Something different. A Canadian M72 Law made in Canada by CCM in 1968

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This is non functional unfortunately but a nice piece of Canadian history. I got it this morning in a trade with another member. It was loaded for 66mm HE but most M72's were loaded with HEAT projectiles to deal with armoured vehicles. Just figured i would show something different on this forum. Back when we were a manufacturing powerhouse.
 
Your Front Sight is broken off. They are the weakest part of the M72 and are not made to "pop up" repeatedly. Extend the Tube, arm, fire, and stomp the tube to prevent misuse after the fact. It was not meant to be a durable part for repeated use. You will need to find a complete replacement Front Sight from another junked M72 Tube.
 
Used to be common as could be before some Liberal thought, hey these things could be dangerous. :ROFLMAO: After that, they were destroyed.
 
I had no idea they used to made in Canada. I believe the current version in service is Norwegian, NM72.
 
I going to guess that this launcher was made in 1968. In the 1970s there was a version with C-7 as the model number. About 15 years ago a practice 66mm rocket was recovered on the old rocket range at CFB Borden but no record of a practice rocket could be found.
 

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armycat said:
It would have had a HEAT warhead. The new ones are marked the same way, ROCKET HE 66MM AT M72A5C1. Not sure why the HE AT is separated by the 66mm.
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yes --- and it is marked as a HEAT round - 'HE ......ANTITANK'
 
Keep a look out for the sub-cal and adapter.
That’s what I used in Dundurn Sk in the ‘90s
These were a little more spectacular than the 84mm subcal which were 6:5x55 at the time before replaced with the 7.62mm
 
When I was a kid during the Vietnam war, the hippies where protesting these being made in Canada by CCM and another company and that they where sent to the USA for use in the war.

Mine says;

ROCKET, HE, 66MM, AT, C7
LOT 2-RA-79

Recovered from Pet in 1986 (BAOT Block 2)
I enjoyed shooting these more than the Carl G
:oops::censored:
 
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Isn't the M72 LAW (Light Anti-tank Weapon) now banned in Canada. It is now classified as a prohibited device and prohibited firearm under the recent OIC.

When I was in the Army we used to be told to stomp on them after use if in a combat zone.

I also heard that for a M72 to be classed as deactivated in Canada the tube must be crushed but when I googled it to make sure this is what Google AI said -

In Canada, an M72 LAW (Light Anti-tank Weapon) is now a prohibited device and deactivated by crushing its tube is generally not considered legal to own or possess. While the act of crushing the tube might seem to render it inert, the legal status of such deactivated weapons is complex and often depends on specific regulations and interpretations at the federal and local levels.



Here's why:


  • Prohibited Weapons:
    In Canada, certain firearms and destructive devices are prohibited, and while a "used rocket launcher tube" might not be explicitly listed as prohibited, it could be considered a prohibited device due to its potential to be confused with a live weapon.
  • Deactivation Standards:
    Deactivation standards for firearms and destructive devices are stringent and often require specific methods of rendering the weapon permanently inoperable, which may not be met by simply crushing the tube.
  • Confusing Appearance:
    A deactivated M72 LAW with a crushed tube could still closely resemble a live weapon, potentially causing confusion and concern for law enforcement and the public.
  • Legal Advice Needed:
    Due to the complexity of the regulations, it's crucial for anyone considering owning a deactivated M72 LAW to consult with legal experts specializing in firearms law and to check local bylaws.
In essence, while crushing the tube might be a method to deactivate a weapon, it's not a universally accepted or legally sound method, and the overall legality of owning such a deactivated device remains questionable in Canada.
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BTW, in related news, I remember hearing on the news back in 2024 that JT sent half of the Canadian military stock of M72 LAW's to Ukraine along with a substantial number of Carl Gustaf 84 mm recoil-less rifles and they were shipped to Ukraine along with 2,000 rounds of 84-millimetre ammunition..
 
The Army deactivation standard for fired M72 Launchers was a 1/2" hole drilled through both sides of the aluminum portion of the Firing Tube. If it was good enough for the Army...... then it stands to reason that it ought to be good enough for the Feds. Of course it would probably require a very expensive lawsuit to prove your point in a court of law, so there's that to consider....
 
a rather rude police officer stole one of these M72 launchers from me back in the 90's.
Bought it from the old Pacific Surplus in surrey way back then. Allan had a few of them hanging on the wall. Think I paid 75 bucks for it back then.
We were going to modify it to accept a C02 system and launch wads of paintballs but it got stolen from my vehicle during a traffic stop in Newton by a thieving rcmp constable.
 
Claven2 said:
I’m ignorant to the answer, but is a LAW 72 reloadable?
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They told us in the Army it was as that is what the Vetcong apparently did with discarded US LAW's!

I googled it to confirm and Google AI said this -

Yes, the Vietcong did reuse fired M72 LAW tubes, primarily by repurposing them as improvised explosive devices (IEDs) or booby traps. While the M72 LAW is designed as a disposable, one-shot weapon, the Vietnamese military also modified some earlier versions of the launcher to be reusable and even capable of firing thermobaric rounds.
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Apparently they continue to reuse them still as in this above photo! They also say on a Reddit web page that tens of thousands of discarded M72's are still in use and being reloaded by the crafty and frugal Vietnamese Army.
 
45ACPKING said:
a rather rude police officer stole one of these M72 launchers from me back in the 90's.
Bought it from the old Pacific Surplus in surrey way back then. Allan had a few of them hanging on the wall. Think I paid 75 bucks for it back then.
We were going to modify it to accept a C02 system and launch wads of paintballs but it got stolen from my vehicle during a traffic stop in Newton by a thieving rcmp constable.
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Newton! Says it all. I have a colleague who lives in that corner of paradise. We always joke about the 'last' gunbattle on her street or whether the cops raided someone in the neighbourhood. Other than the cretins, she says it is affordable and her commute is reasonable.
 
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