Latest Commentary
Red Flag Law – Does Canada Already Have One or Not?
Does Canada already have a “red flag” law? Is there really a gap in Canada’s firearm licensing framework that leaves us vulnerable? Or are Canadian lobby groups and government politicians simply … [Read More...]
Recent CSSA Commentaries
Gun Confiscation: The Liberal Government’s Political Albatross
Its $2.7 billion price tag is what finally ended the Long Gun Registry, not it’s failure to improve public safety. Cost overruns will likewise end the Liberal government’s latest political albatross … [Read More...]
Why did Toronto Mayor John Tory back off a city-wide handgun ban?
In a surprise announcement this week, Toronto Mayor John Tory walked back his long-standing position of a city-wide handgun ban. “Our police services have been clear that the vast majority of guns … [Read More...]
The Danger of Buying Into Uncertainty and Fear
by Ryan Simper There has not been a time that The Canadian Firearm Industry or The Canadian Shooting Sports Community has been affected by the spectre of speculation and fear as much as it is at … [Read More...]
Saskatchewan Government Joins Alberta in Rejecting Federal Gun Confiscations
“We do not endorse the banning of firearms here,” Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said in 2018.[i] Justice Minister Don Morgan doubled down on Premier Moe’s well-publicized position this week. “We … [Read More...]
The FULL Story on Canada’s Firearm Licence Revocation System
If you read the prime minister’s Mandate Letter to Public Safety Minister Bill Blair[i] but don’t know anything about current firearm licencing requirements, you will be forgiven for coming away with … [Read More...]
The FULL Story on Canada’s Safe Storage Requirements for Firearms
If you read the prime minister’s mandate letter to Public Safety Minister Bill Blair[i] but don’t know anything about Canada’s firearm laws, you will be forgiven for coming away with the impression … [Read More...]
Legal Information for Gun Owners
CSSA Position Statement on Firearm Owner Licensing
Before we can state a position on firearm owner licensing, we must first define the terms of what we're talking about. In law, words have specific meanings. As firearm owners, it is critical we … [Read More...]
Legal Information for Reloaders
Issues covered in this advisory: Reloaders, Powder horns, and Gunpowder Store Your Powder Safely Reloaders Bulletin -- To clarify a number of questions dealing with the storage of gun … [Read More...]
Legal Storage and Transport
Issues covered in this advisory: Loose Bullets Lead To Confiscation Of All Firearms, Ammunition, F.A.C.s Transport Your Ammunition Safely No Grand Fathering Of Prohibited Magazines Hunters … [Read More...]
Bail Orders
A bail order that requires you to not possess firearms, explosives, or ammunition usually gives a reasonable time to dispose of the items. The items do not have to be surrendered to the police unless … [Read More...]
Firearm Acquisition Certificate Refusal Remedies
If you have applied for a FAC and been refused you have thirty days to require a hearing before a judge of the Provincial Court to review the decision of the local firearms officer. At the hearing, … [Read More...]
Firearm Prohibition Orders
Under the Criminal Code a police officer can apply to have you prohibited from owning or possessing firearms, ammunition or explosives for up to 5 years. This can be applied for independently of any … [Read More...]
CSSA Target Informal Shooting Competition
CSSA Shooting Programs
CSSA TARGET is an informal handgun and rifle bullseye target competition, whose aim is to promote the sport of target shooting in a safe, fun and friendly atmosphere. CSSA TARGET is comprised of two programs: CSSA Shooting Rangers Junior Program CSSA Target Adults Program The informal competition's "shooting year" is November 1st to October 31st annually. You may shoot and submit as many … Read More...
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