Canadian gun law

[Rustship]

So the message at the top of the page about the law changing or going away in Canada. What does all of that mean in layman's terms? Easier to obtain guns, or no change at all? I'm curious now.

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[Tired Retired]

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[Stevo]

So the message at the top of the page about the law changing or going away in Canada. What does all of that mean in layman's terms? Easier to obtain guns, or no change at all? I'm curious now.

All it means is that "non-restricted" firearms are no longer registered with the government, nor are we required to get approval to transfer these guns between owners. It includes most long guns that meet OAL and/or barrel length requirements. It does not include handguns or firearms designated as "prohibited" or "restricted." M1 carbines are restricted due to barrel length being under 18.5" and being semi-auto centerfires.

We still require firearms licenses and registration/transfer approval of all other types of firearms.

[manteo97]

All USGI carbines are restricted in Canada, so one needs a proper Federal "restricted" permit to buy one, along with a good reason. Only 2 good reasons allowed, to shoot it at an approved range, or as an approved collector. Defending your home is not an acceptable reason (believe it or not!). It is against the law here to take it into the bush and blast away (with a max 5 rd mag!). However, if you are lucky enough to have an M1 carbine with a 19" or 20" barrel, it was/is a long gun, but as of April 5, it is no longer registered with the Federal Gov't. You can take these into the bush & blast away with your 30 rd mag, pinned to 5 rds. Or sell it to someone with a permit for long guns, with no gov't record of transfer of ownership as of this date. That's the big change.

ALL handguns in Canada are either restricted or prohibited (under 4" bbl length and all .25 & .32 cal). Special permits need to buy, or possess, and ABSOLUTELY not allowed to carry. Only transport to an approved range locked up in a box with trigger lock too. Can take to a gun show too to show them off.

Of course the bad guys obey all these rule too.

[blazer91]

carbine with a 19" or 20" barrel,

was this simply an extension welded to muzzle?
regards, Jim

[Stevo]

was this simply an extension welded to muzzle?
regards, Jim

In the '80's a permanent extension was considered to count to barrel length, but that was changed in the early '90's. Now, the barrel length only counts continuous, one piece length.

The "non-restricted" M1 Carbines in Canada all have an aftermarket barrel longer than 18.5" installed.

[enfield303t]

I would like to comment however it would be deemed "political" and out of respect for this site I will refrain.

[Stevo]

I would like to comment however it would be deemed "political" and out of respect for this site I will refrain.

LOL. Wouldn't we all.

[browningautorifle]

At the Calgary show the dealers were only taking info upon sales, the private sales were cash and carry like the old days. One dealer had called CFC earlier in the day for a transfer and they stated "We aren't doing that any more". The dealers expect a book like the FAC book. Private sales are just check current licence and count cash.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

I sure would like that in my state.