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RCMP Rumour Ban on 10/22 Mags Over 10 Rounds
July 20, 2016
(updated July 28, 2016)
Published by bigredsfirearms
Ruger 10/22 25 Round Magazine
I have been reading a lot today on the RCMP rumour about them banning/prohibiting magazines for the 10/22 Ruger that are over 10 rounds due to them being able to be used in a pistol. There has been nothing official about this yet. We all know this is BS but we should all stay calm and write, phone and email our public safety minister Ralph Goodall, your local CFO and any other political leader that has any influence on these matters. I have included below a post that Rod Giltaca president of the CCFR, this will give some tips on what to say and some numbers to call.
“Number 1, remain calm. There have been similar actions years ago on these magazines. The RCMP love to poke at gun owners for no more than their own amusement. We all know this is a problem. If this makes it to a Business Bulletin then we know this is fully implemented. If that happens, we will have a full strategy in place (working on it now).
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In the interim, we should ensure that they know we are here. We are asking that all gun owners, over the next couple of days make a call to both the main Firearms Program number (1-800-731-4000) and their Provincial CFO’s office stating:
Am I going to be arrested and charged with a criminal offence if I’m caught with a Ruger 10/22 magazine in my possession? You do all realize there is not problem with these magazines and they’ve been around for decades right? There no benefit to public safety by doing this. Why does the firearm center continually harass and criminalize us? We’ve done nothing but comply with everything we’ve been asked. Why does the Firearms Program think turning 100’s of thousands of Canadians into criminals is in any way positive.
Some of this may be emotional but in this case these reactions will be reported up the chain. We need to be noticed. Call your MP’s office and email Ralph Goodale as well. ralph.goodale@parl.gc.ca
Here’s what I would recommend (Change to your name):
Minister Goodale,
My name is Rod Giltaca. I’m located in Chilliwack, BC. The reason I’m reaching out today is I’ve found out about yet another arbitrary action by the RCMP Firearms Laboratory declaring magazines for commonly available .22 caliber rifles in Canada as prohibited devices. These magazines have been in Canadian society for decades without incident and are likely numbered in the millions. I request that you look into this issue immediately. This action by the RCMP will put millions of Canadians in unauthorized possession of a prohibited device. There is clearly no public safety benefit associated with these actions. The victimization of such a large segment of our society should be seriously considered.
As Minister of Public Safety, I’m sure you’re well aware that licensed gun owners are not a problem in Canada, yet we are regularly targeted, harassed and of course criminalized by these bureaucracies. This is neither fact-based governance nor is it reflective of a free and equitable society.Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Rod Giltaca
As Minister of Public Safety, I’m sure you’re well aware that licensed gun owners are not a problem in Canada, yet we are regularly targeted, harassed and of course criminalized by these bureaucracies. This is neither fact-based governance nor is it reflective of a free and equitable society. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.”
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