Barrel length clarification

[justmessing]

Sorry guys, I'm sure this has been done do death, but here it is again

"Prohibited firearms include:

Handguns
with a barrel length inferior to 105 millimetres (4.1 in), or;
exceptions are stated in the Regulations Prescribing Exclusions from Certain Definitions of the Criminal Code International Sporting Competition Handguns"

I tried searching the forum but couldn't answer my own question, please forgive my newbishness.
What is meant by 'International Sporting Competition'?
Can I legally purchase and own a pistol with a 101mm barrel if its intended use would be for IPSC or IDPA?
I'm new to shooting, my CFSC is booked for beginning of March, but I tend to put a fair amount of research into everything I do...
Thanks in advance!

 

[Blastattack]

Those don't count. It's referring to Olympic type handguns.

 

[justmessing]

Those don't count. It's referring to Olympic type handguns.

Case closed. 106mm and up. Thanks Blast

 

[red_bailey]

"Prohibited firearms include:

Handguns
with a barrel length inferior to 105 millimetres (4.1 in),

Where is this wording from? It's not exactly what is in the Criminal Code Section 84(1) (what matters in Law), which is equal to or less than 105mm.

Converted it is 4,134" or basically 4-1/7". Again, using the 4,1" quoted implies that 4,125" or 4-1/8" is permitted, which it is not.

The Schedule of exempted competition handguns is found in the Regulations Prescribing Exclusions from Certain Definitions of the Criminal Code (International Sporting Competition Handguns) (SOR/98-465). Yes, they are Olympic-style pistols, with slightly short barrels or chambering .32 calibre cartridges (but the list does not include all such possible types).

 

[Lee Enfield]

Also barrel lengths are measured from the front face of the barrel to the (closed) breech face (automatics) or to the front face of the cylinder (revolvers).

 

[passengerseven]

Also barrel lengths are measured from the front face of the barrel to the (closed) breech face (automatics) or to the front face of the cylinder (revolvers).

That is partially correct. The exact Criminal Code wording is " in the case of a revolver, the distance from the muzzle of the barrel to the breach end immediately in front of the cylinder". Only the actual barrel is measured. The cylinder gap is not included as part of the barrel length.

 

[dogzilla]

Most of the Olympic competition guns are exempt not only because of the barrel, but because some are chambered in 32 S&W long caliber (not acp) which is a prohib caliber