Lakefield/Mossberg 500A

Non Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Lakefield/Mossberg 500A (pump action, chambered in 12 Gauge, made in Canada) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 556.

Reference table record

FRN
556
Make
Lakefield/Mossberg
Manufacturer
Lakefield Arms
Model
500A
Classification
Non Restricted
Type
Shotgun
Action
Pump Action
Country
Canada

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 Lakefield/Mossberg 500A restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Lakefield/Mossberg 500A (pump action, chambered in 12 Gauge, made in Canada) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 556. 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 Lakefield/Mossberg 500A?

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 556?

FRN 556 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Lakefield/Mossberg 500A 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.