Shooters Arms Thunderbolt

Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Shooters Arms Thunderbolt (semi-automatic, chambered in .38 Super Auto, .45 ACP, 9mm Luger, made in Philippines) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 137002.

Reference table record

FRN
137002
Make
Shooters Arms
Manufacturer
Shooters Arms Manufacturing (SAM)
Model
Thunderbolt
Classification
Restricted
Type
Handgun
Action
Semi-Automatic
Country
Philippines

Calibres on this record

.38 Super Auto.45 ACP9mm Luger

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 Shooters Arms Thunderbolt restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Shooters Arms Thunderbolt (semi-automatic, chambered in .38 Super Auto, .45 ACP, 9mm Luger, made in Philippines) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 137002. 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 Shooters Arms Thunderbolt?

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 137002?

FRN 137002 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Shooters Arms Thunderbolt 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.