BSA Lightning XL
Non RestrictedThe RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the BSA Lightning XL (air, spring or gas, chambered in .177 Pellet, .22 Pellet, .25 Pellet, made in United Kingdom) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 125032.
Reference table record
- FRN
- 125032
- Make
- BSA
- Manufacturer
- Birmingham Small Arms (BSA)
- Model
- Lightning XL
- Classification
- Non Restricted
- Type
- Rifle
- Action
- Air, Spring or Gas
- Country
- United Kingdom
Calibres on this record
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 BSA Lightning XL restricted in Canada?
The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the BSA Lightning XL (air, spring or gas, chambered in .177 Pellet, .22 Pellet, .25 Pellet, made in United Kingdom) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 125032. 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 BSA Lightning XL?
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 125032?
FRN 125032 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this BSA Lightning XL 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.