PAL Firearm Classification and Restrictions

Question 1

What is the maximum legal magazine capacity for a centre-fire semi-automatic long gun in Canada?

Accepted Answer

5 rounds

Answer

Canadian law prohibits magazines holding more than 5 cartridges for centre-fire semi-automatic long guns.

Question 2

A fully automatic firearm that fires multiple rounds with a single trigger pull is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Prohibited

Answer

Automatic firearms that fire more than one projectile per trigger pull are classified as prohibited under the Criminal Code of Canada.

Question 3

What barrel length threshold determines if a handgun is classified as prohibited rather than restricted?

Accepted Answer

105mm or less

Answer

Handguns with a barrel length of 105mm or less are classified as prohibited firearms under the Criminal Code.

Question 4

A handgun chambered to fire .25 caliber cartridges is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Prohibited regardless of barrel length

Answer

Handguns designed to fire .25 or .32 caliber cartridges are prohibited regardless of barrel length under Canadian law.

Question 5

What is the maximum legal magazine capacity for a handgun in Canada?

Accepted Answer

10 rounds

Answer

Handguns are restricted to magazines holding no more than 10 cartridges under Canadian firearms regulations.

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