r/canadaguns • u/Natas29A • Apr 28 '26

Application / Regulation advice Sales tax on first Nations territory.

Hi,

As a law‑abiding citizen, I’m trying to find out whether gun stores on First Nations territory charge sales tax on firearms and ammunition. I’d hate to drive two hours only to discover they don’t charge it. Does anyone know? I’m especially wondering about Kahnawake. I'm not a member of the First Nations.

Thanks in advance!

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u/ecclectic Apr 28 '26

AFAIK, they will charge non-natives any applicable taxes.

https://www.retailcouncil.org/indian-status-province-by-province-tax-exemptions/ It depends on the nation and the province.

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u/janaesso Apr 30 '26

That defines what natives are entitled to from business off reserve, not what business on reserves collects in taxation.