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CSSA eNEWS | November 21, 2024

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COMMENTARY

Four disturbing cases of the negligent discharge of a firearm hit the news this week. They are stark and painful reminders that firearms safety is your responsibility and that, if you let your guard down for a millisecond, the consequences can be tragic.



1-year-old-girl killed


On November 16, 2024, in Araporã, Brazil, a 1-year-old girl died from a gunshot wound to the head when her 18-year-old father and a 17-year-old friend were “testing” a firearm in the backyard.[i]



The father and his friend were arrested after video surveillance footage contradicted their claims of what went so horribly wrong.



Politician injures himself


On November 17, 2024, Indian actor-turned-politician Govinda cut his campaigning short due to medical complications from a month-old self-inflicted gunshot would to the leg.[ii]


Govinda reportedly dropped the loaded revolver he keeps for self-defence on the floor and “it just fell and went off.”



“The Voice” winner shoots himself


“The Voice” winner Jason “Sundance” Head is recovering after unintentionally shooting himself in the stomach.[iii]


“It was not his hunting rifle and no, nobody shot him. He was out of the vehicle reaching in to grab his 22 when he grabbed it the 22 came out of its holster and hit the exterior of the Jeep just right and went off. Sundance said it happened so fast…,” Jason’s wife Misty posted on Facebook.[iv]



Shooting competition safety officer shoots contestant in buttocks


On November 18th, video of a negligent discharge at a shooting competition in Godawa, Poland, came to light.[v]


Footage shows a judge giving a safety demonstration to participants, showing them how to cock the firearm and safely eject the cartridge after taking a shot.


He then talked through other elements of the firearm before a colleague loaded the pump-action shotgun while talking to him and another contestant.


The shotgun was then passed carefully to the gun club member before the judge decided to take it off him to carry out further checks on it.


While doing so, he held the gun above a wooden table, with the barrel pointing in the direction of another contestant who was loading up his gun and a gun association member who was assisting him.


Suddenly, the gun fired and the 68-year-old was hit in the bum at point-blank range.



Accidental vs Negligent Discharge


An accidental discharge occurs when there is a mechanical failure of a firearm. Most firearms owners will never experience an accidental discharge.


A negligent discharge happens when the firearm discharges due to human error, not mechanical failure. If your firearm discharges when you did not intend it to, as in all four examples above, it’s due to negligence, not chance.


Police Magazine takes great exception to the term “negligent discharge”, where they make the case that “negligent” should be replaced with “unintentional.” [vi]


“The unintentional voluntary [discharge] is defined as doing everything needed to make the gun go off simply believing it to be unloaded.”


They conveniently ignore the obvious negligence – “believing it to still be unloaded.


If you fail to ensure the firearm is unloaded and you unintentionally discharge a round, it’s negligence.



Negligent Discharges Can Happen to Anyone


Former Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney famously said, "To possess a firearm is a right, and it's a right that comes with responsibilities."[vii]


While we can debate whether firearms ownership in Canada is a right or not, what we can’t argue with is that possessing a firearm comes with many responsibilities.


One of these responsibilities is to always handle a firearm safety by following ACTS and PROVE.


THE VITAL FOUR ACTS OF FIREARMS SAFETY –

  • Assume every firearm is loaded.
  • Control the muzzle direction at all times.
  • Trigger finger must be kept off the trigger and out of the trigger guard.
  • See that the firearm is unloaded - PROVE it safe.


PROVE –

  • Point the firearm in the safest available direction.
  • Remove all cartridges.
  • Observe the chamber.
  • Verify the feeding path.
  • Examine the bore.


When you follow these simple steps, you dramatically reduce the possibility of a negligent discharge.


Our longstanding culture of safety and responsibility is the result of taking these firearms safety rules seriously, and training others to respect these principles the same way we do.


Be safe at the range and in the field.


The life you save may be your own or someone you love.

