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POSTS FROM CANADA

VIDEO: LANGLEY RANGE OFFERS GUN SHOOTING OPTIONS Law enforcement, hunters, and others can shoot indoors at a recently opened Walnut Grove facility. by Ronda Payne - Fri Sep 1st, 2017 10:00am https://www.aldergrovestar.com/business/video-langley-range-offers-gun-shooting-options/

CBC - VICTIM OF 'VERY VIOLENT' SHERIDAN MALL SHOOTING TARGETED BY FOUR MEN: POLICE Toronto's latest homicide victim was surrounded by four men, chased inside in a hail of bullets and died on the plaza's floor while horrified shoppers and employees looked on. By Andrea Janus, CBC News - Last Updated: Sep 01, 2017 4:15 PM ET http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/victim-of-very-violent-sheridan-mall-shooting-targeted-by-four-men-police-1.4271697

CBC - TORONTO DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD SUSPENDS PROGRAM THAT PUT ARMED OFFICERS IN SCHOOLS - Under the program, officers were deployed in 36 of 75 TDSB schools. However, activist groups such as Black Lives Matter Toronto have been demanding that the program be scrapped as one measure aimed at addressing anti- black racism in the education system. CBC News - Last Updated: Sep 01, 2017 5:11 AM ET http://ww w.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/school-resource-officer-program-shelved-1.4269698

RADIO CANADA INTERNATIONAL - IS HUNTING WITH DRONES ETHICAL? CANADA’S YUKON TERRITORY SAYS ‘NO’ - In Canada, southern provinces like Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan have also banned drones for spotting wildlife. But controversy over the practice continues to rage in other jurisdictions like and Nova Scotia. By Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic - Friday 1 September, 2017 http://www.rcinet.ca/en/2017/09/01/is-hunting-with-drones-ethical-canadas-yukon-territory-says-no/

N.B. DEPUTY MINISTER DEFENDS ARMING SHERIFFS AND SAFETY ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS A recent risk analysis revealed the work of peace officers on highways, roadside and mobile units does "bear some risk, as demonstrated across North America," CBC - September 1, 2017 https://ca.news.yahoo.com/deputy-minister-defends-arming-sheriffs-134725484.html

REPLICA GUN, REAL CHARGES AFTER INCIDENT DOWNTOWN "This is a reminder that individuals who display replica firearms in order to intimidate or commit a crime will be charged accordingly under the Criminal Code of Canada," police said in a statement. By Sudbury Star Staff - September 1, 2017 http://www.thesudburystar.com/2017/09/01/replica-gun-real-charges-after-incident-downtown

THE RCMP FIREARMS INTERNET INVESTIGATION SUPPORT UNIT So what does the RCMP FIISU do? Well, from the ATIP provided by Mr. Young, the FIISU’s primary task is the screening and investigating of firearm license applicants and “licensed clients,” otherwise known as licensed gun owners. By Daniel Fritter, Calibre Magazine - August 30, 2017 http://calibremag.ca/the-rcmp-fiisu/

HALIFAX MAN FACING CHARGE OVER AIRSOFT GUNS Police say the man pointed a gun at a neighbour's window in Halifax on Wednesday night. Police charged the man with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He’s due in court in October. Published on Thu Aug 31, 2017 http://www.metronews.ca/news/halifax/2017/08/31/halifax-man-facing-charge-over-airsoft-guns.html 1

DND HIGH RIVER RESPONSE: “AT NO TIME DID OUR SOLDERS TOUCH ANY WEAPONS” OOPS!!! HIGH RIVER ACCESS TO INFORMATION DEPT. OF NATIONAL DEFENCE RESPONSE – August 22, 2017 https://dennisryoung.ca/2017/09/01/dnd-high-river-response-no-time-solders-touch-weapons-oops/

COMMENT #1: Odd that the officers ‘on high’ chose to close this investigation down after just 8 minutes, without conducting a proper investigation and without answering all the questions posed by the Defence Minister’s office. COMMENT #2: ‘I don’t expect that it will surface again unless some type of evidence to the contrary is presented’ – like a photograph with soldiers touching firearms handed to them by a RCMP officer?

