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 firearm safety course. They’re even more distressed to learn firearm safety courses are cancelled until at least mid-April, and probably longer. Even if you could convince someone to teach you the … [Read more...]
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...]