Category: Firearm News

Tracey Wilson 2018-04-15 In an interview given by the Minister of Public Safety Ralph Goodale to the CBC and published March 20, 2018, the Minister said this about the new, detailed transaction records required to be maintained by retail vendors of firearms regarding their sales: “… it’s simply not a federal long gun registry, full... Read more

Tracey Wilson 2018-04-15 Bill C-71 was introduced to Parliament on March 20, 2018, sponsored by the Minister of Public Safety (Ralph Goodale). The Bill includes the following proposed replacement for section 23 of the Firearms Act: Authorization to transfer non-restricted firearms 23 (1) A person may transfer a non-restricted firearm if, at the time of the... Read more

Tracey Wilson 2018-04-07 The Liberal government sent out a desperate mass fundraising e-mail to Canadians this weekend, stating that The Tories are “taking orders from Canada’s NRA”. With the introduction of Bill C-71 on the heels of a Summit on Gun & Gang Violence, gun owners across the country have reacted in a massive wave of... Read more

Tracey Wilson 2018-03-27 C-71 An Act to Amend Certain Acts and Regulations in relation to Firearms. Read the bill here Summary:  The Minister of Public Safety admits that there is rising gang-related violence in Canada and that new legislation is needed. Bill C-71 does not mention the words “gang” or “organized crime” even once. The bill... Read more

Tracey Wilson 2018-03-21 Ottawa, March 20, 2018 ** for immediate release The Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights was on Parliament Hill for the tabling of the federal Liberal government’s new firearm legislation, Bill C-71 and attended the Minister’s technical briefing. Minister Goodale met with stakeholders and experts from across the country weeks ago at the Summit... Read more

Tracey Wilson 2018-03-13 It’s almost that time of year again, the CCFR’s Annual General Meeting of the Members (AGM). The crew is geared up for a great event in beautiful Gatineau, Quebec (more information to follow), just a quick trip across the bridge from the Nation’s capital. With some positions drawing to a finish, we... Read more