m0nkyman's prohibited firearms page

List of Restricted and Prohibited Firearms

With the exception of the tazer and the pen gun, it seems there are four general classes of gun that are prohibited. Fully automatic firearms are out, and that's the first class. The second class is so called "assault weapons", which are generally semi automatic firearms that look like the are of military lineage. Their actual utility as weapons of battle is secondary to appearance. The third class are large caliber "sniper" type firearms, which is absurd as there are many large caliber rifles of identical utility that are non-restricted. The fourth class are pistol type guns that have usage as carabines, that is they are semi automatic weapons that can have stocks added to them, and generally come with a magazine with a capacity that is higher than that prescribed by Canadian regulation, that is magazines that hold more than ten bullets.I have colour coded the prohibited list as follows:

military looking semi-automatic rifles and shotguns

large caliber, long range rifles

Carabine type pistols

Compiling this list has left me both appalled and confused. Appalled at how poorly thought out, and confused at what it is actually attempting to do. Many of the entries exist merely because they exist in either an existing statute in the USA restricting so called 'Assault Weapons', or just because it looks dangerous. The meaning of variant or modified makes this list completely nonsensical, as there is no rhyme nor reason for come weapons to be included and others left out.

My personal opinion is that no weapons should be denied citizens of a democratic states. For a list of things that are banned to exist, there should at a minimum be a logical and consistent rationale for inclusion on the list. This series of ad-hoc lists has neither logic nor consistency.

What follows is my attempt at guessing the logic and/or rationale. I could be and probably am wrong on any of them, as I am attempting to understand the unfathomable.

IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE READ THIS ANALYSIS OF THE MEANING OF VARIANT: http://teapot.usask.ca/cdn-firearms/NFA/Senate.pre/s-xviia.995

Recent Criminal Code Changes

On December 1, 1998 changes to the Criminal Code took effect. Firearms that were considered "restricted weapons" and "prohibited weapons" under the Criminal Code are now classified as "restricted firearms" and "prohibited firearms" respectively in the Code.

Definition of a Restricted Firearm

According to the Criminal Code, a restricted firearm is:

A handgun that is not a prohibited firearm;
A semi-automatic, centre-fire firearm with a barrel length less than 470 mm that is not a prohibited firearm;
A firearm that can fire after being reduced, by folding, telescoping or otherwise, to an overall length of less than 660 mm;
Any firearm prescribed under the Criminal Code regulations to be restricted (including some long guns).

Firearms Prescribed as Restricted

This list of restricted firearms specified in the December 1, 1998 Criminal Code regulations includes all firearms that have been restricted by a former Order in Council.
The firearms of the designs commonly known as the High Standard Model 10, Series A shotgun and the High Standard Model 10, Series B shotgun, and any variants or modified versions of them.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the M-16 rifle, and any variant or modified version of it, including the: (a) Colt AR-15; (b) Colt AR-15 SPI; (c) Colt AR-15 Sporter; (d) Colt AR-15 Collapsible Stock Model; (e) Colt AR-15 A2; (f) Colt AR-15 A2 Carbine; (g) Colt AR-15 A2 Government Model Rifle; (h) Colt AR-15 A2 Government Model Target Rifle; (i) Colt AR-15 A2 Government Model Carbine; (j) Colt AR-15 A2 Sporter II; (k) Colt AR-15 A2 H-BAR; (l) Colt AR-15 A2 Delta H-BAR; (m) Colt AR-15 A2 Delta H-BAR Match; (n) Colt AR-15 9mm Carbine; (o) Armalite AR-15; (p) AAI M15; (q) AP74; (r) EAC J-15; (s) PWA Commando; (t) SGW XM15A; (u) SGW CAR-AR; (v) SWD AR-15; and, (w) Any 22 calibre rimfire variant, including the: (i) Mitchell M-16A-1/22 (ii) Mitchell M-16/22, (iii) Mitchell CAR-15/22, and (iv) AP74 Auto Rifle.

Definition of a Prohibited Firearm

The Criminal Code states that a prohibited firearm is:

A handgun with a barrel length of 105 mm or less, or designed or adapted to discharge a 25 or 32 calibre cartridge (see exceptions below)*;
A rifle or shotgun that has been changed to make it less than 660 mm in overall length;
A rifle or shotgun that has been changed to make it 660 mm or more in overall length, with a barrel less than 457 mm in length;
An automatic firearm or a converted automatic firearm;
Any firearm prescribed under the Criminal Code regulations to be prohibited.

