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Air North's Firearms Policy

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Unloaded firearms may be accepted as checked baggage or cargo as long as as the following conditions are met:

  • The firearms must be in a locked hard-sided case.
  • Bolt-action firearms must have the bolt removed and packed in a separate item of checked baggage.
  • The passenger will be required to sign a firearms declaration form indicating that the firearm is unloaded and acknowledging responsibility under the criminal code for the carriage of a weapon.
  • Only ammunition in Division 1.4S, as defined in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, weighing less than 5 kg (11 lb) per passenger, will be accepted for carriage as checked baggage. The ammunition must be packed securely, preferably in the original container, or in a container specifically designed for the carriage of small arms ammunition. Ammunition not included in Division 1.4S will not be accepted as checked baggage.
  • Ammunition weighing more than 5 kg (11 lb) must be shipped as cargo. Shippers must comply with the provisions of the dangerous goods regulations. Firearms and ammunition must be packed separately.
  • Passengers transiting from an unsecured airport through a secured airport must claim their firearm and ammunition and escort them through the oversized item security screening area.