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C7 is the primary weapon of CF Infantry
C8 is the same gun with a shorter barrel (and some other minor differences)
both use standard NATO 5.65 mm rounds
both have 3 modes of fire control
Safe, Semi-Auto and Auto
they have the same rate of fire
due to the longer barrel on the C7, it has a longer accurate range
while the C8 is classified as a carbine
there is no doubt it as an assault rifle
the C8 is also used by civilian police forces
where it has been called a Patrol Rifle
different nomenclature
same stopping power
any doubts can be clarified by reading the CF 2018
Assault Rifle Project, goal is to replace the C7 and C8
http://dgpaapp.forces.gc.ca/en/defence-capabilities-blueprint/project-details.asp?id=1696
"both use standard NATO 5.65 mm rounds"
just a slight correction it's
5.56 mm NATO rounds