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Porter's hunting, sporting firearms and ammunition policy

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Firearms, parts of firearms and ammunition are only permitted as checked baggage and will be accepted in accordance with dangerous goods regulations.

It is your sole responsibility to:

  • Adhere to all applicable firearms laws, both domestically and internationally.
  • Obtain all relevant country-specific import/export permits and documentation prior to travel.

Non-compliance can result in denial of boarding or seizure of your firearm.

Handling fee

Each bag or case containing firearms or ammunition is subject to a handling fee of $50 plus applicable taxes ($50to$56.50), per direction. The fee applies in addition to any applicable checked baggage charges.

Firearms declaration

In accordance with the regulatory requirements, if you are travelling with any firearm(s), ammunition or cartridges you must declare them at the check-in counter.

We recommend that you arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes prior to the departure of your flight in order to present your firearm for inspection at check in and sign a Firearms Declaration Form.

How to pack

  • Firearms must be unloaded and locked in a hard-sided container specifically designed for the firearm. The hard-sided container must be secured with a lock.
  • Restricted firearmsExternal site which may not meet accessibility guidelines must be secured with either a cable lock or trigger lock to prevent firing.
  • Non-restricted firearmsExternal site which may not meet accessibility guidelines such as hunting rifles and shotguns do not require a cable or trigger lock.
  • Handguns may be packed in a locked hard-sided gun case, and then packed inside an unlocked soft-sided or hard-sided piece of luggage.
  • The firearm and ammunition may be transported in the same piece of baggage, however, must be packed in separate locked hard-sided containers.
  • Antique handguns or paintball guns do not require a secure locking device, although all other transportation provisions apply.
  • Firearms, replica firearms, firearm parts, including magazines, clips, bolts and firing pins may be transported as checked baggage only.

Porter assumes no liability for the misalignment of sights on firearms, including those equipped with telescopic sights.

Ammunition

You may transport up to 5 kilograms or 11 pounds of ammunition per passenger provided it is securely packed in a single container as checked baggage. Allowances for more than one passenger cannot be combined into one package.

All ammunition must be declared at airport check-in. Only shells and cartridges are accepted.

The following are strictly prohibited:

  • Gunpowder (black powder) and gunpowder pellets
  • Primers or percussion caps
  • Loose ammunition or loose loaded magazines and/or clips

Carbon dioxide cartridges/tanks for paintball guns will only be accepted if empty, with the valve secured in the open position.

How to pack

  • Ammunition must be securely packed either in the original hard-sided container or container specifically designed to carry ammunition.
  • The firearm and ammunition may be transported in the same piece of baggage, however, must be packed in separate hard-sided containers.
  • Paintballs must be packaged in a leak-proof container and will be conditionally accepted. Paintball gun compressed gas cylinders are allowed in checked baggage or as a carry-on only if the regulator valve is disconnected from the cylinder and the cylinder is completely empty.