Make and model designation Classification of the unmodified receiver blank RemarksĪK-47 assault rifle Prohibited Many variations possibleĪMD-63 assault rifle Prohibited Variation of the AK-47ĪMD-65 assault rifle Prohibited Variation of the AK-47ĪR-15 (M16) rifle Prohibited The receiver blank can be made into either an AR-15 rifle or an M16 assault rifleĬarl Gustav m/45 submachine gun ProhibitedĬolt M1911 pistol Restricted Many variations possible

The classification of a firearm made from one of the receiver blanks may differ. The classification listed in the table applies to the unmodified receiver blank. Variations of the products listed are possible. The table below identifies many of the receiver blanks known to be in circulation. Restricted and prohibited receiver blanks must be registered. When a receiver blank is inspected by the Canadian Firearms Program and determined to be a firearm, it will be published in the Firearms Reference Table (FRT).įuture import and retail sales of receiver blanks will be available only to individuals or businesses that have the appropriate firearms licence. The most common in Canada are for Colt M1911, SIG 226 and Glock 17 pattern handguns (all restricted firearms) and receiver blanks for AK-47 and AR-15/M16 pattern rifles (both prohibited firearms). They can be classified as non-restricted, restricted or prohibited based on Section 84(1) of the Criminal Code.

Receiver blanks are available as separate components but are often sold as part of a kit, which includes the receiver blank plus the all necessary equipment and tools to complete the receiver and the spare parts to assemble the receiver into a working firearm.

The manufacture of a receiver blank has proceeded to the point where it is no longer useful for any purpose other than the receiver of a firearm receiver blanks are only destined to be firearm receivers. Receiver blanks are firearms as defined in Section 2 of the Criminal Code for the following reasons:Ī receiver blank is a nearly complete receiver of a firearm and falls within the adaptability clause of the definition of firearm. Today the RCMP posted an article titled “Information on Receiver Blanks (80% Receivers)” on the Canadian Firearms Program’s site: RCMP/CFP link.

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