acquisition licence (PAL) do not need an ATT for the transportation of non-restricted firearms. However, an ATT is required for transporting restricted or prohibited firearms to locations other than an approved shooting range, a gunsmith, a gun show, or a port of entry.

In order to transport a restricted or prohibited firearm it must be unloaded. It also must have a functional trigger lock and be kept in a locked opaque case. Ammunition may be carried with the firearm or separately stored, provided it is not loaded in the gun (i.e., magazines may contain ammunition, but may not be loaded in the firearm).

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