Calgary-Based Firearms Manufacturer Shuts Down, Lays Off Workers Following RCMP Decision to Prohibit R9 Mk1 Sporting Rifle

Calgary-based firearms manufacturer shuts down, lays off workers following RCMP decision to prohibit R9 Mk1 sporting rifle

A sudden decision by the RCMP has left Calgary-based firearms manufacturer Sterling Arms International uncertain about the company's future after their R9 Mk1 sporting rifle was listed as a prohibited weapon under the Firearm Reference Table.

Alberta firearms maker 'riled up' as Mounties ban popular rifle from Canadian market

A Calgary-based firearms company says one of its rifles being classified as prohibited by the RCMP has thrown his business into "crisis mode."