Is it even available in the U.S yet?
No idea, I have been searching for any info. The only thing I could find is some of the beretta sales guys saying end of 2012 in the USA. Figured I would ask here because...we'll there's no better place for gun related questions.
not for sale in the states yet. last I read it would be for sale this month some time. however beretta has dropped the ball numerous times with this release date. one was submitted with a 18.5 inch barrel to the RCMP for classification early last year. the intent is to have them classified non restricted. classification will done in about 18.6 years at the current rate they move.
On April 10th Beretta USA posted on facebook that they have started shipping the first units.
I'd be amazed if they make it through. Canada is so screwed. The XCR is non restricted yet they prohibited the SCAR.
KMATDCS
I emailed Wolverine asking if they had any info and received this reply.
"We have heard no update on the availability of the Beretta ARX100 from the importer.
This item would need to have its magazines restricted to 5 round capacity for importation into Canada and may be presenting a difficulty for the importer.
Best Regards;"
I found this a bit odd as it accepts AR mags which you can already purchase in Canada pinned to 5, I am also assuming it will accept the LAR mags as well which can also already be purchased in Canada.
Insert list of guns you own here:
(Who needs a registry if everyone advertises what they own)
Scrap Bill C-68
check out this video
http://www.armietiro.it/beretta-arx-160-calibro-556