CBC - FORGET WOLF CULLS: RESEARCHER SAYS MORE MOOSE AND DEER HUNTING WOULD HELP B.C. CARIBOU - Research found areas where moose hunting was increased had fewer wolves and fewer caribou killed. By Liam Britten, CBC News - Last Updated: Aug 31, 2017 11:33 AM PT http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-caribou-wolf-cull-1.4269660

WINNIPEG POLICE FIND IMPROVISED GUNS AT ST. BONIFACE HOME 1 weapon had spent .410-calibre round inside it. CBC News - Last Updated: Aug 29, 2017 3:36 PM CT http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/improvised-firearm-bang-stick-weapons-1.4266842

RCMP HIRING: “INTERNET FIREARMS INVESTIGATOR” By Daniel Fritter. Calibre Magazine - August 29, 2017 http://calibremag.ca/rcmp-hiring-internet-firearms-investigator/

BACKGROUND INFORMATION (1) REPORT: RCMP FIREARMS INTERNET INVESTIGATIVE SUPPORT UNIT HAS NO ESTABLISHED PUBLIC SAFETY CRITERIA https://dennisryoung.ca/2017/01/27/report-rcmp-firearms-internet- investigative-support-unit-has-no-established-public-safety-criteria/

(2) ODD: EVEN CPIC HAS AN ESTABLISHED CRITERIA FOR PUBLIC SAFETY https://dennisryoung.ca/2016/07/26/rcmp-report-police-info-on-cpic-when-searching-on-public-safety-variables/

(3) CANADA HAS A FIREARMS INTERNET INVESTIGATIONS SUPPORT UNIT In addition, the FIIS unit generated a number of files for police investigation and identified potential school firearm threats within Canada and within the United States.” Wait. Within the U.S.? By Robert Farago – January 19, 2014 http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2014/01/robert-farago/canada-firearms-internet-investigations-support-unit-u-s/

CBC - MORE THAN 30 BULLET CASINGS FOUND AT SCENE OF NEPEAN SHOOTOUT 1 man injured by gunfire and released from hospital, while police search for suspects CBC News - Last Updated: Aug 28, 2017 10:28 AM ET http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/30-bullet-casings-found-shooting-nepean-1.4263825

LETTER: FACTUAL CLARIFICATION IN ORDER RE: FIREARMS ADVERTISEMENT Criminals purchase their firearms on the black market and generally favour automatic weapons. They certainly don't buy at retail prices from legitimate dealers. Yes, Mr. Dallas these weapons can kill humans, but they were not specifically designed for this purpose. In Canada, they are for hunting and marksmanship. By Glenn Milbradt, Langley - updated Aug 28, 2017 at 12:00 PM http://www.bclocalnews.com/opinion/442028273.html

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GUN SAFES IN CANADA So what does the law say, exactly? Well, we’ll spare you the legalese, and lean instead on the RCMP’s definitions provided by the Canadian Firearms Program. According to that resource, non-restricted firearms must either be trigger locked, or locked inside a “cabinet, container, or room that is difficult to break into.” Restricted firearms must be trigger locked and locked inside a similarly defined apparatus. By Daniel Fritter, Calibre Magazine - August 28, 2017 http://calibremag.ca/gun-safes-in-canada/

GUN SHOP OWNER SPEAKS OUT ON HAMILTON SPECTATOR AD CONTROVERSY The recent gun ad in our Hamilton Spectator was met with some negative concerns. I hope to clear up some statements made by a couple of the letter writers. OPINION 01:20 PM by Dan and Leigh Nagy Hamilton Spectator NOTE: and Leigh Nagy are owners of Eli’s Guns & Archery in Simcoe. https://www.thespec.com/opinion-story/7524648-gun-shop-owner-speaks-out-on-hamilton-spectator-ad-controversy/

2017 IPSC HANDGUN WORLD SHOOT August 27 to September 3, 2017 Main Match for the 2017 IPSC Handgun World Shoot XVIII starts, at the new National Shooting Sport Center (CNTS) in Châteauroux, France. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/08/28/2017-ipsc-handgun-world-shoot/

CANADA C3: AN OLYMPIAN ON HIS 'EYE-OPENING' JOURNEY TO CANADA'S NORTH As Josh says, the sport doesn't get much attention, though it demands an incredibly varied skill set: fencing, swimming, riding a horse, running and shooting in events that take place over several hours in a single day. By Omar Sachedina, Ottawa News Bureau Correspondent, CTV National News - Published Saturday, August 26, 2017 http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/canada-c3-an-olympian-on-his-eye-opening-journey-to-canada-s-north-1.3562839