Sources:

[i] https://news.faharas.net/166776/bebe-morre-com-tiro-na/

[ii] https://www.livemint.com/news/india/maharashtra-polls-2024-govinda-cuts-short-campaign-trail-as-he-fell-sick-month-after-bullet-injury-11731812970620.html

[iii] https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/the-voice-winner-hospitalized-after-accidentally-shooting-himself/

[iv] https://www.facebook.com/sundanceheadofficial/posts/pfbid02GetRjDUjwQ4jARvWtu4FSsXhp3aVrGXT4QeENaMHN5tFgwrmTpqCPSjcdvLcz1oXl

[v] https://www.the-sun.com/news/12915987/moment-judge-accidentally-shoots-contestant-in-bum/

[vi] https://www.policemag.com/weapons/article/15307827/dont-call-it-a-negligent-discharge

[vii] https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/why-minister-blaney-s-wrong-about-gun-ownership-rights-1.1940232/comments-7.542496

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Have you ever had a negligent discharge?
Yes, thankfully no one was hurt.
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No.


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  • Yes 12%
  • No 88%


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As a retired police officer from a large police service in Ontario, I have a few concerns about the Government of Canada allowing Canada Post to pick up and transport prohibited firearms.


Over my career, I have been involved in many different units with the police service, some of which involved working on criminal gangs. Some of the groups are very violent, and some are just plain stupid, but there are very professional groups of thieves out there who are very good at what they do.


Once Canada Post starts to make pickups from the retail gun stores you can be sure that the professional thieves will be waiting for them. They will go into different stores in Canada, probably the larger and more active stores first, on the pretext of buying items.


They will talk to the customers and employees to find out if their store will be getting a pickup soon from Canada Post. Everybody will want to talk about it because they are annoyed at the way that the Trudeau government is dealing with this issue.


The thieves will eventually get the information they are looking for. They will then stake out the gun shop, wait for the pickup to be made and then follow the truck away with the prohibited firearms inside. It could be a standard Canada Post van or an armoured Canada Post van.


These professional thieves will follow the vehicle away until they find the most secure spot to hijack it. Most professional thieves that I have dealt with would not like to normally use violence in the hijack but will certainly be prepared to do what might be required.


If this O.I.C. does take place, Prime Minister Trudeau is delivering a variety of prohibited firearms to the criminals of Canada. This is not acceptable.


I would suggest the CSSA approach Canada Post and the union representing Canada Post (CUPW) about the danger this will put their staff in.


Regards,


Dave

Guns used to be the jurisdiction of the provinces.

Liberal Jean Chretien wanted control with the hoax of safety.

Gave the Supreme Court judges a $30,000.00 raise and then asked to have control of the guns.

He got control, and he and Allan Rock wanted to confiscate all guns but instead put in the failed long gun registry.

Cost about $2 Billion.

Now, we have another gangster trying to disarm the country.

Don’t let it happen at all cost.

There are ulterior motives, THE HIDDEN AGENDA.  

Hitler used these same tactics. Also got control of the media.


Fred

Having just read the Saskatchewan Firearms Confiscation Act, I find it very interesting and compelling.


We are in British Columbia and were wondering what Firearms Confiscation Act, if any, we have. 


Eric


Sorry Eric, no other province in Canada has the same provincial legislation as Saskatchewan. We all should be so lucky.


- Tony B.

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CANADA –

Montreal mayor supports Polytechnique survivors' call for complete assault weapon ban

MONTREAL - Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is lending her support to a gun control advocacy group as it urges the federal government to complete a list of banned assault-style weapons before a federal buyback program comes into effect.

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Montreal wants assault weapons banned before buy back program starts

Mayor Valerie Plante is urging the federal government to implement wider gun control measures by banning all assault weapons before Canada starts its buy back program.

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Illegal modifiers turn handguns into machine guns - and they're on Canadian streets

After a recent shootout in Toronto, police seized multiple handguns outfitted with a 'Glock switch' modification that turns the weapon into a machine gun. The conversion devices are easy to find and, police say, making the gun problem even worse.

