r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jul 17 '22

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

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u/CringelordCameron Jul 18 '22

Yes the numbers are in the same range for all of Canada

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u/chillyrabbit Jul 19 '22

Transfers also include businesses transferring guns from importers/wholesalers to retail.

There are only 50-80k newly registered restricted firearms every year, so that's an approximate guideline of how many new handguns can be sold in Canada.