NEW CSSA Legal Opinion opens another Pandora's Box! May 8, 2020 OSHAWA: Public Safety Minister Bill Blair insisted, via a Twitter post, that the CSSA Legal Opinion proving he – through ignorance or incompetence – banned many 12-gauge and 10-gauge shotguns in SOR/2020-96 was wrong. “Both 10- and 12-gauge shotguns are under the 20mm provision, and thus not subject to the prohibition. Our … [Read more...]
Blaine Calkins: Government of Canada Bans Vancouver 9 O’Clock Gun
Hon. Bill Blair thinks the famous 9 O'clock gun in Vancouver's Stanley Park is a Grenade Launcher. Seriously? Kudos to Conservative M.P. Blaine Calkins for his excellent questioning of the Public Safety Minister's abysmal knowledge. Watch Here … [Read more...]
NSSF: New Canadian Gun Ban Poses Risks for Exported American Shotguns
Important Alert: New Canadian Gun Ban Poses Risks for Exported American Shotguns Based on strict reading of the new Canadian law (SOR/2020-96, Section 95) 12-gauge shotguns are banned because with the choke tube removed the muzzle diameter is 20mm or greater (depending on the model). The new law bans any firearm with a bore of 20mm or greater. According to Canadian law, the barrel bore is … [Read more...]
RCMP prohibits first 12-Gauge Shotgun with 20mm Bore Law – CBSA Memorandum backs Firearms Lawyers on Shotgun Ban
May 8, 2020 OSHAWA: On May 5, 2020, CSSA and CSAAA issued a joint news release showing Justin Trudeau and Bill Blair – either through gross ignorance or gross incompetence – banned 12-gauge and 10-gauge shotguns under the 20mm maximum bore diameter restriction in SOR/2020-96.i Minister Blair’s denied this via social media, saying, “Both 10 and 12 gauge shotguns are under the 20mm provision, … [Read more...]
In a Battle Between Virtue Signalling and Principles All Canadians Lose
Trudeau and Blair BAN 12 Gauge and 10 Gauge SHOTGUNS!
The Canadian Shooting Sports Association and the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association demand the immediate withdrawal of the Liberal's flawed Order in Council. May 5, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister Bill Blair looked Canadian gun owners in the eye last Friday and said they would not take guns suitable for hunting away from us. Either Mr. Trudeau and Mr. Blair … [Read more...]
CSSA demands Minister Bill Blair’s Resignation
For Immediate Release May 2, 2020 The Canadian Shooting Sports Association demands the Resignation of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. In concert with our fellow firearms organizations, the CSSA demands the resignation of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Hon. Bill Blair. On May 1, 2020, CSSA participated in briefings with officials from … [Read more...]
Trudeau Liberals declare war on Canada’s law-abiding gun community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2020 Trudeau Liberals declare war on Canada's law-abiding gun community Oshawa, ON – On Friday, May 1, 2020, the Liberal government of Justin Trudeau launched an unwarranted attack against our community. With the stroke of a pen, 1500 guns were instantly banned. No reasons were given other than Trudeau's usual warm and fuzzy platitudes and virtue signalling on a … [Read more...]
Firearms License Expiry And 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...]
House of Commons Memorializes Peter Snelson
Ottawa, ON – This afternoon, Blaine Calkins, Conservative Member of Parliament for Red Deer – Lacombe, memorialized Canadian Shooting Sports Association member, Peter Snelson, in the House of Commons. His statement in Parliament is located below. 43RD PARLIAMENT, 1ST SESSION HANSARD • No. 029 Wednesday, March 11, 2020 STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Mr. Blaine Calkins (Red Deer – … [Read more...]
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