The Saskatchewan Firearms Act (SFA) starts Friday with the implementation of significant parts of the act to increase public safety and protect “the rights of lawful firearms owners across the province.”
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“The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to see this legislation come into effect today,” said Christine Tell, minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety.
Christopher Oldcorn is a Saskatchewan Reporter for the Western Standard & Saskatchewan Standard. He studied at the Centre for Investigative Journalism at Goldsmith’s, University of London and served as editor-in-chief of the SaultOnline.
Misleading title. Protection from the confiscation is not a good price for your property (paid for with your own money). It’s PREVENTING THE CONFISCATION
This is a big fat nothing burrito. This is not going to stop the confiscation of firearms. Just a political move to make the conservative base think the province is doing something. Pandering to this western separatism and pro gun nonsense.
I knew a guy who was shot in a bar in Minot last weekend. Minor argument turned into murder when one of the guys pulls out his legal handgun and shoots the other guy. 3rd such bar shooting in Minot in less than 6 months. That is what happens with unchecked proliferation of guns and with handgun ownership in Canada doubling in the last 10 years, we're well on our way.
We should have stiffer background and mental health checks. Only be allowed registered bolt action hunting rifles. Full stop.
Nonsense. Law abiding citizens in Canada can use handguns and what Trudeau calls “military grade assault style weapons” every day without negative consequences. And the guy you said was shot was shot with a shotgun. So your argument falls flat!! The preponderance of gun crime in Canada is committed with illegally-obtained firearms such as those smuggled into Canada across the border. When we outlaw guns, only outlaws will have guns!!
If he pulled out his handgun, then it wasn't legal, as you can't carry a concealed weapon of any kind, and, any handgun must have a trigger lock in place when not in a safe. So your argument is moot. He was obviously another criminal, utilizing an illegal firearm, not an honest gun owner.
A class action lawsuit should be brought against any government organization trying to expropriate legally purchased firearms. This grab is against our heritage. Trace anyone's lineage, we all had to hunt at one time or another. Grocery stores were not available back then.
It doesn’t what law is enacted. Criminals will find a way to obtain weapons and use them against their victims.
I am very proud of the people and government in our sister province. Well done, Mr Moe.
As an aside, have there been any reports of the RCs breaking into the homes of the evacuees 'to search for weapons' as happened in High River during their emergency?
Is it just me, or is Moe doing almost exactly what Danielle Smith campaigned on, during her election? The world doesn't seem to have ended, maybe if the UCP wins a majority, Danielle can enact all the best stuff that Moe hasn't tackled yet.
So what is this act actually doing to stop the confiscation of legally purchased firearms? It looks like they will get us a fair price for our confiscated legally purchased firearms. Big deal.
Very disappointed with the sask Party “government” not making it clear that this is private property they intend to take. Which is in my view is just the beginning of the federal government plan for folks in Saskatchewan to own nothing and like it!!
And buy the way, please don’t use taxpayers money for turned in firearms. Start with the Trudeau foundation and when that money runs out, find another foundation until their money is gone and so on….
If the ndp wins they will FULLY enact the Feds gun grab in our province and they will overturn ANY gun legislation that protects Albertan's. The ndp is FOR full gun control and they back the Feds. Look out for your guns if they win, heck look out for our Province if they win. We are finished as a province if the ndp gets in. They will do whatever the Feds want and will destroy Alberta.
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Separation is the answer
Absolutely
Misleading title. Protection from the confiscation is not a good price for your property (paid for with your own money). It’s PREVENTING THE CONFISCATION
Your right just another political move too cover up the real problem yet too come communist Canada here we come
If the office ends up being managed by a kenny style Turncoat, there is no safeguard to prevent that. We need 2nd amendment protection.
This is a big fat nothing burrito. This is not going to stop the confiscation of firearms. Just a political move to make the conservative base think the province is doing something. Pandering to this western separatism and pro gun nonsense.
I knew a guy who was shot in a bar in Minot last weekend. Minor argument turned into murder when one of the guys pulls out his legal handgun and shoots the other guy. 3rd such bar shooting in Minot in less than 6 months. That is what happens with unchecked proliferation of guns and with handgun ownership in Canada doubling in the last 10 years, we're well on our way.
We should have stiffer background and mental health checks. Only be allowed registered bolt action hunting rifles. Full stop.
Nonsense. Law abiding citizens in Canada can use handguns and what Trudeau calls “military grade assault style weapons” every day without negative consequences. And the guy you said was shot was shot with a shotgun. So your argument falls flat!! The preponderance of gun crime in Canada is committed with illegally-obtained firearms such as those smuggled into Canada across the border. When we outlaw guns, only outlaws will have guns!!
If he pulled out his handgun, then it wasn't legal, as you can't carry a concealed weapon of any kind, and, any handgun must have a trigger lock in place when not in a safe. So your argument is moot. He was obviously another criminal, utilizing an illegal firearm, not an honest gun owner.
Why does nearly every article has to have a picture of that POS Turdeau in it.??
It nauseates me to see his arrogant mug time and again.
I would gladly watch his funeral though.
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A class action lawsuit should be brought against any government organization trying to expropriate legally purchased firearms. This grab is against our heritage. Trace anyone's lineage, we all had to hunt at one time or another. Grocery stores were not available back then.
It doesn’t what law is enacted. Criminals will find a way to obtain weapons and use them against their victims.
I am very proud of the people and government in our sister province. Well done, Mr Moe.
As an aside, have there been any reports of the RCs breaking into the homes of the evacuees 'to search for weapons' as happened in High River during their emergency?
Is it just me, or is Moe doing almost exactly what Danielle Smith campaigned on, during her election? The world doesn't seem to have ended, maybe if the UCP wins a majority, Danielle can enact all the best stuff that Moe hasn't tackled yet.
Gotta say, I’ve got reservations about this. Just don’t fully trust it.
Agree Democracy!!
So what is this act actually doing to stop the confiscation of legally purchased firearms? It looks like they will get us a fair price for our confiscated legally purchased firearms. Big deal.
Reminds me of Kenneys strongly worded letters...
Very disappointed with the sask Party “government” not making it clear that this is private property they intend to take. Which is in my view is just the beginning of the federal government plan for folks in Saskatchewan to own nothing and like it!!
If anyone is foolish enough to turn in their firearms, make sure it is net worth and receipt of payment prior to release to the communist thugs.
If they are registered then they know where they are and who bought them...unless they got lost somewhere
And buy the way, please don’t use taxpayers money for turned in firearms. Start with the Trudeau foundation and when that money runs out, find another foundation until their money is gone and so on….
Good idea, I agree.
I hope the Alberta legislation happens soon because I dont trust NDP at all since they report directly to our pm
Jimmy you had better hope the UCP wins!!
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If the ndp wins they will FULLY enact the Feds gun grab in our province and they will overturn ANY gun legislation that protects Albertan's. The ndp is FOR full gun control and they back the Feds. Look out for your guns if they win, heck look out for our Province if they win. We are finished as a province if the ndp gets in. They will do whatever the Feds want and will destroy Alberta.
Agreed. The WEF has its fingers in to the Federal govt and down to the municipal levels!
No, they report directly to the WEF!
You can bank on it that the New Demolition Party will quickly rescind the Alberta gun legislation when they "fraudulently" happen to win the election.
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