Air Rifles in Canada?

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Akira13
September 14, 2005, 08:00 PM
Hey, I was wondering if anyone knew what the requirements are to purchase an Air Rifle in Canada? I've looked all over, and can't seem to find a concrete answer.
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Glenn Kelley
September 14, 2005, 10:50 PM
If the rifle has a velocity of under 500 fps then there is no requirements under the firearms act.Over 500fps and it is concidered a firearm like any other rifle.PAL required.

Glenn
Akira13
September 14, 2005, 11:20 PM
Damn, that's too bad. Are you 100% sure? Thanks for the help!
Akira13
September 16, 2005, 12:38 AM
Does anyone have any confirmation on this?
PJR
September 16, 2005, 03:53 PM
http://www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca/info_for-renseignement/factsheets/airguns_e.asp
Glenn Kelley
September 17, 2005, 12:49 AM
I've got a registration on my Benjamin and the only way you get that is with a PAL. My 17 year old daughter bought a little Crossman that shoots about 300 fps and walked out of the store with it under her arm,they didn't even put it in a box.
Glenn Kelley
September 17, 2005, 12:54 AM
When the new laws first came out there were RCMP that were assigned to try and push the guns that shot in the high 400s' over the 500fps line by using unusually light ammo or modifying the rifles.
Sunray
September 19, 2005, 03:09 PM
"...Over 500fps and it is concidered(sic) a firearm like any other rifle..." Absolutely true. Since 1978, as I recall.
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