Canadian Shooting Sports Association

08/31/2026

A fi****ms prohibition is just paperwork if nobody enforces it. The recent shooting in Langley makes that nuance painfully clear. A criminal with a court-ordered prohibition obtained a gun and used it.

Why are we not talking about the enforcement of these prohibitions, rather than adding more rules for criminals to ignore?

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An August 24, 2026, shooting in Langley, BC, left one person seriously injured and produced a charge list that demands the attention of every government claiming to put public safety first. Langley RCMP officers responded to a shooting in the 26900 block of 26A Avenue shortly after 7:20 p.m. They an...

08/25/2026

A Vaughan resident faced armed intruders in his home late at night and made the split-second decision to protect his family. At first, police confirmed he had used a legally owned and properly stored fi***rm to defend himself, and no charges were laid. After further investigation, however, the homeowner was later charged. This incident has sparked urgent questions about the right of Canadians to defend themselves.

York Regional Police released video showing masked suspects breaking in and then fleeing. One alleged intruder was dropped off at a hospital with a gunshot wound and now faces charges. Police say immediate threats to life must come first, but every case is unique. Even when Canadians act to protect loved ones, they can still face legal uncertainty and criminal charges.

When police response times can stretch to ten minutes or more and attackers are armed, Canadians deserve clear legal protection. The CSSA supports responsible gun owners and stands with everyone who wants the right to defend their family and property.

08/24/2026

Toronto’s gun violence problem is not coming from licensed gun owners. It is organized criminals hiring teenagers through encrypted apps and using smuggled guns. While Ottawa is busy collecting fi****ms from people it already knows, the real threat is getting away.

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On July 27, a white Honda Accord pulled alongside the United States Consulate in downtown Toronto about five in the morning. Someone in the car fired a bullet into the consulate building.[i] This is the second shooting at the U.S. Consulate in less than five months. This week, Toronto Police announc...

08/24/2026

The Lower Trent Valley Fish and Game Club hosted another Ladies Day on August 22, 2026. The event brought 125 women to the range, making it one of the largest ladies’ sport-shooting events in Canada.

The turnout reflected a growing, supportive shooting sports community, with participants showing strong enthusiasm and camaraderie throughout the day.

The Canadian Shooting Sports Association (CSSA) was proud to sponsor the event.

08/19/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Cesaroni Technology Inc. for their generous donation to the Canadian Shooting Sports Association. Your support will help cover our intervener costs for the upcoming Supreme Court of Canada case.

The Supreme Court has recognized that our independent arguments bring something new and important to this landmark case. Our focus is, and always has been, on serving our members and the fi****ms community with a clear, distinct voice.

Thank you, Cesaroni Technology Inc., for standing with us and with responsible fi****ms owners across the country.

08/19/2026

A recent article by A.J. Somerset in Maclean’s highlights a big rise in gun licence applications across Canada, especially in urban areas. More women, young people, and newcomers are getting involved in shooting sports and safe, responsible fi****ms ownership. At the Canadian Shooting Sports Association, we’re proud to see our community growing and becoming more diverse. Safety remains our top priority.

Read the full article on Maclean’s by A.J. Somerset to learn more about these trends.

08/15/2026

Why do doctors care about suppressors? Because your hearing matters.

9 out of 10 doctors agree: sound modifiers like suppressors are one of the most effective ways to prevent hearing loss on the range, in the field, or anywhere responsible shooters practice.

The science is simple: less noise, less damage. It’s time to challenge old myths and start treating hearing protection like the health issue it is.

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08/12/2026

The recent rise in youth violence and shootings in Hamilton highlights the failure of Liberal gun control policies. Despite strict gun bans and regulations, illegal fi****ms continue to flood into Canadian communities, primarily smuggled from the U.S., fueling violent crime among young people. The data shows a steep increase in weapons offences among youth, proving that bans have not stopped criminals from accessing guns.

This situation exposes the weaknesses in current policies that focus on banning guns rather than addressing the root causes or controlling the illegal fi***rm market. Law-abiding gun owners and sports shooters are unfairly targeted, while criminals easily acquire weapons through smuggling and underground networks. The cycle of violence will continue unless policies shift to better enforcement against smuggling and focus on community-based interventions rather than ineffective fi***rm bans.

The Canadian Shooting Sports Association advocates for practical solutions that prioritize public safety without punishing responsible gun owners. The focus should be on disrupting illegal arms trafficking and supporting effective crime prevention strategies, rather than imposing more restrictions that fail to stop youth violence.

08/12/2026

08/11/2026

Brits Get Hearing Protection, Canadians Get Bureaucracy

Big news from across the pond: Great Britain has officially reformed its laws to allow law-abiding shooters to purchase and use sound moderators (suppressors) for fi****ms. As of 2026, these devices are no longer classified as fi****ms. They are now properly recognized as safety tools that reduce noise, protect hearing, and minimize disturbance in communities.

The British government’s evidence-based approach is something we at the Canadian Shooting Sports Association have advocated for in Canada for years. In the UK, shooters and hunters can now access sound moderators without the bureaucratic red tape that once stood in the way. This is a win for health, safety, and common sense.

Meanwhile, here in Canada, suppressors remain banned for civilian use. This is despite overwhelming international evidence showing they make shooting safer for everyone. Shooters, bystanders, and neighbours all benefit. Without access to sound moderators, Canadians who enjoy sport shooting or need fi****ms for rural life continue to risk permanent hearing damage and put up with unnecessary community noise.

Both Canada and the UK pride themselves on health and safety standards. Yet only one is currently willing to let science and practical experience guide public policy. We believe it is time for Canada to re-examine its stance and consider the real-world benefits that sound moderators provide. Our members, who are responsible and law-abiding fi****ms owners, deserve access to the same safety innovations as shooters in Britain and around the world
Let’s bring Canadian policy in line with international best practices. Let’s make health and safety a priority for everyone.

Canadian Shooting Sports Association