Black powder cannons
- Thread starter gvanzeggelaar
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Eaglelord17
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- Sault Ste. Marie
Unfortunately that would be a prohib now thanks to the last OIC they passed (bore over 20mm). I wish it wasn’t as I have always wished to make one myself.
from a personal email from the RCMP, if they are intended for firing blanks they are legal. Also for those fortunate enough to own an original, antiques are legal
cheers mooncoon
Brutus
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Slightly off topic but, does this ruling carry over into 8 gauge antique rifles/antique shotguns ??
fingers284
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- Alberta Cowboy Ranges
Well here we go again....there is nothing in the OIC that excludes blank firing or fuse fired in any way shape or form on any "20mm devise" and the RCMP didn't "make the rules" ...the OIC authors did just by publishing the document.
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- NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
Brutus
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We can't even find out the names of the four members of parliament that were required to inflict on this nation the OIC.
This OIC is purposefully vague regards some issues.
Nothing is clear, nothing is straightforward and understandable folks.
This OIC is purposefully vague regards some issues.
Nothing is clear, nothing is straightforward and understandable folks.
Correct. Fuse fire cannons are not considered firearms.
that is correct; antiques and industrial type guns (such as kiln guns), flare guns, line throwing guns are all exempt. I am not sure if fuse fired cannons are considered to be antiques
cheers mooncoon
Brutus
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Thx Mooncoon. Nice to know
Brutus
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One tiny fly in the ointment. I guess this would exclude a cartridge firing 8 gauge shotgun or rifle, because in Canada, though BP firearms, they are still considered 'licenced firearms' in the eyes of the law? Even if pre 1898 manufacture.
sorry to bother again
Pre 1898 8 guage cartridge shotguns are considered antiques unless the RCMP have re interpreted the written laws again
cheers mooncoon
Brutus
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Thank you sir.
The gentleman I was talking to was placing cannons in the same category as matchlock or wheel lock firearms. Which are in the eyes of the law considered antiques regardless of manufacture date and do not require a license.
Edit: this gentleman was based in NB and sold reproduction cannons and other BP firearms
Edit: this gentleman was based in NB and sold reproduction cannons and other BP firearms
fingers284
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- Alberta Cowboy Ranges
this was all completely relevant and true BEFORE may 1st 2020 but the wording of the OIC reset every bit of it to that date....again...there is absolutely no exemptions for age of manufacture or firing method for any "devise with a 20 mm or larger".
And I will further add, a justice dept. prosecutor will be going into a courthouse with the written OIC in his briefcase...not the RCMP web page nor will he be using a Cannon vendors statement ....this OIC is evil in its content.
