Ruger 9MM PC in Canada

Terry G · 08-19-2019, 02:46 PM

I was corresponding with a Canadian gentleman about the Ruger 9MM Carbine and he told me the Ruger Carbine with a 10 shot magazine is Not Restricted in Canada. Unfortunately, I lost contact with him so I'll ask here. Maybe Garand can fill me in. I thought semi-automatic rifles were limited to a five round magazine with the exception of the M-1 Garand. All Rifles capable of more than five rounds were in a Restricted status. Not true? Also, no handguns at all allowed into Canada for purposes of self defense. Correct? Thanks for any help.

Garand · 08-20-2019, 02:00 PM

You are correct, about the 5rd limit on semi auto rifles. Semi autos that handle pistol magazines are in a legal grey area, but legal as long as they only hold a max of 10 rds and marked as for the pistol. I have 2x10 rds magazines designed, marked and sold for an AR15 pistol. They just happen to fit my Armalite. If your going to bring a handgun north, you better be planning to shoot a match and have the paperwork to back it up, or you are out of luck.

Terry G · 08-20-2019, 03:41 PM

Thanks. What I thought but the Carbine deal was a new issue.

08-19-2019, 02:46 PM	#1
Terry G Registered User Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,968	Ruger 9MM PC in Canada I was corresponding with a Canadian gentleman about the Ruger 9MM Carbine and he told me the Ruger Carbine with a 10 shot magazine is Not Restricted in Canada. Unfortunately, I lost contact with him so I'll ask here. Maybe Garand can fill me in. I thought semi-automatic rifles were limited to a five round magazine with the exception of the M-1 Garand. All Rifles capable of more than five rounds were in a Restricted status. Not true? Also, no handguns at all allowed into Canada for purposes of self defense. Correct? Thanks for any help.

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08-20-2019, 02:00 PM	#2
Garand Registered User Joined: Jun 2004 From: Canadian Badlands Posts: 8,837	You are correct, about the 5rd limit on semi auto rifles. Semi autos that handle pistol magazines are in a legal grey area, but legal as long as they only hold a max of 10 rds and marked as for the pistol. I have 2x10 rds magazines designed, marked and sold for an AR15 pistol. They just happen to fit my Armalite. If your going to bring a handgun north, you better be planning to shoot a match and have the paperwork to back it up, or you are out of luck.

08-20-2019, 03:41 PM	#3
Terry G Registered User Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,968	Thanks. What I thought but the Carbine deal was a new issue.