Bringing Browning BAR into Canada?

[FOS373]

Doing a moose hunt in Canada shortly and encountered some problems with my 300WM so was going to bring my Browning BAR 30-06 (no detachable magazine). Was checking on the regulations and noticed that “Restricted” firearms include those that “are capable of discharging centre-fire ammunition in a semi-automatic manner”. This then requires extra hurdles.

Curious from any Canadians or Americans that have crossed the border of what the rule maybe. I’ll also call the Canadian Firearms Program.

Wondering if it will just be easier to get another 300WM bolt gun….

Thanks

 

[tcpip95]

Following this as I will be doing the exact same thing next year on a moose hunt in Alberta. I have the same rifle except in LH and 30-06.

I see they are allowed for sale in Canada:

Browning® BAR Mark III Semi-Automatic Rifle | Cabela's Canada

• Grade II Turkish walnut stock with fine oil finish, shim-adjustable for cast on/off and drop-at-comb • Gas-operated autoloader • Hammer-forged polished blued barrel • Satin-finish precision alloy receiver with enhanced engraving • Detachable box magazine Classic in looks but contemporary...

www.cabelas.ca

 

[wyosteve]

Interesting. If accurate, I assume a semi-auto shotgun requires the same

 

[tcpip95]

I'm reading more closely into the law and here's what I'm seeing:

Bringing a Firearm into Canada | ezbordercrossing

How to bring a firearm and other weapons into Canada. Details on types of weapons, prohibited firearms, criminal record, regulations, required permits,

www.ezbordercrossing.com

1. Semi-automatic firearms that are capable of firing centerfire ammunition AND
2. have barrels between 105 mm (4.14 inches) and 470 mm (18.5 inches) long.

So in our cases, the rifle barrels are longer than 18.5" (ours are 22" & 23") so they are NOT restricted.

 

[FOS373]

Yeah, I’d rather be sure BEFORE I get to the border and dont want to make assumptions, but I see what you are reading too. I’ll be calling and wanted to see others thoughts (and then had the same thought about auto loading shotguns…..).

When I read the following from the RCMP I just get more confused about “restricted”.

https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/classes-firearms

Appreciate the feedback.

 

[Pgidley]

I'm reading more closely into the law and here's what I'm seeing:

Bringing a Firearm into Canada | ezbordercrossing

How to bring a firearm and other weapons into Canada. Details on types of weapons, prohibited firearms, criminal record, regulations, required permits,

www.ezbordercrossing.com

1. Semi-automatic firearms that are capable of firing centerfire ammunition AND
2. have barrels between 105 mm (4.14 inches) and 470 mm (18.5 inches) long.

So in our cases, the rifle barrels are longer than 18.5" (ours are 22" & 23") so they are NOT restricted.

This is correct, BAR is unrestricted in Canada.

 

[BCsteve]

^^Like Pgidley said, your BAR is non-restricted in Canada. Only semi autos with a barrel under 18.5" are restricted.

 

[FOS373]

Thanks for the feedback. Really helps.

 

[cwade2000]

Following

 

[Unckebob]

^^Like Pgidley said, your BAR is non-restricted in Canada. Only semi autos with a barrel under 18.5" are restricted.

Somsomeone could throw a 19 inch barrel,on their AR and get legal?

 

[BCsteve]

Somsomeone could throw a 19 inch barrel,on their AR and get legal?

Lol, no, unfortunately. AR's were restricted by name until May 1 2020 when they were prohibited.