As you are aware, the CCFR has filed the largest, most comprehensive federal court challenge on behalf of Canadian gun owners in history. Thanks to our members and supporters, we’ve been able to take the fight against the gun ban right to the government’s front yard. The CCFR also filed and argued an injunction motion,... Read more
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CCFR Injunction – History in the books
We are in strange times. During any other time we would have seen a courtroom packed solid with interested parties. Instead, we took part in “zoom court”, perhaps a small blessing because we were well over capacity with 1000- 1300 viewers at any one time. We would never have fit the 2300 registrants who wanted... Read more
CCFR Injunction Application – Murray Smith Testimony
The CCFR has filed an injunction (court file number T-577-20) application with the federal court to “stay” the May 1 OIC gun ban until the main case can be heard and decided by the judge. CCFR v Canada. Notice of Motion – Injunction (00047724xD5450) (1) In addition to the CCFR leading the injunction, both Arkadi... Read more
2020, in the rearview mirror
Well, here we are. New Years 2020. It’s been a trying, challenging, heartbreaking and inspiring year for all Canadians. We’ve seen great sacrifice and effort from our frontline workers, and suffering on so many levels it will take decades to repair. The good news is, it’s in the books – 2020 is officially in our... Read more
IBM to study, develop gun confiscation program
Ottawa, December 30, 2020 Public Safety Canada has announced the awarding of a contract to IBM Canada to develop and study “Compensation Models and Program Design Options for a Buyback Program for Recently Prohibited Firearms.” The tender, which was listed October 16, 2020 came with an almost $2,000,000 price tag, keeping in mind this is... Read more
Are Some Gun Owners Not Covered By The Amnesty?
There’s some confusion in the firearms community around the issue of whether there are some gun owners that are not covered by the amnesty. The answer is yes, for a few, but not the ones being discussed in recent articles. Let’s dive in (best get a coffee first). The History On May 1, 2020 the... Read more