Yes, they are. They were prohibited in 1978, but as Rachel stated, anybody who was in possession of a prohibited fully-automatic firearm was able to keep it in their possession, and there is a restriction associated to the grandfathering provision.
Rob Mackinnon Director, Canadian Firearms Program, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Yes, they are. They were prohibited in 1978, but as Rachel stated, anybody who was in possession of a prohibited fully-automatic firearm was able to keep it in their possession, and there is a restriction associated to the grandfathering provision.
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