Rock Island Armory M1911A1 FS Match

Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Rock Island Armory M1911A1 FS Match (semi-automatic, chambered in .45 ACP, made in Philippines) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 140961.

Reference table record

FRN
140961
Make
Rock Island Armory
Manufacturer
Arms Corporation of the Philippines (Armscor)
Model
M1911A1 FS Match
Classification
Restricted
Type
Handgun
Action
Semi-Automatic
Country
Philippines

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 Rock Island Armory M1911A1 FS Match restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Rock Island Armory M1911A1 FS Match (semi-automatic, chambered in .45 ACP, made in Philippines) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 140961. 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 Rock Island Armory M1911A1 FS Match?

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 140961?

FRN 140961 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Rock Island Armory M1911A1 FS Match 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.