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Canadian Shooting Sports Association Launches Multi-Pronged Lawsuit Against Trudeau Government over Handgun Freeze

November 21, 2022 by Web Admin Filed Under: CSSA Commentary, CSSA Special Reports, Legal Information

The Canadian Shooting Sports Association Launches Multi-Pronged Lawsuit Against Trudeau Government over Handgun Freeze

Donate Below FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Canadian Shooting Sports Association Launches Multi-Pronged Lawsuit Against Trudeau Government over Handgun Freeze November 21, 2022 OSHAWA, ON –The Canadian Shooting Sports Association (CSSA) launched a multi-pronged lawsuit against the Canadian federal government for their de facto handgun confiscation scheme euphemistically labelled a “handgun … [Read more...]

CSSA Supports Three Legal Challenges of SOR/2020-96

August 17, 2020 by Web Admin Filed Under: CSSA Commentary, CSSA Special Reports, Legal Information

CSSA Supports Three Legal Challenges of SOR/2020-96

The CSSA examined in detail all of the possible actions and current legal actions available to us to determine which case or cases provide the greatest opportunity to set a favourable decision for our community. Using our considerable experience in firearms legislation and law, we have determined the following three court actions below represent the best chance of timely success for our members … [Read more...]

CSSA Supports Two Legal Challenges of SOR/2020-96

June 30, 2020 by Web Admin Filed Under: CSSA Commentary, CSSA Special Reports, Legal Information

CSSA Supports Two Legal Challenges of SOR/2020-96

The CSSA examined in detail all of the possible actions and current legal actions available to us to determine which case or cases provide the greatest opportunity to set a favourable decision for our community. Using our considerable experience in firearms legislation and law, we have determined the two 117.15 actions below represent the best chance of timely success for our members and their … [Read more...]

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Guidance on Returning to Canada with Shotguns

June 4, 2020 by Web Admin Filed Under: Legal Information

CBSA Guidance on Returning to Canada with Shotguns

We appreciate when CSSA members share information they've received on various firearm matters. This recent email exchange with the Canada Border Services Agency is one that many of you will want to read. Question from CSSA Member to CBSA Sent: May 24, 2020 10:25 PM To: contact@cbsa.gc.ca Subject: **0076754** Shotgun importation CSSA Member to Canada Border Services Agency: I was wondering … [Read more...]

Firearms License Expiry And License Renewals

April 23, 2020 by Web Admin Filed Under: CSSA Special Reports, Legal Information

Firearms License Expiry And Firearms License Renewals

by Edward L. Burlew LL.B., Firearms Law Specialist   The COVID-19 crisis has created concerns among the many PAL and RPAL holders. The RCMP/CFC stated on March 30, 2020 that the production of firearms license cards is on hold until further notice, In respect of renewals the RCMP/CFC advised, “the processing of firearms licence renewal applications submitted by mail is on hold until … [Read more...]

CSSA Position Statement on Firearm Owner Licensing

November 30, 2019 by Web Admin Filed Under: Legal Information

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 understand those meanings. It’s also critical to understand the law pertaining to firearms. In Canada, firearm laws start with one fundamental but very misunderstood fact. Possession of a firearm in … [Read more...]

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Legal Information for Reloaders

November 26, 2019 by Edward L. Burlew, LL.B., Barrister and Solicitor Filed Under: Legal Information

https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/explosives/acquisition-storage-and-sale/propellants-and-ammunition/9827 Propellants and Ammunition To acquire, store or sell propellants and ammunition, you need a dwelling, storage unit or explosives licence, depending on the quantity and type of explosives being handled. Anyone handling explosives must be at least 18 years of age or older unless otherwise … [Read more...]

Legal Storage and Transport

November 26, 2019 by Edward L. Burlew, LL.B., Barrister and Solicitor Filed Under: Legal Information

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 beware!   Loose Bullets Lead To Confiscation Of All Firearms, Ammunition, FACs Recently a hunter was stopped by police for a traffic violation. As he reached into his glove box the officer … [Read more...]

Bail Orders

November 26, 2019 by Edward L. Burlew, LL.B., Barrister and Solicitor Filed Under: Legal Information

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 the order specifically says so. When you place the items into storage of a person who is legally entitled to possess the firearms, explosives, and ammunition they are still your property. You can sell … [Read more...]

Firearm Acquisition Certificate Refusal Remedies

November 26, 2019 by Edward L. Burlew, LL.B., Barrister and Solicitor Filed Under: Legal Information

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, which is a reference, the standard rules of evidence are relaxed. The purpose of the hearing is to review the decision of the firearms officer based on the criteria set out in the Criminal Code of … [Read more...]

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