* Exceptions to the Prohibited Firearms Definition

Certain handguns for use in international sporting competitions are excluded from the prohibition affecting the short-barreled and 25 or 32 calibre handguns. These handguns therefore are considered restricted firearms under the Criminal Code. These handguns are the:

Item	Make	Model	Calibre
1	Benelli	MP 90 S	32 S&W Long
2	Domino	OP 601	22 Short
3	Erma	ESP 85 A	32 S&W Long
4	FAS	CF 603	32 S&W Long
5	FAS	601	22 Short
6	Hammerli-Walther	201	22 Short
7	Hammerli-Walther	202	22 Short
8	Hammerli	230	22 Short
9	Hammerli	230-1	22 Short
10	Hammerli	230-2	22 Short
11	Hammerli	232	22 Short
12	Hammerli	280	32 S&W Long
13	Hammerli	P240	32 S&W Long
14	Hammerli	SP-20	22 LR
15	Hammerli	SP-20	32 S&W Long
16	High Standard	Olympic	22 Short
17	Manurhin	MR 32 Match	32 S&W Long
18	Pardini	GP	22 Short
19	Pardini	GP Schumann	22 Short
20	Pardini	HP	32 S&W Long
21	Pardini	MP	32 S&W Long
22	Sako	22-32	22 Short
23	Sako	22-32	22 LR
24	Sako	22-32	32 S&W Long
25	Sako	Tri-Ace	22 Short
26	Sako	Tri-Ace	22 LR
27	Sako	Tri-Ace	32 S&W Long
28	Unique	DES 69	22 LR
29	Unique	VO 79	22 Short
30	Unique	DES 32 U	32 S&W Long
31	Vostok	TOZ 96	32 S&W Long
32	Walther	GSP	22 LR
33	Walther	GSP	22 Short
34	Walther	GSP	32 S&W Long
35	Walther	OSP	22 LR
36	Walther	OSP	22 Short
37	Walther	OSP	32 S&W Long

Firearms Prescribed as Prohibited

As with restricted firearms, a Criminal Code regulation listing all the firearms previously prohibited by Order in Council came into effect December 1, 1998. Those firearms are:

Former Prohibited Weapon Order No. 3
Legal Language	Description	Guessed Reason	Reasons Against
Any firearm capable of discharging a dart or other object carrying an electrical current or substance, including the firearm of the design commonly known as the Taser Public Defender and any variant or modified version of it.		Silent. Can be used without disturbing people, which is upsetting for those people who don't think that citizes should be able to defend themselves.	Non lethal for the most part. Can be used by women for self defence. Especially useful for those women who don't want to use lethal force.

Former Prohibited Weapons Order No. 8
Legal Language	Description	Guessed Reason	Reasons Against
The firearm known as the SSS-1 Stinger and any similar firearm designed or of a size to fit in the palm of the hand.		Highly concealable. Has no sporting uses, nor is it useful for target practice. It's sole purposes are either as an offensive or defensive weapon.	Any idiot can make one with a basic understanding of firearm design and construction. Similar devices have been built in jails in Canada.

