r/canadaguns • u/Vintage_Pieces_10 • Jun 03 '26

Application / Regulation advice Are combo .22LR/.22WMR revolvers eligible for exempted handguns per the Olympic sports exemptions? (BC)

So I actually managed to get my first handgun exemption for sport shooting and picked up a Ruger MK4 (awesome!). But I was curious too about picking up a .22 revolver to compete as well. One that I found that seems suitable is the Taurus 992, which is a revolver that comes default with both a .22LR cylinder and a .22WMR cylinder. Are revolvers in .22 allowed as exempted .22 sports shooting firearms? Would there be a problem since it comes with a .22WMR cylinder as well? Cheers everyone!

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u/No_Win_9797 Jun 03 '26

Same story here, I picked up a Taurus tracker 6.5” combo revolver in an auction ($200!) for a sweet deal I think and I received my exception letter for it just a week ago. I already had a S&W mod 422 so I felt like I needed a revolver. Stand by for review as I haven’t received it yet

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u/Vintage_Pieces_10 Jun 03 '26

Combo revolver being both calibers eh? So the .22LR and .22WMR combo was approved for exemption? I may have to submit my paperwork for one next haha. If I may ask, which province is this in?

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u/No_Win_9797 Jun 03 '26

Same as you, BC, and yes, 2 cylinders, 9 shot.

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u/Vintage_Pieces_10 Jun 03 '26

Sweet as man! I’ll be definitely filing a letter for one then, thanks for the anecdote :)

PS: no clue why you got a downvote either

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u/No_Win_9797 Jun 03 '26

Heck yeah! Happy shooting I’ve recently started practicing with my SW, and holy hawt dog is 25m, one handed at a 6” target not easy to get groups, mind you I’m using ‘cheap’ ammo lol always the ammo’s fault

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u/Vintage_Pieces_10 Jun 03 '26

Thanks man, likewise! I’ve done some one handed attempts to get groups on my antique pistols for the shits and gigs and I 100% blame my ammo everytime haha