Czech Weapons Flare Gun vz 44/81

Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Czech Weapons Flare Gun vz 44/81 (single-shot, chambered in 12 Gauge, 26.5mm Rimmed, made in Czechia) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 198704.

Reference table record

FRN
198704
Make
Czech Weapons
Manufacturer
Ceska Zbrojovka (CZ)
Model
Flare Gun vz 44/81
Classification
Restricted
Type
Handgun
Action
Single-Shot
Country
Czechia

Calibres on this record

12 Gauge26.5mm Rimmed

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 Czech Weapons Flare Gun vz 44/81 restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Czech Weapons Flare Gun vz 44/81 (single-shot, chambered in 12 Gauge, 26.5mm Rimmed, made in Czechia) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 198704. 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 Czech Weapons Flare Gun vz 44/81?

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 198704?

FRN 198704 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Czech Weapons Flare Gun vz 44/81 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.