r/canadaguns • u/Spread-Hour • Apr 04 '26

Application / Regulation advice Policy question regarding 'antique' status on firearms.

Why do antique models of firearms (m1861 springfield rifle and colt m1861 navy for example) made before 1898 qualify as 'antique', while the exact same models produced in 1899 or later qualify as non restricted and restricted firearms? Sorry if this sounds dumb, but I dont understand the logic here. I would understand if they weren't muzzleloaders, which load, shoot, and preform nearly the same as every other type (flint/wheel/match/serpentine-lock), but unlike the rest, cant be antique while being repros. why?

(P.S this is a repost of my post from r/canadianlaw)

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u/Ok-Raise-5115 Apr 04 '26

It’s a catch 22. You don’t need a pal to purchase or carry the antique handgun but you need a pal to purchase the powder to reload the casings since you can’t buy the ammo

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u/EliteDuck Apr 04 '26

Incorrect. Reloading equipment and components now need a PAL as of C-21 passing.