r/canadaguns • u/Illustrious-Nail-360 • 3d ago

Feets / Collection / My build A little over a year with PAL

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A little over 1 year with PAL. 1st pic: Type 38 Arisaka, Armas Garbi SxS shotgun, Brazilian M954 Mauser, Type 56 "French Tickler SKS, Winchester Wildcat, 1849 Colt Pocket Revolver, Union Arms Co Pocket Revolver, Remington New Model Pocket Revolver. 2nd pic : Henry H001

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u/TheOriginalFarmboy 3d ago

Anything antique doesnt require a firearms license at all, basically anything pre 1900s

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u/AHangryBeaver 3d ago

Even if they’re still able to be fired or are they deactivated?

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u/CringelordCameron 3d ago

All handguns made before 1898 are antique and don't require a license to own as long as they are not chambered in: 22 LR, 22 Long, 22 short, 32 Short Colt, 32 Long Colt, 32 Smith and Wesson, 32 Smith and Wesson Long, 32-20 Winchester, 38 Smith and Wesson, 38 Short Colt, 38 Long Colt, 38-40 Winchester, 44-40 Winchester, or 45 Colt. Unfortunately the caliber restrictions severely limit our options for antique handguns. I personally own 3 antique handguns, one of them is capable of firing modern smokeless powder and doesn't require a PAL at all.

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u/Illustrious-Nail-360 3d ago

This guy basically summed it all up. No tricks or loop holes. Its just how the law is written.