Hammerli 232

Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Hammerli 232 (semi-automatic, chambered in .22 Short, made in Switzerland) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 19483.

Reference table record

FRN
19483
Make
Hammerli
Model
232
Classification
Restricted
Type
Handgun
Action
Semi-Automatic
Country
Switzerland

Calibres on this record

.22 Short

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 Hammerli 232 restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Hammerli 232 (semi-automatic, chambered in .22 Short, made in Switzerland) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 19483. 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 Hammerli 232?

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 19483?

FRN 19483 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Hammerli 232 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.