RCMP CLAIM: ‘NO RECORDS EXIST’ FOR 3 YEARS OF FIREARMS PROGRAM SPENDING https://dennisryoung.ca/2017/08/26/rcmp-claim-no-records-exist-3-years-firearms-program-costs/ RCMP REPORT: FIREARMS PROGRAM SPENDING FOR 2014/15 = $53,811,655 PARLIAMENT STILL IN THE DARK: “no records exist for the 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14 fiscal years.” Posted by Dennis R. Young - August 26, 2017

FIREARM FAQ: LONG GUN REGISTRY VS. RESTRICTED FIREARM REGISTRY There may not be a “Long Gun Registry” in Canada, but you are still required to register some long guns. By Eddie Banner - Calibre Magazine - August 24, 2017 http://calibremag.ca/firearm-faq-long-gun-registry-vs-restricted-firearm-registry/

FIREARM FAQ: REVOLVER vs SEMI-AUTO Once upon a time, revolvers were considered to be more reliable than semi-automatic handguns. And it used to be true. But no longer. By Eddie Banner, Calibre Magazine - August 23, 2017 http://calibremag.ca/firearm-faq-revolver-vs-semi-auto/

TRAINING FOR NEW RANGER RIFLE BEGINS AT VALCARTIER BASE Staff from the 2nd Canadian Rangers Patrol Group (2 CRPG) are undergoing training on the new C19 rifle at Valcartier Base, Quebec. The course, which started Monday and runs until August 23, will allow them to teach the basics of this rifle to the Canadian Rangers (CR) from 2 CRPG. The rifles will be distributed to the rangers in 2018/2019. By David Pugliese, - Last Updated: August 22, 2017 2:14 AM ED http://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/training-for-new-ranger-rifle-begins-at-valcartier-base

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RECLASSIFICATION AND REGISTRIES: WHY YOU SHOULD CARE So, for those who often wonder why conservatives are so concerned about firearms, here are the top three reasons why you should also care. August 18, 2017 Mark Johnson, Contributor, Conservative Futures Mark Johnson has spent the last decade as a senior advisor to Conservative politicians, including two consecutive federal Ministers of Public Safety. http://www.conservativefutures.ca/reclassification_and_registries_why_you_should_care

DR. CAILLIN LANGMANN’S CRITIQUE OF GUNS AND RURAL SUICIDE STUDY – AUGUST 18, 2017 There is no more risk suicide in the rural than the densely populated areas. https://www.facebook.com/caillin.langmann/posts/10155399987826006?pnref=story

POSTS FROM THE UNITED STATES & OTHER COUNTRIES

GUN FREE SOUTH AFRICA: ILLEGAL WEAPONS MUST BE DESTROYED Gun Free SA says the entire chain of firearms control management must be reviewed if authorities are serious about preventing guns moving from the legal system into the illegal market. By Lauren Isaacs - September 1, 2017 http://ewn.co.za/2017/09/01/gun-free-sa-stresses-importance-of-destroying-illegal-weapons

AUSTRALIA’S PRO AND ANTI-GUN RESEARCHERS AGREE, GUN TURN-INS DON’T WORK Despite the overwhelming evidence that gun buy backs (more appropriately called turn-ins) do not affect violent crime, these anti-gun ceremonies continue to be a feature of the American political landscape. NRA/ILA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 https://www.nraila.org/articles/20170901/australia-s-pro-and-anti-gun-researchers-agree-gun-turn-ins-don-t-work

DISAFFECTED GUN CONTROL ACTIVIST EXPOSES BLOOMBERG’S “TOP-DOWN BUREAUCRACY” During CBS’s 60 Minutes interview, reporter Steve Kroft noted that Bloomberg has spent “a hundred and thirty-five million dollars to battle the NRA on gun control.” NRA/ILA - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 https://www.nraila.org/articles/20170901/disaffected-gun-control-activist-exposes-bloomberg-s-top-down-bureaucracy

FORBES - TRACKING MILITARY WEAPONRY AND WAR MACHINES FLOWING TO AMERICA'S LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS The rule change means weapons typically reserved for war-time use – tracked armored (tank-like) vehicles, weaponized aircraft and vessels, grenade launchers, bayonets, and firearms with ammunition of .50-caliber or higher – will start flowing to local law enforcement agencies through the Department of Defense’s 1033 Program. By Adam Andrzejewski , CONTRIBUTOR, FORBES - August 31, 2017 https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamandrzejewski/2017/08/31/tracking-military-weaponry-and-war-machines-flowing-to-americas- local-police-departments/#619947cb2b63

