freekshow001
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- Victoria, BC
Since you are able to get green tipped 5.56 ammo i was just wondering if you can get orange or red tipped (tracer) 5.56 ammo. I would be interested in either loaded ammo or just the projectiles.
If it is pyrotechnic it falls under the explosives act regardless.I always thought you could possess the bullet, but not the complete round. I'm guessing I'm out to lunch on that?
If it is pyrotechnic it falls under the explosives act regardless.
Even tracer ammo? I knew explosive and incendiary were illegal, but I thought tracer was OK.
If it is pyro it is governed by NRCAN. Incendiary and explosive or banned under the firearms act/criminal code.
unauthorized products are not legal to possess (or import), although NRCAN does not really enforce it. All the details can be found in the explosives act.Tracer rounds are legal to own, but you are unable to import.
You can buy old stock, if shops have any.
Correct me if I'm wrong, with legislation.
Yes, as I say, it is not enforced. I see lots of ammo not on the approved list being sold.Interesting..
Saw some tracer 8mm Mauser ammo for sale at the last gun show I went to actually.
the bullets are not controlled under NRCAN, the ammo would likely not be approved.Is black tip legal? I haven't ever seen any, would be interesting to try some out on metal.
unauthorized products are not legal to possess (or import), although NRCAN does not really enforce it. All the details can be found in the explosives act.
Yes, as I say, it is not enforced. I see lots of ammo not on the approved list being sold.
Is black tip legal? I haven't ever seen any, would be interesting to try some out on metal.
Yes, but illegal in Canada per NRCAN policy, sorry.
I'm confused, because NRCAN website indicates that tracer ammo can now be considered for authorization for commercial sales. Does that mean that they're still thinking about it?
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/explosives/acts-regulations/9843#p14
Part 14. Small Arms Cartridges, Propellant Powder and Percussion Caps
This Part authorizes the acquisition, storage and sale of small arms cartridges, propellant powder and percussion caps, and includes the requirements for the manufacturing of small arms cartridges and black powder cartouches for personal use. A reference to mass in this Part means the net quantity (mass of the explosives excluding the mass of any packaging, container, shell casing, or projectile).
Q. Were any changes made as a result of comments from Canada Gazette, Part I?
Yes. The changes made are:
small arms cartridges defined as up to 19.1 millimetres (.75 calibre) compared to previous 12.7 millimetre (.50 calibre) to harmonize with the United Nations Transport of Dangerous Goods definition;
the differentiation of small arms cartridges containing black powder is removed;
the quantity of black powder permitted in a detached dwelling is increased to 10 kilograms (consistent with the previous Regulations);
the wording on tracer and armour-piercing projectiles is removed, tracer ammunition can now be considered for authorization and commercial sales, provided that it is proven safe for use based on test results;
notes added to clarify that the maximum quantity of small arms cartridges refers to 225 kilograms net quantity;
clarification that the maximum permitted unlicensed storage of powder in all detached storage units is 75 kilograms at a site, not including the quantity that may be stored in a dwelling; and
clarification that secure storage means that persons not authorized are not given unlimited access to small arms cartridges storage areas.
I'd love some black tip