TheGunBlog.ca — The RCMP, which controls personal gun ownership in Canada, said it has a four-month delay processing new firearm licences, in line with the backlog a year ago over slowdowns related to Covid-19.

TheGunBlog.ca — The family of Rodger Kotanko and their lawyer livestreamed their first media briefing today, after Toronto police raided the 70-year-old gunsmith and killed him.

Highlights – Erin O’Toole Names MP Raquel Dancho as Conservative Critic for ‘Public Safety’ – Conservative MP Raquel Dancho Makes First Statement as Opposition Critic for Public Safety – Update on Toronto Police Killing of Rodger Kotanko – Alberta Tactical Rifle Supply’s Federal Court Challenge Is Allowed to Proceed – Jim Newman: That Dog Don’t…

Highlights – Canada Gun Imports Rise 25% in January – September, Led By Shotguns From Italy – NFA Says Sheldon Clare Decided to Step Down as President – RCMP Website Has Been Offline for Two Days – CSAAA Is Hiring a Managing Director – 70-Year-Old Gunsmith Rodger Kotanko Shot to Death By Toronto Police at…

TheGunBlog.ca — Canadian gun imports rose 25% in the first nine months of 2021, led by shotguns from Italy. Full-Year Outlook: firearm imports are on course for their first gain in four years.

TheGunBlog.ca — What is a hunting firearm? It’s a simple question with high stakes in Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is threatening hundreds of thousands of hunters and other government-approved gun owners with criminal charges, police raids, and jail over the answer.Six groups of people targeted by Trudeau are fighting him in Federal Court over…

Highlights – Trudeau Names Marco Mendicino as New Minister Against Gun Owners – NFA: Election 2021 Lessons and Next Steps for Gun Owners – Gary Mauser: Children and Firearms Safety – Gun Stores Are Waiting for Products Ordered a Year Ago – RCMP Deems Kodiak Defence KD200 Bolt-Action Rifle ‘Prohibited’ Under May 2020 Mass Criminalizations

TheGunBlog.ca — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today named Marco Mendicino as his new Minister of Public Safety, replacing Bill Blair in a key role to suppress gun owners and businesses.

Highlights – Canada Delays Deadline to Bid for Military Pistol Contract for Third Time – Canadian Taxpayers Federation Says Gun-Confiscation Costs Rise Again Without Any Confiscations – NFA Airs New 6 min 40 sec Video Ad for Recruiting and Gun Rights – CCFR Commemorates Sixth Anniversary

Highlights – Supreme Court Decides Case in Ontario Court of Appeal in Peter Khill Self-Defence Shooting Case- OFAH Releases Public Version of the Firearms Report Filed With Federal Court