Former Prohibited Weapons Order No. 11
Legal Language	Description	Guessed Reason	Reasons Against
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Franchi SPAS-12 shotgun, and any variant or modified version of it, including the Franchi LAW 12 shotgun.		It's scary looking.	No more effective than any similar pump action or semi automatic shotgun.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Striker shotgun, and any variant or modified version of it, including the Striker 12 shotgun and the Streetsweeper shotgun.		It's scary looking.	Collectable. Price is prohibitive for common criminals.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the USAS-12 Auto Shotgun, and any variant or modified version of it.		It's scary looking.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Franchi SPAS-15 shotgun, and any variant or modified version of it.		It's scary looking.
The firearms of the designs commonly known as the Benelli M1 Super 90 shotgun and the Benelli M3 Super 90 shotgun, and any variants or modified versions of them, with the exception of the: (a) M1 Super 90 Field; (b) M1 Super 90 Sporting Special; (c) Montefeltro Super 90; (d) Montefeltro Super 90 Standard Hunter; (e) Montefeltro Super 90 Left Hand; (f) Montefeltro Super 90 Turkey; (g) Montefeltro Super 90 Uplander; (h) Montefeltro Super 90 Slug; (i) Montefeltro Super 90 20 Gauge; (j) Black Eagle; (k) Black Eagle Limited Edition; (l) Black Eagle Competition; (m) Black Eagle Slug Gun; (n) Super Black Eagle; and (o) Super Black Eagle Custom Slug.	Benelli M1 Super 90 Benelli M3 Super90	The ability to switch between semi-automatic and pump action modes.	What a stupid reason
The firearms of the designs commonly known as the Bernardelli B4 shotgun and the Bernardelli B4/B shotgun, and any variants or modified versions of them.		It's scary looking.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the American 180 Auto Carbine, and any variant or modified version of it, including the AM-180 Auto Carbine and the Illinois Arms Company Model 180 Auto Carbine.		similar in looks to a fully automatic fire rifle. Drum magazine holds too many rounds. Also appears in California "assault weapons" list
The firearms of the designs commonly known as the Barrett "Light Fifty" Model 82A1 rifle and the Barrett Model 90 rifle, and any variants or modified versions of them.		.50BMG calibre "sniper" rifle	Many guns of the same calibre and specifications are non-restricted.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Calico M-900 rifle, and any variant or modified version of it, including the M-951 carbine, M-100 carbine and M-105 carbine.		It's scary looking.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Iver Johnson AMAC long-range rifle, and any variant or modified version of it.		It's scary looking.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the McMillan M87 rifle, and any variant or modified version of it, including the McMillan M87R rifle and the McMillan M88 carbine.		It's scary looking.
The firearms of the designs commonly known as the Pauza Specialties P50 rifle and P50 carbine, and any variants or modified versions of them.		.50Calibre is band, and the fact that it's a semi auto .50 calibre is even scarier! It is listed on virtually all of the	A grand total of 36 were made at the time the bill was written. Has now been reintroduced by Freshour Mfg. A bear of a gun, it retails for close to 10,000USD. Not something that appeals to the average criminal.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Encom MK-IV carbine, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearms of the designs commonly known as the Encom MP-9 and MP-45 carbines, and any variants or modified versions of them.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the FAMAS rifle, and any variant or modified version of it, including the MAS 223, FAMAS Export, FAMAS Civil and Mitchell MAS/22.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Feather AT-9 Semi-Auto Carbine, and any variant or modified version of it, including the Feather AT-22 Auto Carbine.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Federal XC-450 Auto Rifle, and any variant or modified version of it, including the Federal XC-900 rifle and Federal XC-220 rifle.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Gepard long-range sniper rifle, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Heckler and Koch (HK) Model G11 rifle, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Research Armament Industries (RAI) Model 500 rifle, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Spectre Auto Carbine, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the US Arms PMAI "Assault" 22 rifle, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Weaver Arms Nighthawk Carbine, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the A.A. Arms AR9 Semi-Automatic Rifle, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearms of the designs commonly known as the Claridge HI-TEC C, LEC-9 and ZLEC-9 carbines, and any variants or modified versions of them.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Kimel Industries AR-9 rifle or carbine, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Grendel R-31 Auto Carbine, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearms of the designs commonly known as the Maadi Griffin Rifle and the Maadi Griffin Carbine, and any variants or modified versions of them.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the AA Arms Model AR-9 carbine, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Bushmaster Auto Pistol, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Calico M-950 Auto Pistol, and any variant or modified version of it, including the M-110 pistol.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Encom MK-IV assault pistol, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearms of the designs commonly known as the Encom MP-9 and MP-45 assault pistols, and any variants or modified versions of them, including the Encom MP-9 and MP-45 mini pistols.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Federal XP-450 Auto Pistol, and any variant or modified version of it, including the XP-900 Auto Pistol.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Heckler and Koch (HK) SP89 Auto Pistol, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Intratec Tec-9 Auto Pistol, and any variant or modified version of it, including the Tec-9S, Tec-9M, Tec-9MS, and any semi-automatic variants of them, including the Tec-DC9, Tec-DC9M, Tec-9A, Tec-Scorpion, Tec-22T and Tec-22TN.
The firearms of the designs commonly known as the Iver Johnson Enforcer Model 3000 Auto Pistol and the Iver Johnson Plainfield Super Enforcer Carbine, and any variants or modified versions of them.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Skorpion Auto Pistol, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Spectre Auto Pistol, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Sterling Mk 7 pistol, and any variant or modified version of it, including the Sterling Mk 7 C4 and Sterling Mk 7 C8.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Universal Enforcer Model 3000 Auto Carbine, and any variant or modified version of it, including the Universal Enforcer Model 3010N, Model 3015G, Model 3020TRB and Model 3025TCO Carbines.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the US Arms PMAIP "Assault" 22 pistol, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Goncz High-Tech Long Pistol, and any variant or modified version of it, including the Claridge Hi-Tec models S, L, T, ZL-9 and ZT-9 pistols.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Leader Mark 5 Auto Pistol, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the OA-93 assault pistol, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the A.A. Arms AP9 Auto Pistol, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Patriot pistol, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the XM 231S pistol, and any variant or modified version of it, including the A1, A2 and A3 Flattop pistols.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the AA Arms Model AP-9 pistol, and any variant or modified version of it, including the Target AP-9 and the Mini AP-9 pistols.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Kimel Industries AP-9 pistol, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearms of the designs commonly known as the Grendel P-30, P-30 M, P-30 L and P-31 pistols, and any variants or modified versions of them.
The firearms of the designs commonly known as the Claridge HI-TEC ZL-9, HI-TEC S, HI-TEC L, HI-TEC T, HI-TEC ZT-9 and HI-TEC ZL-9 pistols, and any variants or modified versions of them.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Steyr SPP Assault Pistol, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Maadi Griffin Pistol, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Interdynamics KG-99 Assault Pistol, and any variant or modified version of it.

