Canadian Shooting Sports Association

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The Canadian Shooting Sports Association (CSSA) stands firmly behind the recent statement made by our legal counsel, Ed Burlew, regarding Firearms Reference Table (FRT) opinions and their legal status in Canada. As Mr. Burlew clearly explained, an FRT opinion does not, in…

When you'll only listen to certain stakeholders, you show that there's an extreme bias and forming an educated opinion isn't in your interest.

🔺 Firearm Crime Totals Climb 🔺 While crime involving guns continues to climb, the government of Canada keeps doubling down on policies that punish law-abiding gun owners. Instead of targeting gangs and violent offenders, they’re focusing on hunters, sport shooters, and…

At the Canadian Shooting Sports Association, we’re proud to see families embracing Canada’s outdoor heritage together. Every hunt is a chance to preserve our traditions, promote safety and respect, and protect the future of our sport for generations to come. Preserve. Promote.…

cssa-cila.org/the-quiet-kill… 🚨 Ottawa’s quietly backpedalling on the 2020 gun ban while everyone’s distracted by grocery bills and climate drama. The new Pre-Budget Consultation lets YOU decide what matters — and Question 3 is where it counts. Forget the gun confiscation and back…

🚨 WARNING: Firearms Owners—Have Your Say! The Liberals are consulting Canadians to prepare for their new federal budget, and your input matters. When filling out the survey, check off up to any three boxes in Section 3—but do not select the highlighted one. Don’t give the…

Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaking in Hamilton, says most illegal guns in Canada come from the U.S. and promises new legislation this fall to strengthen the border. The big question: Will the Carney government actually go after criminals, or just make life tougher for hunters,…

For a decade, Canada’s shooting community has faced unfair policies and uncertainty—classifications changed with the stroke of a pen, rights eroded overnight. We call on our new Prime Minister: don’t repeat the same mistakes. Let’s have an open, honest conversation with all…

cssa-cila.org/penticton-shoo… 🚨 After 42 years serving police, youth, and the Penticton community, the PSSA shooting range faces eviction. This isn’t just about a range—it’s about public safety, youth education, and law enforcement training. The federal government is forcing closure,…

The RCMP’s reclassification of the Sterling Arms R9 MK1 from non-restricted to prohibited is a massive blow to Canada’s competitive sport shooting community. The R9 MK1 was one of the few firearms left for athletes competing in pistol-calibre carbine (PCC) events in Canada. These…

Disappointed to see Minister Anandasangaree only meeting with anti-gun lobby groups, while leaving law-abiding firearms owners and the Canadian Shooting Sports Association out of the conversation. Real public safety solutions demand input from everyone—excluding our voices isn’t…

When are you going to meet with the @CCFR_CCDAF, @CSSA_CILA, @CanadasNFA and other stakeholders concerned about the government confiscating their lawfully obtained property?

cssa-cila.org/argentinas-gun… Argentina just flipped the script on gun laws — and there’s a lesson here for Canada. 🇦🇷🔄🇨🇦 Why are we still targeting law-abiding gun owners while 86% of crime guns come from the US? What if real public safety means trusting responsible citizens and…

👉Updated version 🚨 IMPORTANT FIREARMS UPDATE 🚨 Attention, Canadian shooters: The Sterling Arms R9 MK1, once celebrated as a top-tier Pistol Calibre Carbine in our community, has just been reclassified as a prohibited firearm by the RCMP as of July 6, 2025. This includes all…

Looks like Ottawa’s efforts have mostly resulted in more red tape, not results. We’re comfortable with the delays—each new bureaucratic hurdle only underscores what’s become clear: there’s no practical plan in place for collecting firearms, and insufficient funding to properly…

Happy Canada Day from the Canadian Shooting Sports Association! As we celebrate our nation’s birthday, we’re reminded of the traditions and freedoms that help define us as Canadians. Firearms ownership and marksmanship have deep roots in our history—from hunting and sport…

cssa-cila.org/liberal-firear… Distrust. Non-compliance. Sky-high costs. The Liberal government’s gun confiscation plan is facing serious pushback from law-abiding Canadians—especially in the West. Even Ottawa’s own report warns: most licensed gun owners won’t comply. If this scheme…

The Liberal government’s “assault-style” firearm confiscation plan still hasn’t collected a single gun from RCMP-vetted Canadians. Billions spent, four missed deadlines, and zero impact on public safety—because 90% of crime guns are smuggled in from the U.S. Here’s a shocker:…