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/_Connor Jul 05 '26

Can you even buy "normal" handguns with the exemption? No one is competing in the olympics with the FN502.

I thought it was limited to Hammerli type .22 pistols. You might have a tough time justifying the "olympic exemption" if you're trying to buy a Glock.

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u/Vintage_Pieces_10 Jul 05 '26

It’s not limited to Olympic style only pistols . The BCTSA seems to approve anything 22LR (they approved my request for a ruger mk4 22/45, and there was another Redditor with a .22 revolver that was approved recently)

The only “Olympic pistol only” exemption I know of is the Walther Pardini that circumvents the 32SWL prohibition since it’s deemed an Olympic pistol. At least that was the case