Canadian Shooting Sports Association

cssa-cila.org/ottawa-delays-… Tough news for Canadian firearm retailers: Ottawa just delayed the next round of compensation for banned gun inventory—again. No new start date, and businesses are still stuck holding millions in devalued firearms. Meanwhile, the national confiscation…

It’s not just about so-called “assault-style rifles.” Once the anti-gun lobby starts moving the goalposts, they don’t stop. Today, it’s legal firearms—tomorrow, maybe your kid’s Super Soaker. We're drawing the line to protect not just our sport, but every Canadian’s right to…

Liberal MP Jaime Battiste says he “hasn’t heard anything negative about it, people are not talking about it.” The gun confiscation pilot in his own riding. Maybe that’s because it only managed to collect 22 out of an estimated 200 firearms—an 11% return at best. This is more…

A few days ago, the Cape Breton Regional Police Chief suddenly announced his retirement, but with no official reason offered. The timing is interesting, coming right after the region’s failed “gun grab” pilot project. We’re not saying it’s directly connected—but let’s just say, a…

On November 15, 2025, the Western Standard published an opinion piece by our Executive Director, Tony Bernardo, titled “Target criminals, not the compliant.” Canadian firearms owners are among the most vetted and responsible citizens. Yet Ottawa’s approach punishes the lawful…

The Liberal government wants to ban hunting rifles — but Canada’s firearms community won’t let it happen. Join members of the firearms community and make your voice heard at the STOP THE LIBERAL HUNTING RIFLE BAN RALLY. Stand with Conservative Shadow Minister for Hunting,…

Only 22 firearms seized in the Cape Breton pilot, according to local police. And yet, this federal confiscation program is being touted as a major step for public safety? All it’s accomplishing is alienating and punishing responsible gun owners—folks who’ve followed every rule,…

Court battle launched! The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is taking the federal government to court, demanding transparency on the true costs of the Liberal gun confiscation program. After years of delay on access-to-information requests, taxpayers are still being kept in the…

cssa-cila.org/carney-cooking… Canada’s “new” defence plan? Rebrand paperwork and call it an army. Coast Guard, payroll clerks, policy analysts—now counted as NATO’s fighting force. Meanwhile, licensed, trained firearm owners are still treated as the enemy at home. This isn’t security;…

The Toronto Sun cartoon nailed it: civil servants lined up for reservist training, awkwardly sharing a single old firearm “from the confiscation program.” It’s funny because it’s true—most Canadians have no intention of complying with Ottawa’s misguided confiscation plans. The…

MP Jacob Mantle called it like it is: Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree has finally admitted the obvious — the federal government's gun confiscation scheme won’t work, it’s a waste of money, and even he can’t explain the logic behind it. Canadians deserve real…

When I asked if the Liberal gun confiscation is a good use of “already stretched thin” police resources, OPP Inspector Beaudin said focusing on nefarious activity & organized crime is a “better bang for our buck”   Watch what the Liberal Public Safety Minister said when I asked…

The Liberal government continues to dodge real questions about the future of the SKS—a staple hunting rifle for countless Inuit and First Nations communities across northern Canada. When pressed, the Public Safety Minister couldn't offer a straight answer: Will the Liberals…

Today, we pause to remember those who served, and those who never made it home. On Remembrance Day, we honour the courage and sacrifice of Canada’s veterans—men and women who faced unimaginable odds so we could live freely. Whether in uniform across distant battlefields or…

cssa-cila.org/cssa-member-pu… Are you tired of Canadian gun policy that targets the wrong people? So are we. Our members agree: it’s time for real solutions—stronger border enforcement, smarter policing, and respect for licensed owners—not more political theatre. The mood? Fired up…

Honoured to have our Office Manager, Heather McConaghy, attend the “A Night For The Stars Gala” hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association of Durham on behalf of the CSSA. It was an important night of fundraising, community, and honest conversations around mental health.…

The federal government still won’t reveal the real cost of their gun ban & confiscation plan—despite massive price tags ranging from $200M to $6B. Experts say it won’t stop crime & only punishes law-abiding Canadians while wasting taxpayer money. We demand transparency before a…

First Nation Chiefs and First Nation and Inuit Police forces have been clear…they won’t waste resources going after lawful firearms owners. I asked the Minister, “If they refuse to participate in the gun confiscation scheme will you cut their funding?” Watch his response👇

The Supreme Court of Canada has declined to hear Universal Ostrich Farms’ appeal. With this decision, the government-ordered cull of 400 ostriches in Edgewood, BC will very likely proceed. CSSA supports the Espersen family, who have spent years building a research-focused…