FN 338 Lapua

Non Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the FN 338 Lapua (bolt action, chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum, made in Belgium) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 119955.

Reference table record

FRN
119955
Make
FN
Manufacturer
Fabrique Nationale Herstal (FN)
Model
338 Lapua
Classification
Non Restricted
Type
Rifle
Action
Bolt Action
Country
Belgium

Calibres on this record

.338 Lapua Magnum

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 FN 338 Lapua restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the FN 338 Lapua (bolt action, chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum, made in Belgium) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 119955. 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 FN 338 Lapua?

A valid non-restricted PAL, which the seller must verify before the firearm changes hands. No registration is required for individuals, and the firearm can be shipped by a carrier that accepts firearms.

What is FRN 119955?

FRN 119955 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this FN 338 Lapua 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.