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Can you bring a weapon to Canada?

Short answer
Depends on specifics

  • Weapons

    depends on specifics

    Most weapons are prohibited from entering Canada, including tasers, pepper spray and certain knives. A narrow exception exists for bear/dog repellent spray labelled strictly for use against animals.

    Also covers: weapons, knives, pepper spray, taser

    Checked 2026-08-10 — Source: CBSA — Travel checklist

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