‘Gun Violence’ and Other Phrases Smart Shooters Never Use
TheGunBlog.ca — The way we talk about guns shapes our perceptions and politics. Here are 14 expressions that smart shooters never use.
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Use NoGunBanCanada.com to Send Form Letters to Ministers
TheGunBlog.ca — A new website went live last night to help Canadians oppose the firearm seizures being studied by the federal government: NoGunBanCanada.com. You can use the letter-writing platform developed by Bulls Eye London to print and send pre-written letters to key ministers and officials.
Gun Ban Won’t Stop Killers, Toronto Police Union Head Tells CBC
TheGunBlog.ca — Mike McCormack, the head of the Toronto police workers union, publicly rejected the mayor’s calls to prohibit firearms for at least the second time, telling CBC News that a handgun ban would have “no impact” on murderers.
Almost a Third of Canadians Oppose Handgun Ban: CTV-Nanos Poll
TheGunBlog.ca — Almost a third of Canadians oppose a ban on handguns, according to a poll by Nanos Research for CTV News.
Trudeau Says to Study ‘Full Ban on Handguns and Assault Weapons’
TheGunBlog.ca — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau instructed his new minister of organized-crime reduction to examine a “full ban on handguns and assault weapons.” It’s the first time he has indicated publicly that he will consider seizing firearms from federally licensed men and women in the safest segment of society. “You should lead an examination…
Manitoba Radio Station Ready to Use Lethal Force Against Threats
TheGunBlog.ca — A Manitoba radio station told staff to be ready to protect their lives with lethal force after facing threats and a series of break-ins, and after police were late or absent responding to calls for help. The owner said his wife and children have left town.
Albertans Seek Info on Armed Defence, Edmonton Journal Reports
TheGunBlog.ca — Rural Albertans are seeking clarity on when they can use force to protect their lives and property as violent break-ins and home invasions increase, the Edmonton Journal reported this week, citing interviews and a report by the United Conservative Party.
Quebec City to Ask Feds for New Gun Ban Like Current Gun Ban
TheGunBlog.ca — Quebec City Council will ask the government of Canada for gun laws that are the same as current gun laws: ban handguns and semi-automatic firearms except for authorized users, such as military, police, hunters, sport shooters and collectors.
Editorial From 1921 Gun Magazine Shows Same Challenges as Today
TheGunBlog.ca — The more things change, the more they stay the same. The editorial in the March 1921 edition of Rod and Gun in Canada shows gun owners face the same challenges today as a century ago.
Toronto Police Union President: ‘A Gun Ban Is Not the Solution’
TheGunBlog.ca — The head of the Toronto police labour union said today “A gun ban is not the solution,” rejecting the outgoing mayor’s demands to confiscate firearms from all licensed gun owners in the city and across Canada. The comment also opposes prohibitions being considered by the prime minister.
Goodale Says Handgun Ban Study Is ‘Under Way,’ Globe Reports
TheGunBlog.ca — The Canadian government is examining whether to ban handguns from federally licensed sport shooters and won’t make a decision at this week’s cabinet retreat, the Globe and Mail reported last night, citing two ministers.
‘Restricted’ Firearm Ownership Rose to Record in June
TheGunBlog.ca — The number of so-called “Restricted” handguns and rifles owned by Canadian individuals rose to a record in June after more than five years of uninterrupted monthly increases, as federally licensed gun owners bought semi-automatic pistols and rifles for plinking, recreation and competition.
The Scary Part Isn’t a Gun Ban, It’s That Our Leaders Want One
TheGunBlog.ca — The scary thing about living in Canada today isn’t only the threat of gun confiscation, it’s that our leaders want it so badly and nobody is standing in the way. This is our country today: the municipal councils of the two largest and most influential cities, the editors of the No. 2 newspaper,…
Montreal Council Votes Unanimously to Take Guns from PAL Holders
TheGunBlog.ca — Montreal City Council voted unanimously today to copy Toronto and ask the federal government to confiscate all handguns and all “assault rifles” from all federally licensed hunters and sport shooters in Canada.
Three Top Cops Don’t Support Banning Guns From Lawful Owners
TheGunBlog.ca — Three of Canada’s top active and retired police leaders indicated this week they don’t support banning guns from lawful hunters and sport shooters, differing from politicians and media calling for confiscations across the country. Who Brenda Lucki, Commissioner, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Largest police force in Canada) Adam Palmer, President, Canadian Association of…
Toronto ‘Crime Guns’ Traced to Canada Fell to New Low in 2017
TheGunBlog.ca — Toronto police data show the percentage of so-called “crime guns” traced to Canada fell for a second straight year in 2017 to the lowest level in at least four years, contrasting with claims that outlaws are getting more of their firearms from domestic sources.
RCMP Chief Lucki Questions Value of Handgun Ban, She Tells CBC
TheGunBlog.ca — RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki questioned the value of banning handguns from Canada’s licensed sport shooters to stop criminal violence and said she isn’t aware of data showing where outlaws get their weapons, she told CBC radio in an interview broadcast today.
Toronto Mayor Tory Wants Gun Ban After Naming It ‘Empty Gesture’
TheGunBlog.ca — The mayor of Toronto, John Tory, wants to confiscate lawfully owned guns from 2 million hunters and sport shooters across Canada. Four years ago he said promising a ban was an “empty gesture.” In 2007 he said prohibitions were a case of “mistaken priorities.”
Gun Licences Rise to Record in June After 21 Quarterly Increases
TheGunBlog.ca — The number of Canadian men and women with a gun licence rose to a record at the end of June after 21 consecutive quarterly increases. People are applying for the permits to go plinking or hunting with family and friends and to compete in shooting sports across the country and the world. The…