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Originally Posted by lurkingknight
I see the confusion.. there is new wording on the most recent version.
What does the / specifically mean, "and" "or"?
5.7J AND 500 fps is much different than 500 fps OR 5.7J
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To answer the question, you need to go to S.84.(3)(d) of the Criminal Code, where the relevant legal source can be found.
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Originally Posted by Criminal Code
84.(3) For the purposes of sections 91 to 95, 99 to 101, 103 to 107 and 117.03 of this Act and the provisions of the Firearms Act, the following weapons are deemed not to be firearms:
(a) any antique firearm;
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(d) any other barrelled weapon, where it is proved that the weapon is not designed or adapted to discharge
(i) a shot, bullet or other projectile at a muzzle velocity exceeding 152.4 m per second or at a muzzle energy exceeding 5.7 Joules, or
(ii) a shot, bullet or other projectile that is designed or adapted to attain a velocity exceeding 152.4 m per second or an energy exceeding 5.7 Joules.
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So you only have to satisfy
one condition in order for the firearm to fall in to the class of unregulated firearms.