r/canadaguns • u/ricochangMMO • Jul 05 '26

Application / Regulation advice Alberta Olympic Exemption for handguns

Hey guys I'm interested in getting the Olympic Exemption in Alberta. I'm still trying to understand the process a bit as I've heard some people have gotten it without a letter from the SFC. I'd like to get a fn502 from IRG probably so I can convert it to 9mm but just curious if someone could explain their experience as It seems to vary a little by province. Thanks!

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u/K0bra_Ka1 Jul 05 '26

FN502 doesn't convert.

Sig 226 is pretty much your best conversion option.

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u/ricochangMMO Jul 05 '26

Good to know thanks

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u/Mirin_Gains Jul 05 '26

Intriguing. I guess its time to finally RPAL

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u/BisonCompetitive9610 Jul 05 '26

Can you buy as an example a Glock that's been converted to 22lr?

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u/K0bra_Ka1 Jul 05 '26

You'd have to get a 80% lower frame imported as a .22 calibre, finished by a gunsmith and then swap barrel and slide. It would be pretty expensive but doable.

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u/AdeptArt Jul 05 '26

I’ve seen people offer 3-4k for these, surprised it’s that much.

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u/Brymes13 Jul 06 '26

Cz shadow kadet is also an option

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u/Think_Lengthiness686 Aug 07 '26

Do you mind elaborating on kadet? I know it’s 22 but the base frame is from Shadow 2 which is originally chambered in 9mm. Is SFC even gonna issue an exemption letter on such model?