BSW Side By Side

Non Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the BSW Side By Side (multi-barrel, chambered in 12 Gauge, 16 Gauge, 20 Gauge, made in Germany) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 83133.

Reference table record

FRN
83133
Make
BSW
Manufacturer
Berlin-Suhler Waffen (BSW)
Model
Side By Side
Classification
Non Restricted
Type
Shotgun
Action
Multi-Barrel
Country
Germany

Calibres on this record

12 Gauge16 Gauge20 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 BSW Side By Side restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the BSW Side By Side (multi-barrel, chambered in 12 Gauge, 16 Gauge, 20 Gauge, made in Germany) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 83133. 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 BSW 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 83133?

FRN 83133 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this BSW 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.