Former Prohibited Weapons Order No. 12 (in effect since October 1, 1992)
Legal Language	Description	Guessed Reason	Reasons Against
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Sterling Mk 6 Carbine, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Steyr AUG rifle, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the UZI carbine, and any variant or modified version of it, including the UZI Model A carbine and the Mini-UZI carbine.
The firearms of the designs commonly known as the Ingram M10 and M11 pistols, and any variants or modified versions of them, including the Cobray M10 and M11 pistols, the RPB M10, M11, SM10 and SM11 pistols and the SWD M10, M11, SM10 and SM11 pistols.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Partisan Avenger Auto Pistol, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the UZI pistol, and any variant or modified version of it, including the Micro-UZI pistol.

Former Prohibited Weapons Order No. 13 (in effect since January 1, 1995)
Legal Language	Description	Guessed Reason	Reasons Against
The firearm of the design commonly known as the AK-47 rifle, and any variant or modified version of it except for the Valmet Hunter, the Valmet Hunter Auto and the Valmet M78 rifles, but including the: (a) AK-74; (b) AK Hunter; (c) AKM; (d) AKM-63; (e) AKS-56S; (f) AKS-56S-1; (g) AKS-56S-2; (h) AKS-74; (i) AKS-84S-1; (j) AMD-65; (k) AR Model .223; (l) Dragunov; (m) Galil; (n) KKMPi69; (o) M60; (p) M62; (q) M70B1; (r) M70AB2; (s) M76; (t) M77B1; (u) M78; (v) M80; (w) M80A; (x) MAK90; (y) MPiK; (z) MPiKM; (z.1) MPiKMS-72; (z.2) MPiKS; (z.3) PKM; (z.4) PKM-DGN-60; (z.5) PMKM; (z.6) RPK; (z.7) RPK-74; (z.8) RPK-87S; (z.9) Type 56; (z.10) Type 56-1; (z.11) Type 56-2; (z.12) Type 56-3; (z.13) Type 56-4; (z.14) Type 68; (z.15) Type 79; (z.16) American Arms AKY39; (z.17) American Arms AKF39; (z.18) American Arms AKC47; (z.19) American Arms AKF47; (z.20) MAM70WS762; (z.21) MAM70FS762; (z.22) Mitchell AK-22; (z.23) Mitchell AK-47; (z.24) Mitchell Heavy Barrel AK-47; (z.25) Norinco 84S; (z.26) Norinco 84S AK; (z.27) Norinco 56; (z.28) Norinco 56-1; (z.29) Norinco 56-2; (z.30) Norinco 56-3; (z.31) Norinco 56-4; (z.32) Poly Technologies Inc. AK-47/S; (z.33) Poly Technologies Inc. AKS-47/S; (z.34) Poly Technologies Inc. AKS-762; (z.35) Valmet M76; (z.36) Valmet M76 carbine; (z.37) Valmet M78/A2; (z.38) Valmet M78 (NATO) LMG; (z.39) Valmet M82; and (z.40) Valmet M82 Bullpup.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Armalite AR-180 Sporter carbine, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Beretta AR70 assault rifle, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the BM 59 rifle, and any variant or modified version of it, including: (a) the Beretta (i) BM 59, (ii) BM 59R, (iii) BM 59GL, (iv) BM 59D, (v) BM 59 Mk E, (vi) BM 59 Mk I, (vii) BM 59 Mk Ital, (viii) BM 59 Mk II, (ix) BM 59 Mk III, (x) BM 59 Mk Ital TA, (xi) BM 59 Mk Ital Para, (xii) BM 59 Mk Ital TP, and (xiii) BM 60CB; and (b) the Springfield Armory (i) BM 59 Alpine, (ii) BM 59 Alpine Paratrooper, and (iii) BM 59 Nigerian Mk IV.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Bushmaster Auto Rifle, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Cetme Sport Auto Rifle, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Daewoo K1 rifle, and any variant or modified version of it, including the Daewoo K1A1, K2, Max 1, Max 2, AR-100, AR 110C, MAXI-II and KC-20.