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
If virtuous intentions are the yardstick by which we measure good government, then Justin Trudeau’s is the best government Canada has ever had. Unfortunately for Canadians, Trudeau’s May 1st announcement to ban “military grade assault-style weapons” was all show and zero substance, as are the opinion polls trotted out to show “overwhelming support” for it. “Nobody in the world knows what an … [Read more...]
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...]
CSSA’s 7th Annual Canadian Firearm Industry Networking Event in Las Vegas, NV
The view from the Stratosphere Tower Air Bar, 108 stories above the desert floor, is one of the most spectacular in Las Vegas. It’s also the site of the CSSA’s 7th annual Canadian Firearm Industry Reception, held January 22, 2020. Over 240 people representing 161 manufacturers, retailers, media and advocacy groups enjoyed appetizers, refreshments and the best Canadian firearm industry networking … [Read more...]
Glen Motz M.P. sponsors Petition to stop the Liberals from confiscating firearms
*** Please sign this petition *** Petition to the Government of Canada Initiated by Bradley Manysiak from Medicine Hat, Alberta Sponsored by Glen Motz M.P. (Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner) Whereas: The Government of Canada has expressed its intention to ban, what it refers to as “military-style assault rifles”, through an Order in Council; Public Safety Canada’s information notes this is … [Read more...]
Violent people, not objects, commit violent crime
CSSA Position Statement on Firearm Prohibition Orders People, not objects, commit crime. While many groups campaign against legal guns and legal gun ownership, we know firearms are harmless unless a person with evil intent picks it up and uses it to commit an evil act. That's why we're pushing the government to strictly monitor over 443,000 people courts deem too dangerous to possess guns, not … [Read more...]
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