VIDEO - BEARS VS HANDGUNS: DEFENDING YOURSELF IN BEAR COUNTRY In this episode of TFBTV, James discusses whether or not carrying a large caliber handgun is a good idea for defending the person against large predators (in particular, brown bears), alternatives to a handgun, the logistics of using one (including a quick-draw-and-shoot test!), the types of calibers and ammo to consider, and other related matters. TFB TV - Published on Aug 31, 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlaJsnEzjNE

YOUNG BLOOD: HOW TO GET KIDS INTO HUNTING Hunting’s future depends on recruiting youngsters. Here’s how to do it right—and have a blast along the way BY WILL BRANTLEY AND MICHAEL PENDLEY, FIELD AND STREAM - AUGUST 30, 2017 http://www.fieldandstream.com/how-to-recruit-young-hunters

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BOOKMARK THIS: OVER 400 LINKS GOOGLE DOESN’T WANT YOU TO VISIT Tuesday, August 29, 2017 by Thomas Dishaw http://govtslaves.com/2017-08-29-bookmark-this-over-400-links-google-doesnt-want-you-to-visit.html

EXCERPT #1: GUNS • NRAILA.ORG • Guns.com • Thefirearmblog.com • Gunshowtrader.com • Gunssavelives.com • Ammoland.com • Northeasternshooters.com • Bearingarms.com • Gunsamerica.com • Thetruthaboutguns.com • AR15.COM

EXCERPT #2: Google describes exactly how they plan to suppress any information they deem unfit for readers. Highlighted at the bottom of page 108 Google states: ● Pages that directly contradict well established scientific or medical consensus for queries seeking scientific or medical information, unless the query indicates the user is seeking an alternative viewpoint. ● Pages that directly contradict well-established historical facts (e.g., unsubstantiated conspiracy theories), unless the query clearly indicates the user is seeking an alternative viewpoint.

ABC AUDIO - COULD AUSTRALIA LEARN FROM US APPROACH TO GUN VIOLENCE? And some researchers say that Australians can in fact learn lessons from the Americans on driving down gun deaths. By Stephen Smiley on The World Today with EleanorHall http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/worldtoday/could-australia-learn-from-us-approach-to-gun-violence/8852674

ISRAEL - FOLLOWING NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS, ISRAELI ARMY LIMITS CARRYING OF PRIVATE HANDGUNS ON ITS BASES - Guns on bases became more prevalent following wave of terror incidents that began in October 2015 and introduction of laxer policy in granting permits, initiated by Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan By Gili Cohen Aug 28, 2017 http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-1.809321

GUN INJURIES EXCEED $622 MILLION IN HOSPITALIZATIONS EACH YEAR: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF PUBLIC STUDY - The study, published in the current issue of the journal “Injury Epidemiology,” looked at the National Inpatient Sample — a database that estimates outcomes related to hospital admissions — to analyze hospitalizations due to firearm injuries between 2003 and 2013. Researchers looked only at costs associated with the immediate hospitalization after a gun injury and did not consider associated costs after discharge. In that time period, there were more than 336,000 hospital admissions that were a result of a firearm injury, with handguns accounting for more than 70 percent of the costs for admissions for which the type of firearm was known. By Chelsea Keenan The Gazette - August 27, 2017 http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/gun-injuries-exceed- million-in-hospitalizations-each-year-ui-study/article_0a8e6275-8ad8-5b04-871a-f3288ccbca73.html

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'GHOST GUNS' ARE EASY TO BUILD, LEGAL AND COMPLETELY UNTRACEABLE With advances in technology it has become increasingly easy for people to make their own guns by either buying unfinished lower receivers and making simple modifications, or creating lower receivers from scratch. It is illegal is to make these kinds of guns for sale, or to sell as a middleman. And a felon is prohibited from owning any kind of gun. By Kristina Davis, Contact Reporter - August 27, 2017 http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/sd-me-ghost-guns-20170825-story.html

SECOND GRADERS WENT ON A FIELD TRIP — TO A GUN RANGE, WHERE THEY POSED WITH FIREARMS - The school’s owner defended the decision, telling the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the trip was “a wonderful educational experience.” BY GREG HADLEY - AUGUST 26, 2017 3:51 PM http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article169579402.html

