.22 MP5! No not rhineland.

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I wonder if this gun will come in a hello kitty version. Probably should have sent it in for evaluation like that in it's full pink glory the conversation would have went something like this..."oh this gun isn't black! where is the approved stamp Harold?"..."Golly Sam! been so long since we approved anything I kinda forgot where we put it! We will just have to keep a eye out for it...if it don't show up in the next year or 2 we will order another one and get the ball rolling on this!"
 
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I wonder if this gun will come in a hello kitty version. Probably should have sent it in for evaluation like that in it's full pink glory the conversation would have went something like this..."oh this gun isn't black! where is the approved stamp Harold?"..."Golly Sam! been so long since we approved anything I kinda forgot where we put it! We will just have to keep a eye out for it...if it don't show up in the next year or 2 we will order another one and get the ball rolling on this!"
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One more post closer to 100 pages.

Ahahahahahahaha! The Count, from Sesame Street.
 
Never! This thread will live forever. I say this should be the first thread to get to 1000 pages.
 
Honestly, we should update all the new information every 2-3 pages here folks, this is getting crazy and alot of people who don't know whats going on don't want to sift through so many pages :D

So yea, someone post the highlights in bold every 2-3 pages and we'll avoid the same old questions again.
 
there should be a penal code where if a thread goes over 100 pages , the weapon in question is automatically classified as non- restricted !!
 
There should be a penal code where if a thread goes over 100 pages the RCMP comes to the top 5 posters' houses and forces them to get a life.
 
Currently on page 78, and I don't have the inclination to read through all these pages to find out::mad:
Can you buy one of the G D things here in Canada or not?:confused:
Now you all can diss me and fill out the other 12 pages to reach 100:stirthepot2::evil::popCorn:
 
Basic GSG-5 FAQ:
http://www.germansportguns.de/gsg5/index.pl?mode=2

Q: What is the GSG-5?
A: The GSG-5 is a semi-automatic rifle in .22LR made by German Sport Guns, a German company. It looks like an MP5 but the two share no operational/mechanical similarities but have similar controls/buttons. *Rumor has it that some MP5 parts, stocks and accessories, will fit the GSG-5.

Q: What models do they make?
A: GSG lists three main models, a long barrel model with fake silencer, a short barrel model that looks like your average MP5, and a mini model that is identical to the short barrel model but has a stub for a butt.

Q: Can I buy one:
A: The short answer is no. The long answer is still no. The GSG-5 is classified as prohibited because it was deemed to be an MP5 variant. The RCMP firearms lab has a GSG-5 and they are in the process of re-examining it. The expectation is that it will be approved by spring...ish.

Q: Will it be restricted?
A: NO! At least not based on logic. The long barrel model and short barrel model meet the minimum overall length required. Yes, the short barrel model's barrel is, well, short, but since these are rimfire rifles the only limit on qualification is overall length. Those two models will be non-restricted. The short barrel mini model with no butt would be restricted by virtue of overall length. This is not to say the government does not have the power to make them restricted anyway a la long barrel AR's but this is unlikely.

Q: How much will it cost?
A: They are selling in the US for slightly under $500. Best estimates are somewhere in the $700 range for the domestic market. Keep in mind these are only estimates. Don't like it, then don't buy one or import one stateside if/when they are approved in Canada.

Q: Who is importing it?
A: Blue Line Activities, http://www.blueline-activities.com/ , The Shooting Edge is keeping a list of names for people that want to be first in line to buy one. Email at jamesb@theshootingedge.com if you want on the list.

Pictures:
http://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/7811043/m/508109877
http://demigodllc.com/photo/GSG-5/

For numerous videos see Youtube, here's a quick search
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gsg-5&search_type=&search=Search

Blue Line:
Hello everyone,
Firstly, let us apologize to all of you, for waiting this long before giving you explanation on current GSG-5 situation on Canadian Market.

German Sports Guns Gmbh introduced the GSG-5 on 2007 Shot Show. RCMP officials visited their boot and asked to disassemble the gun and take a closer look. Unfortunately, they were not able to do so, because displayed gun was non-working model and could not be disassembled. They had to base their original decision on visual similarity with MP5 and classify it as MP-5 variant.

We immediately contacted RCMP FRT division and kindly asked them if they would reconsider their classification decision providing that we could prove that GSG-5 is not a variant of H&K MP5. We offered to send them working model which they could take apart and closely examine. We explained that GSG-5, except for visual similarity, is an entirely different gun. GSG-5 is German Sports Gun Gmbh’s sole design and once disassembled, the distinction is quite obvious; it is completely different design with different operating systems. Furthermore, parts in between those two guns are not interchangeable.

From the very beginning, we had great communication with RCMP FRT division. On several occasions we had pleasure to meet with the head of that department. We got the promise that GSG-5 will be closely looked at and classification re-evaluated based on findings.

GSG-5 design was finalized in September ’07. First run model was sent to RCMP, for examination month later, in late November.

Blue Line Activities Ltd is German Sport Guns Gmgh, Canadian agent from the start. Providing that everything goes as we all hope, large shipment will leave Germany as soon as reclassification is done. Warranty service and West Coast coverage will be done through Dlask Arms, and one of the major distributors is going to be The Shooting Edge.

We trust that RCMP’s FRT division is going to recognize the differences and reclassify GSG-5 from prohibited into non restricted and restricted categories.

We are looking forward to becoming one of Canadian Gun Nutz sponsoring dealers and presenting you new products in days to come

Best Regards,
Blue Line Activities Ltd.
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