Registry certificate with a 1000 fps air rifle?

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I just bought a cheapo Ruger Blackhawk air rifle for teaching some of my friends kids to shoot. As it is the 900-1000 fps version I had to use my PAL to buy it.

Does this mean that it is a non restricted firearm and that I will receive a LGR certificate for it?
 
Under the Canadian Firearms Program, airguns that closely resemble real firearms are classified as replica firearms, and are prohibited. Clear plastic, miniaturized versions, or models resembling antique firearms may be allowed on a case-by-case basis.[2]
Any firearm, including air guns, that has

  • a muzzle velocity greater than 152.4 metres per second (500 ft/s)
  • a muzzle energy greater than 5.7 joules (4.2 ft·lbf)
is considered a firearm for the purpose of the Firearms Act and must be registered. Air guns meeting one of these two requirements are also treated as firearms under the Criminal Code and are subject to safety regulations when transported.


That would sum up your new toy.
 
Grove said:
Under the Canadian Firearms Program, airguns that closely resemble real firearms are classified as replica firearms, and are prohibited. Clear plastic, miniaturized versions, or models resembling antique firearms may be allowed on a case-by-case basis.[2]
Any firearm, including air guns, that has

  • a muzzle velocity greater than 152.4 metres per second (500 ft/s)
  • a muzzle energy greater than 5.7 joules (4.2 ft·lbf)
is considered a firearm for the purpose of the Firearms Act and must be registered. Air guns meeting one of these two requirements are also treated as firearms under the Criminal Code and are subject to safety regulations when transported.
That would sum up your new toy.
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I would have to disagree.
The airgun must meet both criteria to be considered a firearm.
As well, any airgun that closely resembles a real firearm, but lacks the abilty to cause serious injury ( ie: airsoft, or any non functioning replica ) is considered a prohibited device.
An airgun that shoots a projectile capable of causing serious injury is not prohibited. Oddly enough.
My Umarex FS92 is very close to the actual Berretta. Not prohib.
Anyone can buy one.


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Yup, it only has to meet one of the criteria to be considered a firearm. The muzzle energy limits were brought in so that if you had/made a firearm that shot 45 cal ball bearings at 490fps, it would have to be registered as well.
 
Grove I don't think this statement is true
"Under the Canadian Firearms Program, airguns that closely resemble real firearms are classified as replica firearms, and are prohibited."
Where was this info obtained?
 
geologist said:
It's a .177 pellet rifle, how the fcuk am I supposed to know if the muzzle energy exceeds 5.7 joules or 4.2 foot-pounds.

I hate our gun laws.
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http://extorian.co.uk/shooting/pellets.html

This might help you in determining that ... please remember that you need to know the make of your pellets (to obtain an accurate weight) if you're looking for accurate results, not to mention velocity. I guess you could always weigh them, if you have the proper equipment.

No matter what, I would believe that if the velocity of a 0.177 pellet is more than 500 fps, the energy is greater than what you mention above. I did use the calculator but did not record results to verify this.

Good luck!

Duke1
 
duke1 said:
http://extorian.co.uk/shooting/pellets.html

This might help you in determining that ... please remember that you need to know the make of your pellets (to obtain an accurate weight) if you're looking for accurate results, not to mention velocity. I guess you could always weigh them, if you have the proper equipment.

No matter what, I would believe that if the velocity of a 0.177 pellet is more than 500 fps, the energy is greater than what you mention above. I did use the calculator but did not record results to verify this.

Good luck!

Duke1
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Very cool, thanks duke1!
 
geologist said:
It's a .177 pellet rifle, how the fcuk am I supposed to know if the muzzle energy exceeds 5.7 joules or 4.2 foot-pounds.

I hate our gun laws.
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The manufacturer's specs (or the dealer's website or catalogs.)
Look at the Fall/Winter of Le Baron when it comes out.
For all airguns, they give the fps and then also append a note
that "firearms license required" or some such caveat.

I agree with you with the sentiment expressed in your closing line. :cheers:
 
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