Mossberg 500 Compact Cruiser

Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Mossberg 500 Compact Cruiser (pump action, chambered in 12 Gauge, made in United States of America) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 186762.

Reference table record

FRN
186762
Make
Mossberg
Model
500 Compact Cruiser
Classification
Restricted
Type
Shotgun
Action
Pump Action
Country
United States of America

Calibres on this record

12 Gauge

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 Mossberg 500 Compact Cruiser restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Mossberg 500 Compact Cruiser (pump action, chambered in 12 Gauge, made in United States of America) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 186762. 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 Mossberg 500 Compact Cruiser?

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 186762?

FRN 186762 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Mossberg 500 Compact Cruiser 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.