Smith & Wesson SW1911ES Compact

Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Smith & Wesson SW1911ES Compact (semi-automatic, chambered in .45 ACP, made in United States of America) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 129287.

Reference table record

FRN
129287
Make
Smith & Wesson
Model
SW1911ES Compact
Classification
Restricted
Type
Handgun
Action
Semi-Automatic
Country
United States of America

Calibres on this record

.45 ACP

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 Smith & Wesson SW1911ES Compact restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Smith & Wesson SW1911ES Compact (semi-automatic, chambered in .45 ACP, made in United States of America) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 129287. 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 Smith & Wesson SW1911ES Compact?

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 129287?

FRN 129287 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Smith & Wesson SW1911ES Compact 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.