Windsor Area IDPA

International Defensive Pistol Association

IDPA as a sport is quite simply the use of practical equipment including full charge service ammunition to solve simulated “real world” self-defense scenarios. Shooters competing in IDPA events are required to use practical handguns and holsters that are truly suitable for self-defense use. No “competition only” equipment is permitted in IDPA matches since the main goal is to test the skill and ability of an individual, not his equipment or gamesmanship.

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Big News

Windsor Action Pistol Club Announces

the 2010 Ontario Provincial Match

Aug 14th 2010

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EKOS POLL ALERT!!!!!

Ekos Research is currently conducting a poll of firearms owners using contact information obtained from the Canadian Firearms Centre (CFC).  When the CSSA/CILA alerted the federal government about this poll (which they knew nothing about), they immediately began an investigation.  We are currently exploring the possibility of criminal charges relating to the release of confidential information by the CFC.

We are advising all firearms owners that if contacted by Ekos, that they decline participation in this poll.  It is obviously an attempt by the bureaucrats to justify continuation of the wasteful and useless long-gun registry, particularly with the second reading of Bill C-391 due at the end of September.  Much of the information requested in the poll is already on their databases.

It appears that the CFC has violated your privacy by releasing this information, despite the assurances from the Liberal Government of the day that this would never happen.  Another nail in the coffin of the Firearms Registry.

We ask that you contact your MP to protest this incident and to support the passage of C-391.

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REMINGTON 870 PUMP SHOTGUN UPDATE

In our last email spray we indicated that the CFC had a problem with the Remington 870 shotguns and sent registration revocation letters to a number of registered owners.  Upon further investigation, it seems that a Quebec police agency sold off some of their illegally modified Remingtons (barrels sawed off to 16”) to a Quebec dealer, who legally sold them to licensed gun owners a few years ago.  This was recently discovered by someone in the bureaucracy (with obviously nothing better to do with their time) who decided that these firearms must be seized and destroyed.  There are apparently 13 shotguns involved.

Despite the message from CFC, only the barrels are prohibited and must be turned in, not the firearms themselves.  Remington 870 shotguns are non-restricted firearms and ONLY the 16” modified barrels are in question.  Unless you received a letter from the CFC, you are not affected.

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CSSA ENDORSED BY GARY BREITKREUZ, MP

The CSSA has been honored with the receipt of a glowing endorsement from Member of Parliament Gary Breitkreuz (Yorkton/Melville).  Garry, as you know, has been a relentless advocate against the Liberal anti-gun agenda and recently spoke at the CSSA AGM despite enormous pressure to decline.

His endorsement (and others) can be viewed on our website at: http://www.cdnshootingsports.org/endorsements/Endorsements.html

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Even the Coalition for Gun Control agrees: Canadian handgun owners are not the problem!

From the article:

"The study, conducted by Cukier as well as researchers in the U.S. and Great Britain, looked at the underground market between the U.S., Canada and Mexico. ... 'There are very few cases that show handguns used in crime coming from anywhere other than the USA.'"

The Coalition for Gun Control effectively torpedoes their "gun-banning" partner, Toronto Mayor David Miller in their newest report published in the "Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice."  The report affirms what the Canadian Shooting Sports Association has stated all along, "Canadian handgun owners are NOT fueling Toronto's street crime problem, drug gangs are." 

The report, co-authored by Coalition President Wendy Cukier states that "Most of the smuggled guns - and guns used in crime - are handguns. Criminal gangs are the recipients of most of the smuggled guns."

This report clearly ends the myth perpetuated by the attention-seeking Toronto mayor that large numbers of handguns are routinely stolen from Canadian owners and are used in street crime. 

Cukier's comments also reveal the true agenda of the United Nations firearms programs; eliminate the legitimate ownership of firearms in Canada and the United States, conveniently ignoring their own assertions that the criminal underworld is primarily responsible for the smuggling and misuse of firearms, not lawful citizens.

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CSSA applauds Bill to end the hated Long Gun Registry

OTTAWA - The CSSA is pleased to support Yorkton-Melville M.P, Garry Breitkreuz's Private Members Bill to end the hated Long Gun Registry
"Mr Breitkreuz has always been a voice of reason in the House of Commons regarding firearms legislation. This Bill walks the delicate balance between individual rights and public safety perfectly," stated Tony Bernardo, Executive Director of the Canadian Institute for Legislative Action.
We've worked very hard for this.