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We need to keep this momentum going, so we will again have the club house open for share purchases this Thursday and Saturday. The below points are still applicable. Please remember that this is on a first-come basis. 


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THOMAS: Calgary police aim for new firearms facility, but it's much more than that

For most Calgarians, their occasional 'brush with the law' is receiving that nasty letter in the mail telling them when and where police radar caught them speeding.

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Ontario calls for more inspections at U.S. border to stop gun trafficking after shooting in Toronto

Solicitor-General Michael Kerzner urges federal government to step up, saying nearly every gun that is used in an illegal activity in the province is traced back to the U.S.

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The Marksmen Club, located in North Oshawa/Hampton, is now accepting new members.


The Marksmen Club is a 25 yard indoor shooting club for handgun, .22 rimfire rifle and pistol calibre carbine rifles.


We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and offer monthly matches for Bullseye, P.P.C and IPSC.


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BAIL REFORM –

Public is fed-up and police are frustrated with repeat offenders getting out on bail

North Bay Police Chief says the public is fed-up and police officers are frustrated with repeat offenders getting out on bail.

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'Criminals are unafraid': Local MPs renew calls for tougher bail

'Everybody is fed up,' says MP, who recalls story from officer about illegal, modified gun seized from vehicle near Orillia

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Watch Ontario police unions demand federal bail reform Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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Amherstburg District Pistol Club

Club Level Safety Instructor Course


Saturday, November 30, 2024

9 a.m.

Oshawa, ON


Description –


This course prepares candidates to train fellow club members (at clubs which the candidate holds a membership) firearm safety.


The Club Level Safety Instructor Course is a review of the ACTS-PROVE method used in the Canadian Firearms Safety Course/Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course. Students will also learn about methods of instruction in firearm safety and topics to be include when teaching at their club.


Prerequisites –


Must hold a valid RPAL, be a CSSA member in good standing and have 1 year of shooting experience.


Length: 8 hrs – Classroom only program – NO Live Fire.


Cost: $90


If you are interested in attending this course, please email Judith at judith.crowell@cssa-cila.org or call our office at 1-888-873-4339.



Range Safety Officer Course


Sunday, December 1, 2024

9 a.m.

Oshawa, ON 


Description –


This is a one-day course designed to train candidates to conduct a safe and informal firing line for the local gun club. It is a generic program for use with sport shooters who are not in a specific discipline. It is not intended to replace any current safe practices but to enhance and refresh all current and future Range Safety Officers and Line Safety Officers in their duties and responsibilities at the local level.


The purpose of this program is to ensure all Range Officers are trained to the same standard, making for an improved shooting experience for our membership.


Prerequisites –


Must hold a valid RPAL, be a CSSA member in good standing and have 1 year of shooting experience.


Length: 6 hrs - this is a classroom only program at this location – NO Live Fire.


Cost: $85


If you are interested in attending this course, please email Judith at judith.crowell@cssa-cila.org or call our office at 1-888-873-4339.



Global firearm count surpasses one billion

As armed conflicts intensify worldwide, the global arms trade is surging. Small-calibre weapons are increasingly funnelled into criminal networks.

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CSSA TARGET is an informal handgun and rifle bullseye target competition, whose aim is to promote the sport of target shooting in a safe, fun and friendly atmosphere.


The informal competition’s “shooting year” is November 1st to October 31st annually and you may shoot and submit as many targets as you like, but only your top ten scored targets count.


To sign up visit https://cssa-cila.org/target/




Congratulations to all of this year's winners!


*Please note that due to the ongoing postal strike, delivery of prizes will be delayed.

GUNS AND CRIME –

OPP: Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team make arrests in GTA & Niagara regions

OPP officials allege: A drug trafficking investigation with ties to the Niagara Region and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has resulted in the arrest of two individuals for numerous charges under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), as well as the seizure of controlled substances and five firearms. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), and the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) began this investigation in April 2024 as a result of drug trafficking activity within the Niagara Region.

