Replacment of Iltis: Prototype

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Originally Posted by Stuart Fedak

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Clive, what are the regs on the display of rubber rifles, such as the C7 Training Rifle?

Cheers!
Stuart

I hesitate to speak on this subject (as well as on import/export controls) as I no longer work in those programs and am not up to date on current policy.
At first blush I would say that this is a replica. The legislation addresses replicas twice; once on import and once on transfer. As you already own the replica (and have since 1995), then there are no restrictions other than the prohibition of transferring it to a business with prohibited firearms privileges.
Remember, as has been stated in another thread, if the replica is used as a weapon then it will be considered as such by the courts. I.e., don't point it, don't go into a bank or convenience store with it, etc...
Replicas used to be defined (by policy) as an item that exactly replicates an existing firearm model in size and colour. In the case of Airsoft-style firearms it is a replica if it fires a projectile at a velocity of under 350 fps. Above this velocity the Airsoft would be a firearm (as it meets the Criminal Code definition) but it would not be deemed a firearm 'for the purposes of registration' as it doesn't meet the 500fps threshold. Confusing isn't it.
On the other hand, a deactivated can never be considered a replica because they were 'real' firearms.
Disclaimer to the milveh community at large - The above is not a legal opinion or a statement of Canadian government firearms policy. You are responsible for the provision of your own legal advice.
Clive

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The Rubber Rifles are heavier than a C7 and just don't feel right. They don't balance the same. Except when held over the head, running in stupid circles, hoping for a lightning bolt to strike you dead.

[Gunner]

Hi (jack) Stuart!

Loved the new car .05 cwt command and liaison!

I have found one of the prototype German made Iltis in the Ottawa area. Let me know if one of the Iltis Club might be interested. Its in rough shape but restorable and has German bits which we changed to Canadian when production started here. I have a photo somewhere. I'll see if I can find it.

Cheers! Mike

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Originally Posted by Gunner

Hi (jack) Stuart!

Loved the new car .05 cwt command and liaison!

I have found one of the prototype German made Iltis in the Ottawa area. Let me know if one of the Iltis Club might be interested. Its in rough shape but restorable and has German bits which we changed to Canadian when production started here. I have a photo somewhere. I'll see if I can find it.

Cheers! Mike

We had this conversation last year some time. AFAIR, there were two German Ilti' auctioned from the Airborne Centre in Trenton through Rideau Auctions in Winchester.