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Demro TAC-1M carbine, and any variant or modified version of it, including the Demro XF-7 Wasp Carbine.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Eagle Apache Carbine, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the FN-FNC rifle, and any variant or modified version of it, including the FNC Auto Rifle, FNC Auto Paratrooper, FNC-11, FNC-22 and FNC-33.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the FN-FAL (FN-LAR) rifle, and any variant or modified version of it, including the FN 308 Model 44, FN-FAL (FN-LAR) Competition Auto, FN-FAL (FN-LAR) Heavy Barrel 308 Match, FN-FAL (FN-LAR) Paratrooper 308 Match 50-64 and FN 308 Model 50-63.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the G3 rifle, and any variant or modified version of it, including the Heckler and Koch: (a) HK 91; (b) HK 91A2; (c) HK 91A3; (d) HK G3 A3; (e) HK G3 A3 ZF; (f) HK G3 A4; (g) HK G3 SG/1; and (h) HK PSG1.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Galil assault rifle, and any variant or modified version of it, including the AP-84, Galil ARM, Galil AR, Galil SAR, Galil 332 and Mitchell Galil/22 Auto Rifle.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Goncz High-Tech Carbine, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Heckler and Koch HK 33 rifle, and any variant or modified version of it, including the: (a) HK 33A2; (b) HK 33A3; (c) HK 33KA1; (d) HK 93; (e) HK 93A2; and (f) HK 93A3.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the J & R Eng M-68 carbine, and any variant or modified version of it, including the PJK M-68 and the Wilkinson Terry carbine.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Leader Mark Series Auto Rifle, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearms of the designs commonly known as the MP5 submachine gun and MP5 carbine, and any variants or modified versions of them, including the Heckler and Koch: (a) HK MP5; (b) HK MP5A2; (c) HK MP5A3; (d) HK MP5K; (e) HK MP5SD; (f) HK MP5SD1; (g) HK MP5SD2; (h) HK MP5SD3; (i) HK 94; (j) HK 94A2; and, (k) HK 94A3.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the PE57 rifle, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearms of the designs commonly known as the SG-550 rifle and SG-551 carbine, and any variants or modified versions of them.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the SIG AMT rifle, and any variant or modified version of it.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Springfield Armory SAR-48 rifle, and any variant or modified version of it, including the SAR-48 Bush, SAR-48 Heavy Barrel, SAR-48 Para and SAR-48 Model 22.
The firearm of the design commonly known as the Thompson submachine gun, and any variant or modified version of it, including the: (a) Thompson Model 1921; (b) Thompson Model 1927; (c) Thompson Model 1928; (d) Thompson Model M1; (e) Auto-Ordnance M27A-1; (f) Auto-Ordnance M27A-1 Deluxe; (g) Auto-Ordnance M1927A-3; (h) Auto-Ordnance M1927A-5; (i) Auto-Ordnance Thompson M1; (j) Commando Arms Mk I; (k) Commando Arms Mk II; (l) Commando Arms Mk III; (m) Commando Arms Mk 9; and, (n) Commando Arms Mk 45.