Benelli R1
Another Medium anchor: semi-auto centre-fire function, but a sporting-hunting design rather than a named-family platform.
Is the Benelli R1 banned in Canada? Not currently. The Benelli R1 is Non-restricted, but it scores 4/15 on the Holdover Ban-Risk Index. It is not currently eligible for compensation. The current amnesty for prohibited firearms expires 90 days after the latest Supreme Court appeal termination under SOR/2026-114.
Classification: Non-restricted · OIC/SOR: FRT · Ban-Risk: Medium · Compensation: Not currently eligible · Amnesty: SCC appeals + 90 days
Verdict
The Benelli R1 fills the same rubric lane as the Browning BAR. It is a semi-auto centre-fire rifle, so it cannot score at the bolt-action floor. Its design intent, low-capacity hunting configuration, and lack of prohibited-family lineage keep the score from climbing. Medium is the useful reading: if Ottawa ever moves to broad semi-auto-centre-fire restrictions, the R1 is exposed; under the current assault-style/named-family pattern, it is not the obvious first target.
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What would change the score
- Broad semi-auto centre-fire policy language.
- New named-list treatment of traditional semi-auto hunting rifles.
- Canadian-market tactical variants that change the public-facing profile.
Lineage
Siblings: Browning BAR MK3, Remington 7400, Winchester SXR
Primary sources for this entry
- RCMP Firearms Reference Table public access page — RCMP. accessed 2026-05-29
- Canada Gazette - SOR/2024-248 — Canada Gazette. accessed 2026-05-29
- Canada Gazette - SOR/2025-86 — Canada Gazette. accessed 2026-05-29
- Benelli R1 Endurance Pro Walnut — Retailer. accessed 2026-05-29
Safety note: the Ban-Risk Index is editorial estimation, not legal advice or a substitute for current official guidance. The classification field reflects current RCMP FRT status as of the last-scored date. For any transfer, surrender, deactivation, or transport question, consult primary RCMP / Public Safety Canada sources and, where appropriate, a Canadian firearms lawyer.