Firearms ban update
The federal government banned another 324 models of what the Liberals deemed “assault-style firearms” on Dec. 5.
Gun buyback* costs ballooning
The gun buyback* program has already cost $42 million, and not one gun has been bought back yet. The original cost estimate was $8.8 million.
PAL now required for mag purchases
Canadian firearms owners are now required to present their Possession Acquisition Licence (PAL) when buying a cartridge magazine.
CSAAA banquet honours industry legends
Three Canadian industry legends were honoured by the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association (CSAAA) on Dec. 1.
First stage of buyback moving ahead
The first stage of the buyback of what the government calls “military-style assault rifles” will involve industry and retailers.
Ammo supply still spotty
This hunting season, ammunition availability should improve but could still be limited due to consumer demand and the impact of COVID-19.
Canpar stops shipping firearms and ammo
An unexpected announcement by Canpar Express that it would no longer ship firearms, ammunition or gun parts as of noon on May 27 caught its firearms industry customers by surprise and has disrupted some deliveries.
Ammunition shortage in Canada
Several conditions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic have caused an ammunition shortage all across Canada.
Common shotguns unaffected by firearms ban, feds say
Despite a widely publicized legal opinion voiced by the CSAAA and the CSAA, 10 and 12 gauge shotguns remain legal in Canada.