Latest Commentary
Guns Not So Easy to Obtain Legally, Canadians Discover
The COVID-19 crisis is giving many Canadians a rude awakening about just how hard it is to legally purchase a gun in Canada. Most are shocked to realize they must take and pass a government-mandated … [Read More...]
Recent CSSA Commentaries
Gun Owners Commit Random Acts of Kindness
Every day brings more news of the COVID-19 pandemic and the fear generated by media and politicians alike. We’re taking a break from our usual political analysis to share stories from our gun-owning … [Read More...]
Zero Evidence to Defend Virtue-Signaling Gun Bans
Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety, insists Canada must ban assault-style rifles like the AR-15 because “assault-style rifles are military weapons designed to hunt people, and not animals.” Prime … [Read More...]
Pete Snelson – Rest In Peace
It is with a heavy heart we share the news that Peter (Pete) Snelson, our long-time friend and CSSA Regional Director, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 3, 2020, at the age … [Read More...]
John Williams – Rest In Peace
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Williams, owner of Williams Arms and a long-time friend of the CSSA. John is remembered by his loving family and all those who dealt … [Read More...]
Hunting Humans is Satire?
When is hunting humans okay? When Hollywood profits from it. When is hunting humans bad? When real life tragedies force Hollywood to cancel a movie’s release. The Hunt’s 2019 release date was … [Read More...]
95% of RCMP Negligent Discharges Occur During Low Stress Situations
RCMP members negligently discharged their service weapons 21 times in 2007 according to the response to an Access to Information Request received by firearm researcher Dennis Young.[i] Those 21 … [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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