Can someone explain this to me about th type 97 and tavor?

[TheManInBlack]

OK First

Type 97

Norinco Type-97 Rifle, 5.56mm
475mm Barrel
Non-Restricted
Includes 2 x 5/30 Magazines


IWI Tavor T.A.R. 21 5.56mm

SEMI-AUTOMATIC only
Rifle is NON-RESTRICTED for hunting, target shooting
Accepts AR-15 magazine (max 10 rds in Canada)
High reliability during function in extreme conditions
Constant day & night use without zeroing
Human engineering that increases user's comfort and confidence
Accurate, compact short rifle with long barrel
Rear gravity center (close to the users body) enables to hold and aim to front in movement
Fully ambidextrous
Advanced and accurate MARS sighting system attached directly to barrel
Meprolight M21 Reflex Sight included



OK question is, Why is the Tavor not a problem but the Type 97 a big problem??? Both carried by Canam.

 

[tjhaile]

I think the reason the RCMP flipped out over the Type 97 is the price. Apparently, they don't want the peasants to be too well armed.

 

[simpleton]

Because polititions and government employees are morons and don't know their heads from their asses.........That just summed it all up in one sentence




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[shootemup]

Yep...that is pretty much it...

 

[cobra_on_speed]

If I'm correct, the RCMP is saying the T97's are converted autos, they're wrong, but that's what they're saying.

 

[jennis]

Sooooooooooooooooooo what about the 'SA80' and the Steyr Aug 'family' and the ever insidious 10/22 'bullpup'

 

[ronkytonk]

Better hurry up and release these things, If you check out googles home page the Aliens are coming.
Sorry for the post I need to get my mind off this rifle somehow.......

 

[F22_RaptoR]

Sooooooooooooooooooo what about the 'SA80' and the Steyr Aug 'family' and the ever insidious 10/22 'bullpup'

The steyr AUG is prohibited by name unfortunately, and I think the SA80 is as well (cant confirm that though)


Any stock system that takes a conventional rifle (with the main action in front of the grip) and converts it so that the action is behind the grip/trigger is a prohibited item.

A rifle designed as a bullpup itself, is not necessarily prohibited, but a stock that changes a gun into a bullpup is a prohibited item.

 

[tjhaile]

The SA80/L85 is not prohibited by name but we're not missing much by the absence of a semi-only version.

 

[jennis]

L98a2

 

[F22_RaptoR]

The SA80/L85 is not prohibited by name but we're not missing much by the absence of a semi-only version.

Yeah I don't hear many... "good" things about them.

 

[jennis]

Not to be confused with the 'H&K' SA80(A2)

 

[Clobbersauras]

Check out the thread below. Pay particular attention to Dr. Lector and Can Am's posts....and check out my posts to find out what I was told by the RCMP techs...

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=336800