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Firearm Insurance

Providing Canada’s first firearm insurance program.

Acera Insurance has developed GunGuard, a specialty insurance program for firearm owners in Canada. This program provides critical coverage for your firearms for loss, theft and damage.

Your guide to firearm insurance.

Typically, firearm owners rely on their home insurance policy to cover firearms, but insurers are increasingly imposing limits on firearms or excluding them from coverage.

GunGuard offers a range of benefits including:

  • Low $100 deductible on all policies
  • Optional worldwide coverage available 
  • Firearms five years and newer are eligible for full replacement coverage
  • For firearms six years or older, you will receive actual cash value as assessed by an approved firearms dealer

Get GunGuard Online

Buy your firearms coverage online in minutes.

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Four levels of coverage to suit your needs.

Our GunGuard insurance program provides the following options with varying limits and premiums. Higher limit options are available for firearm owners with large collections.

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$25,000 coverage limit for $80 annual premium

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$50,000 coverage limit for $120 annual premium

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$75,000 coverage limit for $160 annual premium

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$150,000 coverage limit for $310 annual premium

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Why choose Acera Insurance for firearm insurance?

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Online Convenience

Buy online and get coverage instantly with our easy application form and online payments.

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Flexible & Affordable

Choose the coverage limit and premium that works for you with rates starting as low as $80 per year.

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Specialty Program

Exclusive to Acera Insurance, GunGuard is the first and only insurance product of its kind dedicated to the firearms community in Canada.

Helpful tips from our advisors.

Our dedicated GunGuard advisors are here to answer any questions and ensure you have the right coverage for your firearms.

“We’re seeing a trend of home insurers adding sub limits or outright excluding firearms from coverage. That’s why we’re proud to offer stand-alone insurance for firearms for the very first time in Canada.”

– Zach Schwingenschloegl | Kelowna, BC

Answering your most common questions.

Is reloading equipment covered?

No, reloading equipment is not covered.

How does the deductible work?

For any claim that happens in Canada, the deductible is $100. Should you have a claim in the USA, the deductible increases to $250.

Who do I contact if I have more questions about the coverage?

Contact the Acera Insurance firearm specialists at gunguard@acera.ca.

My firearms collection is worth more than the limit options available. Are there options available beyond $150,000?

Yes, should you have a larger collection we can discuss higher options. This will require additional conversation and details and we recommend contacting the team at gunguard@acera.ca.

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