.50 Beowulf Magazine Classification Update

[Drache]

from elsewhere

Well that is interesting...

[kennymo]

Well that is interesting...

I've read the same thing from several other sources 'elsewhere' saying the same thing....it's gonna get interesting....

[RangeBob]

Lots of people talking about pinning their Beowulf mags.

[Edenchef]

What I have personally found is the concept that these are massive seizures of legally purchased private property, without recourse and without compensation, by the whim of an unelected, unaccountable, nameless bureaucrat; generates a very positive response with non-gun folks. IMHO, it is because they can see this happening to them too, for something else. Most are totally shocked to find that we have no rights to own private property in Canada.

[RangeBob]

What I have personally found is the concept that these are massive seizures of legally purchased private property, without recourse and without compensation, by the whim of an unelected, unaccountable, nameless bureaucrat; generates a very positive response with non-gun folks. IMHO, it is because they can see this happening to them too, for something else. Most are totally shocked to find that we have no rights to own private property in Canada.

There's that (private property, compensation),
there's also the rest of your firearms being seized and destroyed because you've breached an indictable criminal code offence,
and the risk of jail,
which in turn means a loss of job, income, retirement and college education, and divorce.

[RangeBob]

from elsewhere (this is post 88), but a bit more official

CSSA Communique re: Beowulf Magazines

Despite some recent social media surrounding Beowulf magazines, the CSSA is confirming that no ban on the sale of these magazine in Canada has been issued by the R.C.M.P. or the Minister of Public Safety at this time.

All six 50 Beowulf firearms FRT numbers remain listed as legal with a five round capacity and retailers should continue to sell this product at this time:

A recent letter from the R.C.M.P. addressed to ###### Armoury in response to a denial of their International Import Certificate for these magazines was shared via social media and has caused widespread speculation that the magazines themselves have been banned. This was a private letter to one company regarding one shipment, not a Special Bulletin.

The CSSA continues to work with the office of the Minister of Public Safety regarding this issue and will release further updates as needed.

EDIT
also from
here
http://www.gunownersofcanada.ca/show...343#post311343

[Trickle Charge]

from elsewhere (this is post 88), but a bit more official



EDIT
also from
here
http://www.gunownersofcanada.ca/show...343#post311343

Can we get the FRT numbers with their classifications sheet and should we drag them around with us like all the rest of the paperwork that we bring with us?

[RangeBob]

Can we get the FRT numbers with their classifications sheet and should we drag them around with us like all the rest of the paperwork that we bring with us?

from elsewhere

CSAAA Communique: Beowulf magazines

Despite some recent social media surrounding Beowulf magazines, the CSAAA is confirming that no ban on the sale of these magazine in Canada has been issued by the R.C.M.P. or the Minister of Public Safety at this time.

All six 50 Beowulf firearms FRT numbers remain listed as legal with a five round capacity and retailers should continue to sell this product at this time:

#121656 Alexander Arms
#124566 Alexander Arms
#128962 MGI
#122716 Stag Arms
#136602 VLtor Arms

A recent letter from the R.C.M.P. addressed to ###### Armoury in response to a denial of their International Import Certificate for these magazines was shared via social media and has caused widespread speculation that the magazines themselves have been banned. This was a private letter to one company regarding one shipment, not a Special Bulletin.

The CSAAA continues to work with the office of the Minister of Public Safety regarding this issue and will release further updates as needed.

[88 louie]

Thanx for the FRT#'s RB. Does Anybody know which # applies to the PCV mag ?
They may not have issued a special bulletin, but by their continued stirring the puddle, at every shop I've asked, (during the last year) if they sell Beowulf mags, responded with - basically - we will not bring any of those into our stock, as the rcmp are planning something or are preventing us from importing the product, & we do not want to have $ tied up in a product that we cannot sell. Marshall's 7 month wait for a reply is pretty much proof of puddle stirring.

[weasel]

Thanx for the FRT#'s RB. Does Anybody know which # applies to the PCV mag ?
They may not have issued a special bulletin, but by their continued stirring the puddle, at every shop I've asked, (during the last year) if they sell Beowulf mags, responded with - basically - we will not bring any of those into our stock, as the rcmp are planning something or are preventing us from importing the product, & we do not want to have $ tied up in a product that we cannot sell. Marshall's 7 month wait for a reply is pretty much proof of puddle stirring.

Those FRT numbers apply to firearms. PCV magazine isn't going to be mentioned.