aznshooter
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- Southern Ontario
I looked for the old thread on this issue but couldn't find it, but I only checked through the six most recent pages! So, yes, I am lazy.
Ok, last September I received a letter from the RCMP Firearms Laboratory requesting my ACR for an inspection. From my understanding there were a number of issues that had to be resolved with respect to this particular firearm including:
i. Is this firearm an AR variant (a reclassification request was submitted on my behalf by Herron Arms).
ii. Can this firearm be readily converted to operate as full automatic.
iii. Is this firearm safe (due to the recall by Bushmaster in late summer 2010).
Fast forward a few months and I receive a call from the RCMP. Laboratory inspection completed.
Their conclusions were (as we expected) that the ACR is not an AR variant and cannot be readily converted to operate as full auto. As many members of this forum noted, the slam firing issue was associated with the use of specific ammunition and not the mechanical nature of the firearm.
Throughout this process there were numerous calls to the Laboratory and each time the technicians were polite and courteous. The duration of the inspection process was beyond their control. The technicians are good people but just like any job they are subject to the policies and influence from upper management. There were no deliberate attempts on their part to delay or impede the reclassification process. The higher ups, well that's another story.
My personal conclusion is that the RCMP has the power to make any judgement but they chose to make the correct one. This speaks volumes to the integrity and professionalism demonstrated by the technicians and staff at the Specialized Firearms Support Services Section. It is my understanding that this was somewhat against the grain as upper management did not want another black rifle being reclassified. But this is another discussion altogether.
My rifle is being shipped back to me and it will be sent back to Herron Arms for barrel finishing. Then, it's all non-restricted goodness and varminting!!
When the rifle is completed I'll post some pictures.
Happy hunting boys! Definitely a good ending to a long saga.
Final note: I recall seeing a post in the SCAR thread recommending that members flood the laboratory with calls. This is probably not a good idea as it will create animosity and possibly delay the process further.
Ok, last September I received a letter from the RCMP Firearms Laboratory requesting my ACR for an inspection. From my understanding there were a number of issues that had to be resolved with respect to this particular firearm including:
i. Is this firearm an AR variant (a reclassification request was submitted on my behalf by Herron Arms).
ii. Can this firearm be readily converted to operate as full automatic.
iii. Is this firearm safe (due to the recall by Bushmaster in late summer 2010).
Fast forward a few months and I receive a call from the RCMP. Laboratory inspection completed.
Their conclusions were (as we expected) that the ACR is not an AR variant and cannot be readily converted to operate as full auto. As many members of this forum noted, the slam firing issue was associated with the use of specific ammunition and not the mechanical nature of the firearm.
Throughout this process there were numerous calls to the Laboratory and each time the technicians were polite and courteous. The duration of the inspection process was beyond their control. The technicians are good people but just like any job they are subject to the policies and influence from upper management. There were no deliberate attempts on their part to delay or impede the reclassification process. The higher ups, well that's another story.
My personal conclusion is that the RCMP has the power to make any judgement but they chose to make the correct one. This speaks volumes to the integrity and professionalism demonstrated by the technicians and staff at the Specialized Firearms Support Services Section. It is my understanding that this was somewhat against the grain as upper management did not want another black rifle being reclassified. But this is another discussion altogether.
My rifle is being shipped back to me and it will be sent back to Herron Arms for barrel finishing. Then, it's all non-restricted goodness and varminting!!
When the rifle is completed I'll post some pictures.
Happy hunting boys! Definitely a good ending to a long saga.
Final note: I recall seeing a post in the SCAR thread recommending that members flood the laboratory with calls. This is probably not a good idea as it will create animosity and possibly delay the process further.
