Rossi 971VRC

Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Rossi 971VRC (revolver, chambered in .357 Magnum, made in Brazil) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 121432.

Reference table record

FRN
121432
Make
Rossi
Model
971VRC
Classification
Restricted
Type
Handgun
Action
Revolver
Country
Brazil

Calibres on this record

.357 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 Rossi 971VRC restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Rossi 971VRC (revolver, chambered in .357 Magnum, made in Brazil) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 121432. 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 Rossi 971VRC?

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 121432?

FRN 121432 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Rossi 971VRC 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.