Are reclassified rifles grandfathered in? Want the BCL 102 but is it at risk?

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I'm not the type to own too many firearms.
I am not looking to get into an AR for sport, as well as a good 308 for hunting.
My current Savage 110 308 doesn't eat my Norinco 7.62x51 very well either.
I have the majority saved up for the BCL 102, but I am fearing it may get reclassified.

I understand the reason why it is not restricted (Pre "AR" designation, slightly different functionality, etc)
However, people have been burned before with rifles being reclassified.
Essentially, it is still up to RCMP to try to get it reclassified, despite current classification criteria.

So, is there much risk in ordering the BCL 102, and in a few years, not being able to hunt with it?

If it is low risk, then the last thing for me to check is balance while shooting from standing position.
 
Komodo said:
Death and taxes. Other than that nothing is certain
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LOL, I managed to cheat one, still working on the other.
What I am wondering though, is IF it IS reclassified, has it ever been done that a previous purchase be "grandfathered in" ? Kind of like the prohibited firearms? But STILL be able to hunt with it?
I assume that if you only have a PAL (Not RPAL) that you can still keep the BCL 102, but then only be able to fire it at a range?
I have my RPAL, so either way I can keep it. But I am planning on making this my ONE rifle.
 
6MT said:
imho, no. Reclassified rifles are just that...reclassified. Roll the dice because if they do get reclassified, they definitely won't get grandfathered into the previous classification.
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Thanks 6MT...
I think that was the answer to my question.
So in short, keep the 200$ savage just in case.

Fear of reclassification won't rule my decision...
It's the fear of the wife's wrath for buying a 2,000$ paper hole punch that scares the #### out of me.
I've briefly witnessed it when I received the 1911...
 
We should know in a couple of months when Goodale brings in the new legislation. It has been delayed for a couple of months now. Not sure if that is good or bad.
 
There isn't really a definitive answer to your question(s). There's always a risk. The likelihood varies, but it exists. The 858 fiasco, for example.

Grandfathering is not likely. Possible, but unlikely.

If you're that concerned about it, don't buy one. Only way to guarantee that the government can't confiscate something from you is if you don't possess it.
 
1. If I remember correctly, under new law reclassification can be done only within 1 year of FRT. The good outcome from Swiss Classic reclassification attempt.
2. New ban (if law changes) is likely to include grandfathering to avoid payment of compensation from government (yes, they are cheap). One of the reasons reclassification was used under existing law is that you do not need compesation or grandfathering, but now see #1 above.
 
Treat it as a hobby expense, don’t bank on it for your retirement or kids’ college funds, and you should be fine.
And make sure you enjoy it when you have it.
 
OIC is easy to do and you won't be getting "grandfathered" prohibitated license that was just a one time deal when the law went into effect, even if did get "granfathered" you are not going to get one of the good ones.
 
guess_kto said:
1. If I remember correctly, under new law reclassification can be done only within 1 year of FRT. The good outcome from Swiss Classic reclassification attempt.
2. New ban (if law changes) is likely to include grandfathering to avoid payment of compensation from government (yes, they are cheap). One of the reasons reclassification was used under existing law is that you do not need compesation or grandfathering, but now see #1 above.
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There is absolutely nothing that entitles you to compensation if they reclassify.

You’re in Canada. You have zero property rights. If compensation is given it will likely only be for political reasons.

As for the 102, read up on it as much as you can and decide for yourself if it risks reclassification.
 
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