RPAL Practice
Classes of firearmsQuestion 33 of 90

A rifle is sawn off. It is now less than 660 mm long. What class is it?

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

A firearm adapted from a rifle or shotgun by sawing or cutting is prohibited if its length is under 660 mm.

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