Comments on: Henery AR-7 Survival Rifle AR-15

By: Warren Gammel

Warren Gammel — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:49:57 +0000

I called Canada Customs prior to bringing this gun to Alaska and was told over the phone that it was okay. Filled out all the necessary forms in advance, so there would be no delays at border. Arrived at Montana/British Columbia border check, and theCanadian customs agent pulled out a tape measure, measured the barrel, announced that it was under 18 inches long and therefore was not permitted.

I had to turn around, go find a post office, mail the gun to my brother in Minnesota, who then mailed the gun to me in Fairbanks.

To make a long story short, it’s just not worth the hassle and aggravation to bring a guns into Canada, even if you follow all of their rules.

It’s a nice little gun and fun to shoot, but I’ve never shot any game with it.

By: Josh

Josh — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:57:10 +0000

I understand that this is and old topic, But it is completely LEGAL to own this gun in Canada.

[Part 4]
3. (1) Any cartridge magazine
(a) that is capable of containing more than five cartridges of the type for which the magazine was originally designed and that is designed or manufactured for use in
(ii) a semi-automatic firearm other than a semi-automatic handgun,

The above section of the Criminal Code of Canada, States that it is illegal to own a semi-auto gun that has a magazine larger than 5 rounds.

But the following section states that if the weapon uses rimfire cartridges are excluded from the above section.

(2) Paragraph (1)(a) does not include any cartridge magazine that
(a) was originally designed or manufactured for use in a firearm that
(i) is chambered for, or designed to use, rimfire cartridges,

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:44:34 +0000

The AR-7 and variants, including Charter Arms etc, are legal in Canada – for now. If the socialist coalition takes over in January then it’s anyone’s guess. I would also look at picking up one of the inexpensive Norinco M-14s or SKSs, as well as one of their 1911s. You get a lot of bang for your buck – pun intended. If Canadian legal precedent holds true at least your guns will be grandfathered under any new law.

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:27:06 +0000

Not really sure, I know you guys have some pretty strict laws up there, I think clips are limited to 5 rounds or something like that in rifles. The Ar-7 may be to small to comply with your laws but you might want to check out http://panda.com/canadaguns/

By: Ray Capek

Ray Capek — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:13:20 +0000

Do you know if this AR-7 is leagle in Canada?

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:52:59 +0000

I really like a 22 for survival. You can carry thousands of rounds, take down game up to 50lbs easily (more if you are a good shot), and it makes little noise. I am not a big fan of this rifle however. A 10-22, Marlin 60 or 39A is so much better as a rifle and if size is what you are looking for, there are many quality accurate handguns that take up less space and weight. I would opt for a good auto like the Ruger or Browning Buckmark. A single action revolver with a magnum cylinder gives you the option for more power if needed and is very reliable. While a handgun is not quite as powerful or accurate as a rifle, a scope can be added to make shots more precise. In the case of the single action, add the magnum cylinder for a slight power advantage over a 22LR rifle.