Bill C-42 Is Good, But Not Unique
27 September 2015I proudly thought Canada was unique among developed countries in simplifying firearms laws when Bill C-42 took effect this month. I also assumed that the main reason for the move in Canada was that we had a centre-right Conservative government. Turns out I was wrong and wrong.
Can the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights Save Us?
26 September 2015The Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights aims to be up and running by the time we elect our next government on Oct. 19, pushing for less red tape to own and use guns and greater rights to armed self-defence.
‘Up In Arms’: Better Than We Feared
24 September 2015The film “Up In Arms: How the Gun Lobby Is Changing Canada” premiered last night on TVO, and early responses by firearm enthusiasts suggest we’re relieved.
Take This Poll on Bill C-42
03 September 2015Bill C-42 took effect yesterday and was meant to simplify the procedure for licenced gun owners to transport their firearms. “The changes to the ATT provision mean that an ATT will be automatically attached as a condition on a licence,” the Ministry of Public Safety said on July 31. “Therefore licence holders will no longer…
Anger, Confusion Mount Over New ATTs as RCMP Contradicts Government
03 September 2015Anger and confusion are mounting among gun owners after the RCMP contradicted the government over a new law designed to simplify the transportation of firearms.
RCMP Clarifies New ATT Rules
02 September 2015If you have an Authorization to Transport a firearm, you don’t need to do anything to benefit from the simplified transportation rules that took effect today.
‘Up in Arms: How the Gun Lobby Is Changing Canada,’ a New Documentary
31 August 2015I’m looking forward to watching “Up in Arms: How the Gun Lobby Is Changing Canada,” a new documentary that airs Sept. 23 on TVO.
Blame the User, Not the Tool
30 August 2015I was inspired by a signature line I saw today on www.CanadianGunNutz.com, Canada’s main online discussion forum for firearms. “If guns cause crime, then mine are defective.” We’ve got to remember to place responsibility on the user, not the tool. © 2015 TheGunBlog.ca
Times Only Gun Lovers Will Understand
29 August 2015When I’m asked to schedule meetings or appointments, I suggest times like these: 9 2:23 3:08 5:56 7:62 Some people think those times are a bit odd, especially the last one. But my friends understand. © 2015 TheGunBlog.ca
Reminder: NDP Favours Gun Registration
28 August 2015“The NDP favours the registration of guns,” Thomas Mulcair, the party leader, said in December 2012, according to an article at the time by Maclean’s magazine. “We would bring back a form of registration.” Canadian gun owners and enthusiasts need to remember that when we elect our next government in October. The Conservative Party of Canada…