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February 18, 2009

MEMORANDUM TO:
All Ontario Section 29 Approved Firearms Ranges
RE: Requirement for Baffles for Certain Ranges

As the Chief Firearms Officer, my responsibility is the administration of certain provisions of the Firearms Act in Ontario, including the oversight of all shooting ranges in this Province under the authority of section 29 of the Firearms Act. Neither the public nor shooting organizations benefit from a shooting range that is unsafe in use, design or construction.
Concerns have recently come to my attention regarding the possibility of projectiles leaving handgun ranges that are greater than 50 metres and rifle ranges that are greater than 200 metres. The Canadian Firearms Centre Range Design and Construction Guidelines require 50 metre handgun and 200 metre rifle ranges to have backstops that are at least six (6) metres high.
A formula for the calculation of total backstop heights is provided on page 56 of the Guidelines. In order to capture the possible overshoot and ricochets that occur on handgun ranges in excess of 50 metres and rifle ranges in excess of 200 metres, backstops would have to be significantly higher than six (6) metres.
To ensure Ontario’s ranges are the safest in Canada, after December 31, 2009 the Chief Firearms Office will no longer approve outdoor handgun and rifle shooting ranges in excess of 50 and 200 metres, respectively, unless the backstop is a minimum of six (6) metres high and the range is baffled.
Sgt. Peter Niedermaier, Supervisor of Clubs and Ranges, Chief Firearms Office will provide advice and assistance, upon request, to those clubs and ranges affected by these changes. Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.

Chris M. Wyatt, Superintendent
Chief Firearms Officer

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The Rondeau Rod and Gun Club

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IDPA Has redesigned the Logo

 The new logo is more modern and I though the web page needed a

new look to go with the new Logo!

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Windsor Action Pistol Club

Would like you to meet the Safety Officers

For People Bringing Guns into Canada

All people bringing in a restricted firearm MUST declare all firearms at the border. The firearms must be unloaded, trigger locked and locked in a secure case (just like regular transport). All firearms being declared will be sent to secondary for inspection, verification and futher processing. All firearms WILL be handled by a customs officer only and should not be handled or removed from their storage by the owner. Best rule of practice is to leave the firearms in the trunk of the vehicle, tell the officer where they are located and provide keys for the locks and stay in the front of the vehicle while the officer is verifying the firearm.
 
For competitive shooting competetions, travellers are allowed to import 1500 rounds of ammunition each without a permit. For hunting purposes, only 200 rounds.
 
If a non Canadian resident brings firearms into Canada often for legitimate purposes, they may have already taken a Canadian Firearms Safety Course, applied for their licence, registered their firearm in Canada and have an ATT. If this is the case, this is the only documentational requirements needed.
 
NOTE* Permits to carry or conceal a firearm ARE NOT VALID IN CANADA. Carrying a firearm is ILLEGAL.
 
For non Canadian residents bringing firearms into Canada who do not have any required documentation need to complete a "Non-Resident Firearm Declaration"  http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/form-formulaire/indiv_forms/909_e.asp 
There is a $25.00 Canadian fee for this. For restricted firearms, an Authorization to Transport is required. In order to obtain an ATT a Non-Resident Firearm Declaration form should be completed and submitted immediatly because it is a prerequisite to obtain an ATT. This needs to be obtained before arriving at the border or restricted firearms will not be allowed to enter Canada.
An ATT application may be found at http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/form-formulaire/indiv_forms/679_e.asp.
I assume that this process could take weeks to complete and process and therefore should be started immediately depending when the provincial match is scheduled for.
 
Any questions regarding any of the required documentation should be directed to the Canadian Firearms Centre http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/contact/default_e.asp
 
It is important to that you let all people know that failure to declare firearms or other weapons to a customs officer at the primary booth will result in seizure of the weapon (no terms of release) as well as seizure of the vehicle and a $1000 fine, as well as being arrested and charged criminally with weapons and smuggling offences.
 
I hope this helps!
 
Take care.