Homemade Matchlock Pistol

Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Homemade Matchlock Pistol (single-shot, chambered in .30 Matchlock, made in Canada) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 56496.

Reference table record

FRN
56496
Make
Homemade
Model
Matchlock Pistol
Classification
Restricted
Type
Handgun
Action
Single-Shot
Country
Canada

Calibres on this record

.30 Matchlock

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 Homemade Matchlock Pistol restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Homemade Matchlock Pistol (single-shot, chambered in .30 Matchlock, made in Canada) as Restricted in Canada, under FRN 56496. 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 Homemade Matchlock Pistol?

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 56496?

FRN 56496 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Homemade Matchlock Pistol 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.