Canadian Firearms Laws & Regulations
Banned & Prohibited Firearms in Canada
Canada’s Banned Firearms List – Complete Resource (Updated 2025)
Understanding Canada’s prohibited-firearms regulations can be confusing, especially with the federal government continuing to update the Firearms Reference Table (FRT) and regulatory classifications. This guide provides Canadians with a clear overview, direct access to official documents, and downloadable lists of affected firearms.
Bullseye North’s Learning Centre is designed to help Canadian shooters stay informed with accurate, easy-to-understand information.
What Is the Banned (Prohibited) Firearms List?
The Government of Canada maintains a detailed registry of firearms classified as prohibited, restricted, or non-restricted, using the Firearms Reference Table (FRT). Certain firearms have been prohibited under:
- SOR/2020-96 – May 2020 OIC
- SOR/2024-248 – Updated prohibitions and re-classifications
- SOR/2025-0086 – Additional amendments
These lists include hundreds of makes and models, from AR-platform rifles to various semi-automatic carbines, pistols, and military-pattern firearms.
The PDFs contain these exact government lists.
Download the Government Banned-Firearms Lists
You can download the official documents below in PDF format using links provided. These are the same files used by law enforcement, the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program, and examiners.
1. SOR/2024-248 – Prohibited Firearms List (Updated to Dec 1, 2025): This file includes makes such as GSG, Black Creek Labs, Benelli MR1, Crusader Arms, Norinco Type 97 variants, WK-series rifles, and many more.
2. SOR/2025-0086 – Additional Prohibited Firearms (M1 Carbine families, bullpup shotguns, etc.): Includes many M1-Carbine based firearms, SRM 1216, Black Aces Tactical FD12, and others.
3. SOR/2020-96 – Original 2020 Prohibition Order: The largest and most comprehensive file, covering AR-15 variants, modern sporting rifles, tactical shotguns, and thousands of platform-based makes/models.
How the Lists Work
Each FRT-based document includes:
- Make / Manufacturer
- Model
- Action type
- Calibre
- Magazine capacity
- Legal authority used for classification
For example, the SOR/2024-248 list shows classifications such as:
- Black Creek Labs SRV2 Siberian – Prohibited
- GSG StG44 – Prohibited
- Benelli MR1 – Prohibited
- Freedom Ordnance FX-9 – Prohibited
The SOR/2025-0086 file shows additional firearms such as:
- M1 Carbine (multiple manufacturers) – Prohibited
- Black Aces Tactical FD12 – Prohibited
- Panzer Arms BP-12 – Prohibited
The SOR/2020-96 file includes the largest set, such as:
- AR-15 / AR-10 platforms (hundreds of manufacturers)
- VZ-58 variants
- Tavor TAR-21 variants
- Several .50 BMG rifles
Why So Many Versions?
Because each firearm manufacturer can produce many variants of the same platform, each one receives its own FRT number. When the government prohibits a “family” of firearms, all related FRT numbers must be listed individually.
This is why these documents are hundreds of pages long.
Official Government Links
For users who want to check the most recent data directly from the source, here are the government resources:
- RCMP Firearms Reference Table (FRT): https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/firearms-reference-table
- Canada Gazette (Regulations & Orders in Council): https://gazette.gc.ca
- Canadian Firearms Program (CFP): https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms
- Regulations Prescribing Certain Firearms as Prohibited or Restricted: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca
Who Does This Affect?
These prohibitions impact:
- Licensed firearms owners
- Gun shops and importers
- Manufacturers and distributors
- Gunsmiths
- Collectors and estates
Possession rules vary depending on grandfathering provisions, amnesty periods, and future government buyback programs.
Bullseye North will continue to update this Learning Centre with clear guidance for Canadian gun owners.
