Subhead:Prohibiting the Sterling Arms R9 MK1 has left its makers shaking their heads, having designed the firearm to be in compliance with current laws.#
The Sterling Arms R9 MK1, a semi-automatic nine-millimetre rifle, had been classified in the RCMP’s Firearms Reference Table (FRT) as prohibited. The FRT is a database used by RCMP to determine a firearm’s legal status.
The RCMP banned the R9 MK1, including sub-models 198846-1 and 198846-2, effective July 6, as first reported by the Western Standard. This significantly impacts law-abiding Canadians, especially sport shooters.
The RCMP’s prohibition of a Calgary-based rifle has left the makers shaking their heads, having designed the firearm to be in compliance with current laws.
