Trudeau Says No Emergencies Act for Now, Hajdu Warns of Jeopardy to Civil Liberties
21 March 2020https://youtu.be/sjsnYbrklFs?t=655 TheGunBlog.ca — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today he isn’t planning to use the Emergencies Act for now to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Minister of Health Patty Hajdu said separately that failing to respect rules to self-isolate “does actually put our civil liberties at jeopardy.” Trudeau and Hajdu spoke at separate events…
Gun Sales Rise on COVID-19 Concern of Shortages, Social Unrest
17 March 2020TheGunBlog.ca — Sales of guns and ammo are rising in Canada on concern the COVID-19 coronavirus will lead to supply shortages or even social unrest. Stores are shutting their doors to stop contagion, while ramping up online and phone service amid a buying surge from the 2.2 million men and women with a federal firearm…
Bullet Points: Week of 2020 March 16
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE16 March 2020Highlights This Week – CFSC Gun-Licence Courses Are Closing to Prevent COVID-19 Spread – Gun Sales Rise on COVID-19 Concern of Shortages, Social Unrest – Police Across Canada Are Scaling Back Service, Enforcement on COVID-19 – Ontario CFO Letter to Club and Range Executives on COVID-19 Response
Bullet Points: Week of 2020 March 09
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE11 March 2020Highlights This Week – Coronavirus May Save Gun Owners From the Liberals – Liberals ‘Moving Quickly’ on Rifle Ban, Blair Says in Report – RCMP Says It Will Work With Liberals on Anti-Gun Plans – Blair Reiterates Plan to Order Mass Confiscations, NFA Reports – Saskatchewan to Appoint Its Own CFO: Regina Leader-Post – News…
Ottawa Police Opposes Mass Gun Confiscations Sought by Liberals
04 March 2020TheGunBlog.ca — The Ottawa Police Service opposes the mass gun confiscations planned by Canada’s governing Liberal Party against federally licensed firearm owners, joining a growing national police movement against the crackdown. Why Police Oppose Gun Bans Waste of police money and energy Useless for public safety Risky for public and police Better to Invest in…
Bullet Points: Week of 2020 March 02
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE02 March 2020Updated daily throughout the week. Highlights This Week – SFRC Offers E-2341 Rifle to Honour Solidarity Around Petition – Manitoba Says Municipal Gun Laws, Bans Are ‘Not Appropriate’ – Municipalities Don’t Want the Power to Confiscate Handguns: iPolitics – O’Toole Is First Conservative ‘Verified Candidate’ With Firearm Blurb – News Bullets From Other Media
List of Canada’s Federal Gun Laws and Regulations
27 February 2020[Newest Update: 23 February 2022] TheGunBlog.ca — Having and using guns in Canada is hyper-regulated by more than 24 federal laws and regulations, plus many more provincial and municipal restrictions. The List Below is the list of federal prohibitions and restrictions based mostly on the Firearms Act and Criminal Code.SOR = Statutory Orders and RegulationsExcluded:…
Ontario CFO Peer to Remain After Promotion Until Successor Named
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE26 February 2020TheGunBlog.ca — The Ontario government said Chief Firearms Officer Dwight Peer will stay in the role until his successor is named, even after the Ontario Provincial Police promoted him last month to a new rank with new command duties. Ministry Comment “Chief Superintendent Peer remains in the role of Chief Firearms Officer in addition to…
Bullet Points: Week of 2020 February 24
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE24 February 2020Updated daily throughout the week. Highlights This Week – RCMP Publishes Public Firearms Reference Table (FRT) for First Time – Ontario CFO Peer to Remain After Promotion Until Successor Named – Blair Reiterates Plan to Confiscate Rifles at SECU Committee – Conservative Leadership: Eight ‘Approved Applicants’ By Deadline – News Bullets From Other Media
MP Tako Van Popta Gets Surge of Support With Gun-Safety Photos
24 February 2020TheGunBlog.ca — Canadian Member of Parliament Tako van Popta attracted a surge of online fans after sharing photos of himself taking the mandatory safety course for a federal gun licence. “This is great!” Allan Harding, a three-time national pistol champion, replied on Twitter. “Thank you for taking time to do this.” The newly elected Conservative…