Simonov Type 63 SKS
Non RestrictedThe RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Simonov Type 63 SKS (semi-automatic, chambered in 7.62x39 Russian, made in North Korea) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 2391.
Reference table record
- FRN
- 2391
- Make
- Simonov
- Manufacturer
- North Korean State Arsenal, Factory 67
- Model
- Type 63 SKS
- Classification
- Non Restricted
- Type
- Rifle
- Action
- Semi-Automatic
- Country
- North Korea
Calibres on this record
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 Simonov Type 63 SKS restricted in Canada?
The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Simonov Type 63 SKS (semi-automatic, chambered in 7.62x39 Russian, made in North Korea) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 2391. 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 Simonov Type 63 SKS?
A valid non-restricted PAL, which the seller must verify before the firearm changes hands. No registration is required for individuals, and the firearm can be shipped by a carrier that accepts firearms.
What is FRN 2391?
FRN 2391 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Simonov Type 63 SKS 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.