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Multiple charges laid after 2 firearms seized

Nicholas Berto, 26, held in custody pending bail hearing in Weekend and Statutory Holiday court and remanded

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Teen arrested with air gun after 5 robberies reported in 1 hour: Winnipeg police | CBC News

A 17 year-old has been accused of using an air gun in five separate robberies over the course of one hour within the River Heights and Polo Park areas Friday, Winnipeg police say.

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Two Individuals Face Multiple Charges After Failing to Stop for Police in Dryden - NetNewsLedger

Dryden, ON - A routine call to a local business on Highway 17 in Machin Township has resulted in numerous charges for two Kenora residents.

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Surrey RCMP seize guns, drugs, cash in trafficking investigation

Mounties in Surrey are touting a recent seizure of illicit drugs as one of the largest in the detachment's history.

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Ottawa police lay more than 140 charges in major organized crime probe | Globalnews.ca

After an extensive 18-month investigation, Ottawa police says it has wrapped up an operation targeting a violent criminal network that was distributing illegal narcotics in Ottawa.

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'Countless lives were at risk:' 8 charged, including teen wanted in deadly home invasion, after West Queen West gun battle

A teenage boy arrested along with more than 20 others following a gun battle in Toronto's West Queen West neighbourhood was wanted in connection with a deadly home invasion in Etobicoke back in April, Toronto police say.

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Video shows Toronto party-goers waving guns before wild shootout

Video obtained by CBC News shows multiple guns, including one with a banned high-capacity magazine, being waved around at a Toronto party before a wild shootout erupted. Almost 100 shots were fired, and 23 people were arrested.

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 November 18 2024

Holiday Gear Guide 2024


OOD‘s Holiday Gear Guide 2024 is here! Loud holiday sweaters and hardcover bestsellers are always good gift ideas, but this year, consider giving that special person in your life more reasons to spend time outdoors.

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The year's best new hunting boots for big game, water-fowl and upland birds * Outdoor Canada

Boots are critical for hunting, because few things can shut down a day afield faster than cold, wet, sore or blistered feet. Footwear manufacturers know this, and they've long responded to the needs of hunters with a wide variety of boots, and this year's offerings are no different.

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8 ways to fix a duck or goose hunt that's going sideways * Outdoor Canada

Man plans and God laughs, goes the old adage. That is especially true for waterfowlers. Despite our best efforts, there are days when our hunts just don't follow the script. While many of the variables affecting how things unfold are difficult to predict, consistently successful duck and goose hunters can at least recognize what's happening and react decisively.

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Calling in the 'cavalry' - or close friends - to help harvest an early fall moose | CBC News

Not a single moose, or even a fresh track, did we see during our first trip to northwest Gander. A second trip proved to be the magic number, along with recruiting the help of some close friends.

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ARGENTINA –

Argentina seizes large arsenal of Nazi weapons, Hitler-era memorabilia

Argentine police arrested a man in Buenos Aires who possessed a large number of vintage Nazi weapons decorated with Third Reich symbols from Adolf Hitler's infamous regime, officials said on Friday.

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AUSTRALIA –

‘Stupidity’: Uber driver arrested for allegedly ‘brandishing’ water pistol near parliament


A man has been charged and refused bail after allegedly wielding an unusual item that resembled a ‘Glock’ firearm behind NSW parliament.

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CZECHIA –

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President Fights to Keep Gun Suppressors Legal as Lawmakers Push Back


President Petr Pavel is advocating for a ban on suppressors for short firearms and stricter regulations on assault rifles in the Czech Republic.

