There is some debate as to whether the marking could be applied before importation, as the regulations clearly state that the marking are to be applied within 60 days "after" release by CBSA or before transfer of ownership. Whichever occurs first.
MARKING OF IMPORTED FIREARMS (Bill C-10A Regulations)
3. (1) Every individual, business or public service agency that imports a firearm shall ensure that the firearm is marked in accordance with section 4 before the 60th day after its release as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Customs Act or before transferring the firearm, whichever occurs first.
Norinco has been marking their guns with Canadian Marking Regulations markings for years?
All my norincos have EXPORTED BY NORINCO markings. Not one has CAXX markings. And whether they have already been doing it for years or not, the regulations currently being discussed were not in force, so it isn't exactly proof of whether CBSA would accept Time of Manufacture markings as Import markings.
Government is a broker in pillage, and every election is sort of an advance auction sale of stolen goods. HL Mencken. 1919.
Who cares. Does the markings impair the functionality
whats gonna happen?
Well, since no guns are legally able to enter without the mark, the CBSA will stop EVERY gun shipment in saying they don't met the regulations.......then simply gun off supply which will mean no more guns for anyone.
But thats just my .02. Im just a no one.....
"This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration! Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future."
Adolf Hitler, 1935
Is that because it is a run for Can Am? Like the SAMs imported by Wolverine all have serial numbers starting with W
FF