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CSSA eNEWS | November 30, 2023 | |
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For Robert Freberg, Chief Firearms Officer of Saskatchewan, education – not criminal charges – is the pathway to compliance.
Freberg’s lifelong commitment to public safety through education culminated in this groundbreaking agreement with Métis Nation–Saskatchewan that will raise awareness about the importance of firearms safety training.
The educational initiative will also promote Canada’s firearms licensing scheme as the pathway to compliance.
"This is a great example of the ongoing work the Saskatchewan Firearms Office is doing to promote education and public awareness about the importance of firearms safety and licensing in this province," said Robert Freberg.[i]
"I look forward to working with the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan leadership and citizens on the goals outlined in this agreement, and learning more about what we can do for them as part of our ongoing work to represent responsible firearms owners in Saskatchewan."
The Memorandum of Understanding[ii] (MOU) states, in part:
Federal government changes to firearms rules such as the Order-in-Council (OIC) of May 1, 2020, and Bill C-21 will lead to the unnecessary criminalization of firearms owners and the diminishing of individual firearms owners' property rights to own and use their firearms for sustenance hunting, sport, and recreation.
With Bill C-21 and the closing of the OIC amnesty period, citizens of the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan and other indigenous Canadians could be subject to high levels of firearm seizures and prosecution due to lack of knowledge of regulations and varied levels of licensing.
This Memorandum seeks to further strengthen The Saskatchewan Firearms Act, which some refer to as a “firewall” against overreach by Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government.
The MOU lists four specific areas of collaboration:
- Promotion of education and licensing of as many community members as possible.
- Minimizing unnecessary criminalization of individuals for regulatory offences.
- The need for appropriate compensation for seized firearms.
- Protection of gun owners' current and future privileges.
The Chief Firearms Office will also host a series of training days – “1 day to Get Your PAL” (Possession and Acquisition Licence) – for the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and provide assistance with completing all forms required to apply for a PAL.
"To build those communities together, build our province and our nation, that's what people expect leaders to do and that's what we're doing today with the two memorandum of understanding," Premier Scott Moe said Saturday during a scrum with reporters after the signing ceremony at the Métis Nation Legislative Assembly in Saskatoon.
“We are proud to sign this agreement with Métis Nation–Saskatchewan to promote public awareness of firearms safety and to continue Saskatchewan’s strong tradition of responsible firearms ownership,” Public Safety Minister Paul Merriman said.
“This agreement plays a crucial role in recognizing and preserving the cultural and historical practices of hunting and trapping,” Merriman said.
Saskatchewan’s agreement with Métis Nation–Saskatchewan is a shining example of how public safety is enhanced through education, without abusing the property rights and freedoms of Canadians.
Congratulations to Chief Firearms Officer Robert Freberg, Public Safety Minister Paul Merriman, Premier Scott Moe and Glen McCallum, President of Metis Nation–Saskatchewan for their leadership in this area.
There is a great lesson for Ottawa to learn from this Made-In-Saskatchewan solution… should they choose to (finally) pay attention to the needs and desires of ordinary Canadians.
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With Parks Canada sanctioning the AR-15 for humanely harvesting deer, is any ban justified?
Yes: 1.7%
No: 98.3%
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Sent: November 25, 2023
Subject: Government hypocrisy and Gulf Island deer cull
The National Parks Board asked for the exemption for AR style firearms with suppressors and got the exemption. Who granted them an exemption to discharge firearms in a national park? Who granted them an exemption to shoot wildlife from a helicopter? Provincial regulation restrictions on the discharge of firearms states "unlawful to hunt or discharge a firearm within 100 meters of a church"..."dwelling house".. Why does phase 2 have a 25 meter restriction in a national park?
This is the same board that allows forest fires to burn without being fought.
The Liberal government goes after the provincial governments for the increase in forest fires. This same Liberal government will not say a word about the lack of response to park fires. Just more government hypocrisy.
Michael B.
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Sent: November 24, 2023
Subject: When in doubt, never
The USA company that's coming to Sidney Island, British Columbia, to cull deer is White Buffalo Inc.
According to their "Sharpshooting Protocol" they have:
#6) When in doubt, never shoot.
Bob
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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/
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NOTE: Firearm Legal Defence is not a CSSA product, but it is highly recommended by the association and is used by our staff and directors.
– Tony Bernardo, CSSA's Executive Director
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