Merkel 280SL

Non Restricted

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Merkel 280SL (multi-barrel, chambered in 28 Gauge, .410 Bore, made in Germany) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 88577.

Reference table record

FRN
88577
Make
Merkel
Model
280SL
Classification
Non Restricted
Type
Shotgun
Action
Multi-Barrel
Country
Germany

Calibres on this record

28 Gauge.410 Bore

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 Merkel 280SL restricted in Canada?

The RCMP Firearms Reference Table records the Merkel 280SL (multi-barrel, chambered in 28 Gauge, .410 Bore, made in Germany) as Non Restricted in Canada, under FRN 88577. 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 Merkel 280SL?

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 88577?

FRN 88577 is the Firearm Reference Number the RCMP assigns to this Merkel 280SL 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.