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DENMARK –

Man in Denmark hands in 80 guns and grenade during weapons amnesty

More than 8,400 weapons have been turned in to Danish police this month as part of a nationwide amnesty to tackle violence between criminal gangs. #EuropeNews

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ISRAEL –

Israel: The Holy Land of Open Carry

In Israel, open carry of firearms reflects a focus on national defense rather than individual rights like America's Second Amendment. While citizens may carry firearms, Israeli gun laws are stringent, requiring extensive IDF training and justifications for ownership.

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NEW ZEALAND –

 November 19 2025

Firearms club weighs in on bill to amend Arms Act


Wairarapa gun club members have welcomed proposed firearms law reforms, but are petitioning for greater safety measures and less punitive punishments.

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New Zealand has stockpiled more than 50,000 firearms after the government demanded they be handed over for fear of a repeat of the mosque attack.

New Zealand authorities have announced today that their country will be much safer after owners handed in more than 50,000 guns as part of a buy-back program following the ban on firearms. However, critics say this is not enough, considering...

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Mental health help for hunters; where the mountains meet mental health

New charitable trust Mental Hunts, is promoting better mental health and well-being among hunters - and their work is gaining traction.

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New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Calls On Government To Break The Monopoly On Firearm Safety Training And Save Lives

NZDA calls for a review of the firearms licensing and education system as part of the promised review that will be led by Minister McKee's Justice team next year.

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SERBIA –

Serbia, the second country in the world in terms of the number of illegal weapons

In the world, only the citizens of the USA have more weapons than the citizens of Serbia. No one knows how many illegal weapons are in the hands of citizens of Serbia. The authorities say that the figures could be 200.000 - 900.000 pistols, rifles, bombs, pistols...

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UK –

Gun controls tighten in response to Plymouth shootings

New mandatory training for firearms licensing is due to be introduced nationally this month.

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CANADA IN THE ROUGH

Airing NOVEMBER 24, 2024 on CITY TV


Season 20 | Episode 07

This week on Canada In The Rough, Kevin Beasley is bear hunting in Northwestern Ontario with his father Ken as they hunt with ‘Dog Lake Bears’. They will be trying to harvest a mature bear with their crossbows and they also experience their best day fishing ever as they target aggressive spring walleye and bass. 

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U.S. NEWS –

Manhattan Stabbing Spree Leaves 3 Dead, Highlights Hypocrisy of Gun Control

For New Yorkers and Americans alike, it raises a pressing question: When will the focus shift from demonizing tools to addressing the real causes of violence?

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October Continues Trend of Gun Sales for 2024

Both gun sales and NICS checks were the fifth highest recorded for the month of October, a consistent theme in 2024.

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You can buy a gun again. Here's what happened the past 2 weeks, WA State Patrol says

The Administrative Office of the Courts experienced a two-week outage which affected the gun-buying background check process, says WSP

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What's the Future of ATF in Trump's Second Term?


Retired ATF deputy assistant director Pete Forcelli joins the show to talk about the future of the ATF under the incoming Trump administration.

Firearm Legal Defence


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U.S. NEWS (CONTINUED) –

The Myth Of "Lethality": David Thompson's Powerful Legal Defense of the 'Dangerous' AR-15 Rifle ~ VIDEO

The Second Amendment was written precisely because firearms are effective tools. Their lethality is not a constitutional bug-it's a feature.

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Our View: Challenge to gun sale waiting period puts lawmakers' seriousness to the test

Yes, we all saw this coming. That doesn't make it any less vexing.

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The four federal gun violence prevention efforts Trump could dismantle

The Trace spotlights what the upcoming Trump presidency could mean for gun violence prevention efforts.

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NSSF urges Trump to disband White House Office of Gun Violence

NSSF is urging President-elect Donald Trump to take decisive action to disband the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and put an end to government-funded efforts to infringe upon the Constitutionally guaranteed Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.

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OPINION –

HANNAFORD: Latest Toronto shootout confirms illegal guns are the problem

The point will no doubt be lost upon the prime minister, but last week's Toronto gangland shoot-out involved no guns that had ever been legally owned in Canada. All were smuggled in from the US.

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