28ga muzzleloader barrel

mooncoon said:
Quite some time ago, I asked the local firearms office about making my own firearm and was told that it was OK as long as it was not for sale. Even one gun for sale qualified for a business license. It seems pretty clear to me that the answer given to sean69 says that as long as the gun is not a restricted gun and not for sale, you do not need a business license. Once bill C21 is passed it will become irrelevant because we will not be allowed to add new restricted guns to the system. Once the parts are in Canada, how would a government agent know if the gun was home built, if it was not registered.

cheers mooncoon
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yea - so I asked:

Sorry - another follow up question.

If an individual were to assemble a percussion kit gun for personal use would that require a business license?
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and got back:

Sean each Firearm would need to be classed and Unfortunately that would be the Registrar's office that would need to confirm each different circumstance. Here is a BFL application and info package. If you had any questions regarding the classes contact them at 1 800-731-4000 press 1, 1 1065
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Soooooo... not really an answer - I thin she just got sick of me truth be told :)
 
Is there anything in the BFL and info package that relates in any way making a one-off personal use firearm? i.e., making a firearm that is not intended to be a business venture and has no commercial intent whatsoever?
A business license for an activity that is in no way a business activity makes no sense whatsoever.
Maybe that is why you are not getting a definitive answer.
 
Is there anything in the BFL and info package that relates in any way making a one-off personal use firearm? i.e., making a firearm that is not intended to be a business venture and has no commercial intent whatsoever?
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None whatsoever, interestingly enough the fees are cumulative - $125 for retail sales of less than 50 non-restricted, $1,120.00 for manufacturing, processing or assembling firearms, and $100 for storage of firearms..... $1,345.00 for a 3 year license... not terrible... $40/month or so.


A business license for an activity that is in no way a business activity makes no sense whatsoever.
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I agree, buuuuuut.... this is the government we are talking about here. ;)


Maybe that is why you are not getting a definitive answer.
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I think they are just covering their ass - pointing out where I can find the info & leaving it to me to figure out so there is no "so-and-so told me in an email" type arguments down the road. Probably a matter of policy in fact?
 
Person I spoke to basically said if I make or manufacture the parts myself I need a license if I buy parts pre made and assemble for personal use I'm good to go

I don't want the Hassel of flint lock as I want to hunt with it and have the option of taking flying game. A cap is much easier
 
brybenn said:
Person I spoke to basically said if I make or manufacture the parts myself I need a license if I buy parts pre made and assemble for personal use I'm good to go

I don't want the Hassel of flint lock as I want to hunt with it and have the option of taking flying game. A cap is much easier
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A thought which just hit me--- firearms are defined by their frame or receiver. In the late 90s I asked the RCMP what was the frame or receiver of a muzzle loader ---- was it the breachplug and the answer came back that it was the breach plug and perhaps the barrel (presumably when screwed together) With that in mind, few people will be boring and rifling their own barrels and many will be using a store bought breach plug. A commercially manufactured breach plug and barrel combination are not a home made firearm and you should not be required to have a manufacturing license for assembling the spare parts around the frame or receiver, for your own use and not for sale

cheers mooncoon
 
After much time wasted online shopping and comparing I've decided to pass on building a small bore muzzleloader as I just don't have the amount of opportunity to use it enough to justify the time and expense
I've decided to wait and buy a vintage percussion gun. One also suitable for deer
For now I'll continue with my 9mm flobert for short range small game
 
"Vintage percussion gun" - that is, antique status, and suitable for deer hunting? You should be able to find something that isn't too expensive. A mid-19th century rifled musket would serve.
 
Doesn't need to be antique but I have enough modern muzzleloaders. I'm even ok with smooth bore as deer hunting in my area is often very short range. Under 20 yards
 
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