Ruger 10/22 Carbine
The baseline current 10/22 remains Low unless policy moves broadly against semi-auto rimfires.
Is the Ruger 10/22 Carbine banned in Canada? Not currently. The Ruger 10/22 Carbine is Non-restricted, but it scores 3/15 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: Low · Compensation: Not currently eligible · Amnesty: SCC appeals + 90 days
Verdict
The Ruger 10/22 Carbine is the necessary baseline for every higher-feature rimfire comparison. It is common, current, semi-auto, and detachable-magazine. It is also plain enough that the rubric keeps it Low. The one policy point reflects the long Canadian magazine-capacity history around the 10/22 ecosystem, not a model-specific prohibition signal.
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What would change the score
- New magazine-capacity treatment affecting 10/22-pattern rifles.
- Broad semi-auto rimfire restrictions.
- Current Canadian variants shifting toward tactical chassis configurations.
Lineage
Siblings: Ruger 10/22 Competition, Bergara BXR, Winchester Wildcat 22
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
- Ruger 10/22 Carbine rimfire semi-auto rifle — 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.
