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Which of the following describes the legal status of a crossbow that is longer than 500 mm and requires two hands to fire?
Standard long crossbows (intended to be fired with two hands) are generally exempt from the licensing and registration requirements of the Firearms Act, though
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Question: Which of the following describes the legal status of a crossbow that is longer than 500 mm and requires two hands to fire?
Answer options:
- It requires a PAL to possess
- It is classified as a restricted firearm ✅ It is not a firearm for the purpose of licensing and registration
- It is a prohibited device
Correct answer: It is not a firearm for the purpose of licensing and registration
Explanation: Standard long crossbows (intended to be fired with two hands) are generally exempt from the licensing and registration requirements of the Firearms Act, though they are still considered 'firearms' for certain safety-related sections of the Criminal Code.
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