Ask a CO: On hunting waterfowl
A reader asks is it legal to use a pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) rifle for hunting waterfowl, and if you need a PAL to obtain one.
PAL now required for more
Gun owners are required to present a valid Possession and Acquisition Licence to transfer a firearm barrel or handgun slide, as of Sept. 1.
Bancroft club mentors youth
A Bancroft outdoors club has once again helped shape the next generation of conservationists through a free week-long tutoring program.
PALs needed for powder
Changes for those who purchase black or smokeless powder came into effect on May 22. Buyers must provide one of the following:
Firearm owner numbers rising
The rising number of Canadian firearm owners increased in 2023 to 2,352,504, continuing the trend. Ontario's PAL holders also increased.
Appraising a Browning .338 BAR
The following is an appraisal of a Browning Auto Rifle from Classic Gear columnist, appraiser, and consultant Ken Doherty.
OFAH calls for PAL extensions to address backlog
The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) is calling on the federal government to address what it called an “ever-growing backlog” of Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) renewal applications by offering six-month extensions.
Firearms petition gaining steam
A petition against the democratic process being used to define which “assault rifles” will be banned in the Liberals upcoming gun control agenda is nearing 84,000 signatures at press time.