Hamilton, W H Side By Side

Non Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Hamilton, W H Side By Side (multi-barrel, chambered in 12 Gauge, made in Belgium) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 64784.

Reference table record

FRN
64784
Make
Hamilton, W H
Model
Side By Side
Classification
Non Restricted
Type
Shotgun
Action
Multi-Barrel
Country
Belgium

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 Hamilton, W H Side By Side restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Hamilton, W H Side By Side (multi-barrel, chambered in 12 Gauge, made in Belgium) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 64784. 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 Hamilton, W H Side By Side?

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 64784?

FRN 64784 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Hamilton, W H Side By Side 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.