WHAT'S THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST BEARS: FIREARMS OR PEPPER SPRAY? Alaska game wardens and backcountry rangers might carry bear spray, but their go-to protection in bear country is a pump-action shotgun loaded with slugs. BY CHARLOTTE AUSTIN - AUGUST 24, 2017 http://www.outdoorlife.com/whats-best-defense-against-bears-firearms-or-pepper-spray

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "The use of force to achieve equality will destroy freedom, and the force, introduced for good purposes, will end up in the hands of people who use it to promote their own interest." -- Milton Friedman (1912-2006) Nobel Prize-winning economist, economic advisor to President Ronald Reagan, "ultimate guru of the free-market system" http://quotes.liberty-tree.ca/quote_blog/Milton.Friedman.Quote.C81E

JOHN IVISON: HOW JUSTIN TRUDEAU IS GOVERNING LIKE HARPER Trudeau's control of security committee membership belies Liberal promises about respect for parliament By John Ivison - August 31, 2017 http://nationalpost.com/news/politics/john-ivison-how-justin-trudeau-is-governing-like-harper

WASH. TIMES - LEFT-WING ACTIVISTS LAUNCH ‘NO RED CROSS’ CAMPAIGN, ASK FOR DONOR DOLLARS - Activists are discouraging Hurricane Harvey donors from giving to the American Red Cross and urging them instead to contribute to left-wing causes, some of which are advocacy groups engaged in little if any emergency relief work. By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times - Thursday, August 31, 2017 http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/31/red-cross-donations-discouraged-by-left-wing-activ/

OTTAWA CITIZEN - WHEN WE ALL DRIVE ELECTRIC, GOVERNMENT LOSES BIG TIME A big reduction in gas tax would seriously affect Canada’s ability to pay for roads but it would also undermine a top source of transit dollars. Federal and provincial governments will collect $23.5 billion in gasoline and diesel taxes this year, according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. In addition, they will take in nearly $1.8 billion in sales taxes. By by Randall Denley - Last Updated: August 30, 2017 5:26 PM EDT http://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/columnists/denley-when-we-all-drive-electric-government-loses-big-time

STEPHEN GALLAGHER: WE MUST STOP THE MASS INFLUX OF ILLEGALS NOW Stephen Gallagher lives in Montreal and has lectured in political science at various Canadian universities. He has recently served for six years as a member of the Immigration and Refugee Board. The solution is to implement internationally accepted migration management policy and practice embodied in the principles of the European Dublin Regulation.

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By Stephen Gallagher - Updated: August 28, 2017 6:00 AM PDT - Stephen Gallagher lives in Montreal and has lectured in political science at various Canadian universities. He has recently served for six years as a member of the Immigration and Refugee Board. http://vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/stephen-gallagher-we-must-stop-the-mass-influx-of-illegals-now

TORONTO SUN - HOW MUCH LONGER UNTIL GOVERNMENT CHANGES TUNE ON BORDER FIASCO? It boggles the mind why the PM – the person most responsible for protecting the integrity of our federal borders – can’t even once mumble that he does not want people crossing illegally into this country. BY ANTHONY FUREY, POSTMEDIA NETWORK - UPDATED: SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2017 http://www.torontosun.com/2017/08/26/how-much-longer-until-government-changes-tune-on-border-fiasco

TORONTO SUN - IT'S TIME FOR A TAX REVOLT IN CANADA According to Fraser, the 42.5% we surrender to federal, provincial and municipal governments is more than we pay for food, clothing and shelter – combined! We pay 37.4% for the basic necessities. BY LORNE GUNTER, EDMONTON SUN - UPDATED: SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2017 06:14 PM EDT http://www.torontosun.com/2017/08/26/its-time-for-a-tax-revolt-in-canada

GLOBE AND MAIL - SOME CONSERVATIVES HAVE DENOUNCED THE REBEL. WHAT TOOK SO LONG? - In fact, while the chronicles of the Conservative Party of Canada and Ezra Levant are long and troubling, there are principled and articulate conservative voices in this country. By TABATHA SOUTHEY, Aug. 25, 2017 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/why-did-it-take-so-long-for-the-conservatives-to-denounce-the-rebel/article36088082/

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