Classes of firearmsQuestion 14 of 167

What class is a device designed to muffle or stop the sound of a firearm?

  1. Restricted device.
  2. Non-restricted accessory.
  3. Prohibited weapon.
  4. Prohibited device.
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Correct answer: Prohibited device.

A device or contrivance designed or intended to muffle or stop the sound or report of a firearm is a prohibited device.

Source: Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46), Part III, s. 84(1)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026