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What guns are considered non-restricted in Canada?
Non-restricted firearms are ordinary hunting and sporting rifles, shotguns and airguns with an overall length of 660mm or greater. Many airguns fall into this class because they are capable of achieving a muzzle velocity of 500 feet per second.
What firearms are legal in BC?
You must register any restricted or prohibited firearm. Non-restricted firearms include ordinary shotguns and rifles, such as those commonly used for hunting. (But some military-type rifles and shotguns are prohibited.) Restricted firearms include certain handguns and some semi-automatic long guns.
Does a non-restricted firearm need a trigger lock?
Non-restricted firearms must be unloaded, AND made inoperable with a secure locking device such as a trigger lock, or have bolts or bolt carriers removed or securely locked in a sturdy container, cabinet or room that cannot be easily broken into.
Can you own an AR 15 in British Columbia?
Yes, handguns are legal in Canada. If you want to own a handgun, (or other “restricted” firearms such as AR-15 rifles) in Canada you will need to take some additional steps. After you have finish reading this page, use the “Handguns” section of this website to find out more.
Can I own an AK-47 in Canada?
The AK-47 is banned in Canada. Originally manufactured in the Soviet Union as the Kalashnikov, it has been widely used in armed conflicts over the past six decades and has been described as the deadliest weapon in modern history.
Can you store ammo in a gun safe Canada?
Ammunition may be stored in the same locked container (box, safe, cabinet, etc.) as a non-restricted firearm.
Can I shoot on my property in BC?
Yes, no legislation places blanket restrictions on the required distance from a property line or on the calibre of the ammunition discharged on private property.
Can I carry a knife in Canada?
Canada. There is no law banning the carrying in public knives with sheaths, knives that take both hands to open and any knife with a fixed blade and certain non-prohibited folding knives, assuming they are not carried for a purpose dangerous to public peace or for the purpose of committing a criminal offense.
Can I discharge a firearm on my property in BC?
Yes, no legislation places blanket restrictions on the required distance from a property line or on the calibre of the ammunition discharged on private property. There may be additional provincial laws and municipal by-laws that further restrict shooting on private property.