r/canadaguns May 01 '26

Application / Regulation advice Pistol Exemption Process

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u/starw24-ps4 May 01 '26

Step 11: Realize it’s for 22LR only, there’s only a handful of pistols being sold in that category currently (none of which are modern / fun / tactical) and since you’re competing with all the other exemptions the price is 3x what it should be. Step 12: Pain

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u/[deleted] May 15 '26

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u/starw24-ps4 May 15 '26

So you need a full sized handgun in 22… you pay IRG in USD prices, they have an exemption processing fee of $100, the taxes / shipping on the import, and you need to wait 1-2 months depending on the day of the month you order. Overall looking at $1k+ for a 22. And this doesn’t include the price or waiting time to get the exemption in the first place.

Might as well save the time and money. Grab a BB gun for home, rent a 9mm at the range. Cheers