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Hello!
Greeting from Head Office
Things have really been picking up here in the office since the
nice weather finally hit and we’ve been kept hopping answering
member’s questions, attending gun shows on behalf of the
organization and dealing with the tons of mail we receive every
week. We love it!
We’re happy to report that our recent “End the Long Gun
Registry” postcard campaign was a great success with a very
good return rate. Thanks to all who took the time to send their
cards and let Ottawa know where you stand as responsible
firearms owners.
Gun show season is still upon us and there is nothing we like
more than having an opportunity to interact with fellow gun
owners and members. Please don’t hesitate to drop by any table
where you see our banner and say “hi” or fill out a postcard.
We’re also happy to renew your membership on the spot or sell
you one if you haven’t already joined “Team NFA.” ☺
Our new on-line store is now up and running and the new
website is really starting to see heavy traffic from our members.
We’re pleased to announce that you can now buy or renew your
membership instantly on-line with our secure shopping cart or
pick up a new NFA T-shirt, travel mug or gym bag, etc…from
our selection of NFA merchandise.
Finally, by the time this issue goes to print our Annual General
Meeting for 2010 will have come and gone. It was a lot of
work, but we’re sure it will have proven to be a great success.
Congratulations to all the new NFA directors and new executive
and thank you to all members who took the time to exercise their
franchise and vote.
Have a great summer everybody! ☺
- Diane, Bev, Megan & Ted
On The Cover
One of the most satisfying things fellow firearms owners
can do is pass along their knowledge and experience
to new shooters. Help preserve our cultural heritage and
become a mentor. New shooter recruitment is rapidly becoming
an issue of critical importance to our community
as the shift from the nuclear family to two-income families
continues to cause declines in hunter and gun-owner
populations.
Mission Statement
Canada’s National Firearms Association exists to promote,
support and protect all safe firearms activities,
including the right of self defence; firearms education
for all Canadians; freedom and justice for Canada’s firearms
community, and to advocate for legislative change
to ensure the right of all Canadians to own and use firearms
is protected.
The contents of the Canadian Firearms Journal are
copyrighted and may be reproduced only when written
permission is obtained from the publisher.
Inside
This Issue
Regulars
From the Editor’s Desk ...................................................... 4
Sean G. Penney
From The NFA Bookshelf –
Old Guns & Whispering Ghosts ........................................ 5
Wm. Rantz
President’s Message – Passing the Torch....................6-7
Blair Hagen
Vice President’s Column – Taming the Hobgoblin.....8-9
Sean G. Penney
Letters to the Editor......................................................10-11
Preserving Our Firearms Heritage –
Firearms & Fashion............................................... 12-13
Gary K. Kangas & Sybil Kangas.
Politics & Guns –
Police, Policy Making & Gun Control.......................20-23
Tyler Vance
Old Western Armoury – Elfego Baca & the
Frisco War: Standing Alone for Justice.....................24-26
Jesse L. “Wolf” Hardin
Legal Corner.......................................................................... 27
Grayson Penney
The International Front –
Facts, Science & Strategy in Australia ......................28-29
Gary Mauser
Team NFA Update...........................................................30-31
Grayson Penney
Gunsmith “Q & A”........................................................42-43
Grayson Penney
The Last Word.................................................................46-47
Grayson Penney
Features
2010 Election Results &
Annual General Meeting...............................................14-17
Sean G. Penney
Kids & Guns – Is Hunting Good for Bad Kids?...20-23
Cast Bullets For Beginners, Part II........................32-35
Sean G. Penney
Made Right Here – Alberta Tactical Rifle
Supply AT-15: Homegrown Black Rifle....................36-40
Sean G. Penney
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