Lee-Enfield L8A4

Non Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Lee-Enfield L8A4 (bolt action, chambered in 7.62mm NATO, made in United Kingdom) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 622.

Reference table record

FRN
622
Make
Lee-Enfield
Manufacturer
Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield (RSAF(E))
Model
L8A4
Classification
Non Restricted
Type
Rifle
Action
Bolt Action
Country
United Kingdom

Calibres on this record

7.62mm NATO

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 Lee-Enfield L8A4 restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Lee-Enfield L8A4 (bolt action, chambered in 7.62mm NATO, made in United Kingdom) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 622. 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 Lee-Enfield L8A4?

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 622?

FRN 622 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Lee-Enfield L8A4 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.