Three rounds of bans since 2020 have taken most of the well known semi-autos off the table. What is left is smaller than it used to be, but there are semi-auto rifles still legal in Canada that you can walk into a store and buy today. This is the list, by calibre, with what each one costs at CANFIREARM as of September 2026.
Quick version: the Akdas Alcor and Adler AD500A in .223, the Adler and Citadel AD500 in .308, the SKS in 7.62×39, the Henry Homesteader in 9mm, and any .22 LR you like.
Where the law stands in September 2026
Three orders did the damage:
- May 1, 2020. About 1,500 models. AR-15s, the Ruger Mini-14, the M14, and their variants.
- December 5, 2024. 324 more. All the IWI Tavors, every WK180 and its variants, most pistol calibre carbines, the Kel-Tec rifles, the H&K SL8, the CZ Bren 2.
- March 7, 2025. 179 more, mostly M1 carbines, Turkish bullpup shotguns and old military semi-autos like the SVT-40. The SKS was not on it.
Since then the government has mostly been running the compensation program for the guns it already banned. On June 9, 2026 it extended the amnesty for owners of those guns until 90 days after the Supreme Court rules on the challenge to the 2020 ban. The court agreed to hear the case in March 2026 and a decision is expected in 2027.
Two things matter if you are buying now. Nothing currently on sale as non-restricted is under a ban order. And Ottawa is moving to require every new model to be classified by the RCMP before it can be sold here, so a rifle with an FRT number on a dealer’s shelf has already been through that process.
What makes a semi-auto non-restricted
A semi-auto centrefire rifle is non-restricted when it is not named on a ban list or a variant of something that is, its barrel is at least 470 mm (18.5 inches), and its overall length is at least 660 mm (26 inches). That is why every rifle below has an 18.5 or 18.6 inch barrel.
Detachable magazines for a semi-auto centrefire rifle are limited to 5 rounds. AR-pattern magazines are sold pinned to 5. The SKS keeps its fixed 10-round magazine because it is not detachable.
Semi-auto rifles still legal in Canada, by calibre
Everything below is non-restricted, in stock or on pre-order at CANFIREARM, and priced as of September 2026.
.223 Rem and 5.56 NATO
This is where the bans hit hardest and where the new rifles are showing up.
| Rifle | Price (CAD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Akdas Alcor .223, synthetic | $1,399.99 | AR mags, iron sights, receiver rail, 7 lb |
| Akdas Alcor .223, wood | $1,499.99 | Same rifle, walnut stock |
| Adler AD500A .223 | $1,077.99 | New for 2026, telescoping stock, M-LOK, AR mags |
| Crusader Arms Backland Hunter Comp 5.56 | $2,249.99 | Canadian made, takes AR triggers and grips, threaded 1/2×28 |
| Brigade Makasi MK-15 5.56 | $2,399.99 | Pre-order. Piston gun, folding stock, side charger |
| IWI Carmel 5.56 | $2,499.00 | Pre-order. Free-float M-LOK, ambi controls |
The Alcor is the one to look at first if you want a proven rifle at a sane price. It has been in Canada since early 2025, the RCMP has confirmed it non-restricted (FRT 199188-1), and it is the only one under $1,500 with integral iron sights. Both versions are also sold bundled with 200 rounds of PMC .223 for the same money while the bundles last.
The AD500A is the budget pick and it is new, so there is not much owner history yet. The Backland, MK-15 and Carmel are for people who want something closer to a modern rifle and are fine paying for it.
.308 Win
- Adler AD500 .308, 20 inch, synthetic, $918.88. Also in walnut at $968.88.
- Citadel AD500 .308, $928.88. Same rifle under the Legacy Sports name, ships with two 5-round mags.
- Benelli R1, from $1,994.88. The .338 Win Mag is in stock now; .308 and .30-06 come and go.
The AD500 is the cheapest centrefire semi-auto with real deer power and it has a Picatinny rail and fibre optic sights out of the box. Our Adler AD500 review covers it in more detail.
7.62×39: the SKS
Still legal, still cheap to feed, still the best selling rifle we carry. Prices start at $798.88 for an SKS with an ATI stock already fitted, and go up to $1,278.88 for folding stock Chinese examples. See the SKS category for what is in stock this week and our SKS pricing guide before you pay.
9mm: Henry Homesteader
The December 2024 order took out almost every pistol calibre carbine. The Homesteader survived. It is a walnut stocked, 18.6 inch 9mm carbine that takes Glock mags with the included adapter, and it is a genuinely nice rifle. Wood stock at $1,298.88, or bronze at $1,448.88.
.22 LR
Rimfire semi-autos were never the target and there are plenty. The Derya TM22 line starts at $205.88 for the Cadet, the Adler RF224 from $439.88, and the Ruger 10/22 from $338.88. Rimfire magazines are not capped at 5, which is why the 10-round and 15-round mags are legal.
Which one
- Cheapest centrefire semi-auto: SKS.
- Cheapest .223: Adler AD500A.
- Best .223 for the money with a track record: Akdas Alcor. Take the 200-round bundle.
- Deer and moose: Adler AD500 in .308.
- Something you can build on: Crusader Backland Hunter Comp.
Common questions
Is the SKS banned in Canada?
No. It was not on the 2020, 2024 or 2025 lists and it is non-restricted.
Is the Akdas Alcor banned?
No. It arrived after the bans were written and the RCMP classified it non-restricted before it went on sale.
Can I still buy a semi-auto rifle in Canada?
Yes. The semi-auto rifles still legal in Canada are the ones above, and any of them can be bought with a valid PAL. Non-restricted rifles ship to your door after we verify the licence.
Will these get banned too?
Nobody can promise they will not. Classification is set by regulation and it has changed three times in six years. What we can say is that every rifle here is legal to buy, own and hunt with today, and owners of previously banned guns have been offered amnesty and compensation rather than charges.
Do I need a PAL?
Yes. A non-restricted PAL is required for every rifle on this page, including the .22s.
Prices current as of September 2026. Check each product page for live pricing and stock.