Ruger Forum

jonesbb630 · March 29th, 2011, 04:04 PM

I live in Canada. Question is, is the 10-22 SR with colapsable stock classified as non-restricted?

I know the regular stock is but can't seem to figure out the 1226 model.

Thanks

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James6591 · March 29th, 2011, 04:07 PM

Welcome from Australia. Great place to be, you will like it here.
Cannot help you..... but you are in the right place.

luvtofish40 · March 30th, 2011, 11:21 AM

The model you are looking at is the american version of the SR 22. I think it is unavailable in Canada because of the bird cage flash suppressor. Model 1236 is non-restricted in Canada that is the SR 22 RSC. I have also heard that in Canada the SR 22 RSC comes with a "pinned" stock that is non adjustable.

Hotchkiss · March 30th, 2011, 02:46 PM

I want to buy the SR-22 in a month or two and it is non-restricted, it comes with the adjustable stock (I made sure of that at a gun show and two reliable gun stores that actually had them in stock) but it does not come with the bird-cage suppressor. That model is only for our friends south of the border.
The model rsc is the only one we can get, which looks so naked. But, I hear we could change the barrel. Or find a gun smith to thread it, or put a tensioned suppressor over the barrel, if you care about that.
-If you find a solution, share it with me.

jonesbb630 · April 3rd, 2011, 06:02 AM

I will not stop at this south of the boarder model only

. I will try to get the 1226 model as they are not restriced here in Canada therefore has no reason for not getting one

. I will order from the US if I have to or should I say if I can. There are gun forum sponsors that will import if need be.

Emmery · April 3rd, 2011, 11:02 AM

The collapsable stock being pinned was not because of any laws as the rifle complies with minimum over all length when fully collapsed. No restriction on magazine size also so get some big ones if you can since this rifle is so much fun to shoot you will appreciate it. The close connection to the 10/22 allowed this to come through as non-restricted while other 22 tactical rifles such as the M&P15 did not get so lucky.

jonesbb630 · April 3rd, 2011, 02:15 PM

I hear the stock is collapsable in the Canadian version. The only diff I'm told is the suppressor.

jonesbb630 · May 15th, 2011, 01:58 PM

Does the flash suppressor make the SR-22 restricted in Canada. Are we allowed to hunt with a flash suppressor?

luvtofish40 · May 15th, 2011, 09:54 PM

@ jonesbb630 In Canada a flash suppressor is considered a prohibited device, a muzzle brake is legal. Thats why you can't get the American version of the rifle in Canada, the flash suppressor make it prohibited! American(SR22R) Canadian(SR22RSC).

jonesbb630 · May 16th, 2011, 01:53 PM

Don't mean to argue here but the SR-22 with the bird cage flash suppressor is classified as non-restricted in Canada. This was verified today by the RCMP FRT(Firearm Reference Table). However, after speaking to the verifier's tech support, he explained that depending on each provincial regulation, this may vary from one province to another. Therefore, if you plan on hunting with the bird cage, you should ask the games warden. The federal classification remains non-restricted with or without the suppressor.

luvtofish40 · May 16th, 2011, 08:23 PM

You very well could be right, I just don't see a purpose for it on such a small cal like a 22. It does make the rifle look mean though!

jonesbb630 · May 18th, 2011, 03:09 PM

Went to the DNR Office today to get the classification rule for the SR-22 with the bird cage flash suppressor in Canada, in the province of New Brunswick. The Chief Games Warden in Fredericton stated that the SR-22 with the flash suppressor is classified as non-restricted, therefore you can hunt small game with this rifle in NB. He stated that about the only thing at the end of a 22lr barrell that is prohibited for hunting is a silencer.

Conclusion: Federal Gun Registry Classifies the SR-22 with bird cage as non-restricted, as the provincial regulation. Therefore this gun should be sold in Canada.

Novan3 · October 6th, 2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtofish40

@ jonesbb630 In Canada a flash suppressor is considered a prohibited device, a muzzle brake is legal. Thats why you can't get the American version of the rifle in Canada, the flash suppressor make it prohibited! American(SR22R) Canadian(SR22RSC).

Just to be clear on Canadian laws regarding firearms and muzzle devices, a flash suppressor is NOT a prohibited device and can be put on any firearm you wish, even pistols. Silent suppressors are prohibited.

ITAR regulation restricts all firearms leaving Stateside from having flash suppressors and collapsible stocks, ect. Exception are LE & gov agencies, ect.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

jonesbb630 · October 6th, 2011, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Novan3

Just to be clear on Canadian laws regarding firearms and muzzle devices, a flash suppressor is NOT a prohibited device and can be put on any firearm you wish, even pistols. Silent suppressors are prohibited.

ITAR regulation restricts all firearms leaving Stateside from having flash suppressors and collapsible stocks, ect. Exception are LE & gov agencies, ect.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Well, I know I can buy this in Canada on the Cabelas Canada website and is non-restricted and comes from the USA: Cabelas Canada - Firearms-Reloading - Rimfire Rifles - Semi-Auto Rifles - Mossberg 715T Tactical Semi-Auto Rifle

BTW, I just bought an SR-22 with threaded barrell to add the flash supressor and is classified as non-restricted.