Backgrounder: List of prohibited assault-style firearms
May 1, 2020
Prohibition on assault-style firearms
| Firearm | Old Classification | New Classification |
|---|---|---|
| M16, M4, AR-10, AR-15 rifle* | Non-restricted/Restricted | Prohibited |
| Ruger Mini-14 rifle | Non-restricted/Restricted | Prohibited |
| Vz58 rifle | Non-restricted/Restricted | Prohibited |
| M14 rifle | Non-restricted | Prohibited |
| Beretta CX4 Storm carbine | Non-restricted/Restricted | Prohibited |
| Robinson Armament XCR rifle | Non-restricted/Restricted | Prohibited |
| CZ Scorpion EVO 3 carbine and pistol | Non-restricted/Restricted | Prohibited |
| SIG Sauer SIG MCX and SIG Sauer SIG MPX carbine and pistol | Non-restricted/Restricted | Prohibited |
| Swiss Arms Classic Green and Seasons Series rifles | Non-restricted/Restricted | Prohibited |
*Upper receiver is also prescribed as a prohibited device
In addition to the list prohibited by model, all firearms with one or more of the following physical characteristics are prohibited on the basis that their potential power exceeds safe civilian use:
- Firearms with a bore 20mm or greater (e.g., grenade launchers)
- Firearms capable of discharging a projectile with a muzzle energy greater than 10,000 Joules (e.g. sniper rifles)
A list of prohibited firearms is available in Canada Gazette, Part II.
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