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On March 7, 2025, the Government of Canada amended the Regulations Prescribing Certain Firearms and Other Weapons, Components and Parts of Weapons, Accessories, Cartridge Magazines, Ammunition and Projectiles as Prohibited or Restricted (commonly referred to as the “Classification Regulations.”) The amendments have the effect of reclassifying certain named firearms and their variants as prohibited. The detailed list of the 179 unique makes and models of the newly prohibited firearms …

On December 5, 2024, the Government of Canada amended the Regulations Prescribing Certain Firearms and Other Weapons, Components and Parts of Weapons, Accessories, Cartridge Magazines, Ammunition and Projectiles as Prohibited or Restricted (commonly referred to as the “Classification Regulations.”) The amendments have the effect of reclassifying certain named firearms and their variants as prohibited.The detailed list of the 324 unique makes and models of the newly prohibited firearms can be fou …

Enhanced Online Services The Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) is committed to providing services that are simple, modern and efficient. CFP’s new online services reduce processing times and provide secure and seamless processing of firearms licence and registration applications for 2.3 million individual and 4,500 business clients. First-time applicants (individuals, businesses, carriers and shooting clubs and ranges) can submit and check the status of their firearms licence applications online. …

WHAT ARE THE CHANGES? To reduce safety and security concerns, the Explosives Regulatory Division (ERD) has made some changes to the sale and storage requirements of propellant powders (Part 14) and reactive targets (Part 13). These changes come into effect on May 22, 2024 and are summarized below.   PROPELLANT POWDER To purchase black or smokeless powder, a buyer must provide proof that they possess one of the following: Purchase and Acquisition Licence (PAL) Firework …

November 25th - 26th: Night Brutality is the only shooting competition in Canada to entirely take place at night. Taking place at the Prince George Blackwater range you and your equipment will face 8 stages with a mix of illumination. There will be separate divisions for those with Weapon lights, Night vision and no pistol to take part. So eat your Carrots and get ready for Night Brutality 2023! What is Night Brutality? Night Brutality is an achievable fun event for all not just the …