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Canadian Firearms Prohibition Updates

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December 2024 Firearms Prohibition

On December 5, 2024, the Government of Canada amended the Regulations Prescribing Certain Firearms and Other Weapons, Components and Parts of Weapons, Accessories, Cartridge Magazines, Ammunition and Projectiles as Prohibited or Restricted (commonly referred to as the “Classification Regulations.”) The amendments have the effect of reclassifying certain named firearms and their variants as prohibited.

The detailed list of the 324 unique makes and models of the newly prohibited firearms can be found at https://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2024/2024-12-06-x3/html/sor-dors248-eng.html.

As the holder of a valid firearms licence, you are being contacted by the Canadian Firearms Program as you may be in possession of one of these firearms.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU:

  • As of December 5, 2024, these firearms are now classified as prohibited.
  • An Amnesty Order, expiring October 30, 2025, has been introduced which protects owners who were in legal possession of one or more of these newly prohibited firearms on the day the amendments to the Classification Regulations came into force, December 5, 2024.
  • The Amnesty Order allows individuals the time to come into compliance with the law.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE NEWLY PROHIBITED FIREARMS:

  • Owners are to keep them securely stored in accordance with their previous classification.
  • They cannot be legally used, sold or imported.
  • They may only be transported under limited circumstances as set out in the Amnesty Order.
  • They cannot be legally used for hunting unless allowed through the Amnesty Order.*
  • They cannot be used for sport shooting, either at a range or elsewhere.

*The amnesty period allows for the continued use of previously non-restricted firearms in limited circumstances (e.g., by Indigenous persons exercising Aboriginal or treaty rights to hunt and by those who hunt or trap to sustain themselves or their families), until the end of the amnesty period.

WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS:

  • Securely store the affected firearms in accordance with their previous classification and wait for further information from the Government of Canada on next steps.
  • Have your firearms deactivated by a licensed firearms business certified in deactivation.
  • Legally export your firearm.

MORE INFORMATION:

For a list of newly prohibited firearms: https//www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2024/2024-12-06-x3/html/sor-dors248-eng.html.

Information about the announcement of the prohibition: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/12/government-of-canada-extends-list-of-prohibited-assault-style-firearms-and-moves-forward-on-regulatory-changes-to-strengthen-gun-control0.html.

Canadian Firearms Program website: https://rcmp.ca/en/firearms.

Canadian Firearms Program
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
https://rcmp.ca/en/firearms
Tel: 1-800-731-4000 (toll free)

NATHAN COOMBS WILL PRESENT DFO UPDATE ON LAMPREY CONTROL

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Nathan Coombs will present an update on the DFO Lamprey Control Program at our January General Membership Meeting, at 7:30, at the SJI Conservation Centre, 1802 Twentieth Side Road. Nathan will be presenting a refreshing and positive perspective on recent news reports about an increase in lamprey numbers in the Great Lakes. This is a very timely topic, so please join us! A free event, open to the public. A regular business meeting will follow.

ANNUAL FIRESIDE CHAT WITH THE MNRF TOMORROW!

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The MNRF now has staff available to attend our annual August Fireside Chat.  Please plan to attend at 7:30 at the Conservation Centre.  The Club will be serving sausages and burgers on a bun and the fire will be lit.  Bring a chair if you prefer that to a bench seat.  Bring a beverage of your choice and come with your questions about hunting, angling, wildlife and/or conservation.  All members and guests are welcome.

Steve Chong, Fisheries Assessment Biologist, Upper Great Lakes Management Unit, MNRF

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Steve Chong, Fisheries Assessment Biologist, Upper Great Lakes Management Unit, MNRF, is the speaker of the evening. He will provide an update on changes observed in the St Mary’s River fishery since 2018: Creel of the Recreational Fishery, Fish Community Index Netting Survey, Invasive Species Monitoring and also information about a Walleye Acoustic Tagging Project. Members, guests and public are welcome.

Steve is first on the agenda at 7:30 p.m. After a short break, the regular meeting will follow.

OFAH ZONE D MEETING SATURDAY MAY 11

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The spring OFAH Zone D meeting is being hosted by the St. Joseph Island Hunters and Anglers on Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Conservation Centre. Lunch is provided. Club members, this is an opportunity that you won’t want to miss. Come to learn, to meet members of other Clubs in the region and to get updates on the latest regulations, best practices and arising issues.

SAFE FOOD HANDLING COURSE FOR MEMBERS

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A Safe Food Handling course is being offered by Algoma Public Health to members of the SJI Hunters and Anglers who wish to certify or recertify. The fee is $35.00 or $15.00 respectively. The fee will be covered by the Club. This is a fantastic opportunity for the Club and for members individually.

The course will run for a full day, Thursday April 4th, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please call Neil Caughill to register: 705 246 2581

General Membership Meeting, March 14th at 7:30 p.m.

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Hunters and Anglers March General Meeting, Thursday, March 14th at 7:30 p.m., will begin with a very interesting presentation!  Dr. Quentin Guinard of the Canadian Forest Service will speak about how animals see.  His research has revealed that different species see differently and that predators see the world differently than prey.  Everyone is welcome.  The general business meeting will follow the presentation.