r/canadaguns • u/ricochangMMO • 20d ago

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/Vintage_Pieces_10 20d ago

Although I’m in BC, I got my exemption without the SFC, just the provincial sports body.

Second, I thought the fn502 couldn’t be converted to other calibers?

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u/igopoopoopeepee 20d ago

Little off topic, but how do you go about getting it in BC lol

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u/Vintage_Pieces_10 20d ago

I signed up for BCTSA for 50$, filled out the PDF on their website for the exemption, if it’s .22LR the coach part isn’t necessary, 2 weeks to the day later I got the exemption, imported from irunguns, govt contacted me about transferring after the ban, sent them the signed exemption, and 3 days later govt cleared the transfer

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u/DatHoneyBadger 20d ago

How did the govt go about contacting you? Was it federal or provincial CFO?

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u/Vintage_Pieces_10 20d ago

The federal office in Mirimichi contacted me. In fact the CFO didn’t contact me at all. The federal office requested my exemption and I had 30 days to hand it in. After I sent it in, they contacted me back to let me know they accepted the transfer and it was a success, the firearm is registered to me and I may pick it up whenever

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u/Elbro_16 20d ago

What did you import? I have a fn502 that will be imported soon through irunguns. They said it shouldn’t be a problem and neither did BCTSA

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u/Vintage_Pieces_10 20d ago

I started simple and set in motion an import for a ruger mk4 22/45, in case I bought a super high end pistol and the exemption didn’t clear. Now that it’s clear I’ll definitely be getting more exemptions haha. Now to try and find a coach for higher calibers

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u/Elbro_16 20d ago

I’ve heard only good things from the bc cfo. I contacted them and asked for a pre approval… but the other guy says it was mirimichi… anyway hope my transfer goes through haha