Sphinx 3000

Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Sphinx 3000 (semi-automatic, chambered in .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 9mm Luger and 1 more, made in Switzerland) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 119933.

Reference table record

FRN
119933
Make
Sphinx
Model
3000
Classification
Restricted
Type
Handgun
Action
Semi-Automatic
Country
Switzerland

Calibres on this record

.40 S&W.45 ACP9mm Luger9x21 IMI

Sourced from the published RCMP Firearms Reference Table. This is a reference, not a legal determination — confirm with the Canadian Firearms Program before a transfer, an import, or anything else that turns on the classification.

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Common questions

Is the Sphinx 3000 restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Sphinx 3000 (semi-automatic, chambered in .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 9mm Luger and 1 more, made in Switzerland) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 119933. Classification attaches to the specific firearm rather than the model name, so variants with a different barrel length, overall length or action can carry a different class. Confirm the record matches the firearm in front of you, and verify with the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program before any transfer.

What licence do I need to buy a Sphinx 3000?

A restricted PAL, and the firearm must be registered to you before you take possession. Transport generally requires an authorization to transport, and if this is a handgun the October 2022 transfer freeze applies to most transfers between individuals.

What is FRN 119933?

FRN 119933 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Sphinx 3000 record in the Firearms Reference Table. Quoting the FRN is the unambiguous way to identify a firearm in a transfer, a registration or an import, because model names are reused across variants that are not classified alike.