Firearm marking regulations were initially introduced in the 1990s, but through rigorous consultation with the CSAAA and industry advocates, these regulations have been continuously deferred since. These regulations require firearms to be marked with unique identifiers other than the serial number that already serves that purpose. The current amnesty period for compliance with these regulations […]
PETERBOROUGH, ON, May 19, 2017 / CSAAA/ – The Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association (CSAAA) applauds the Government’s decision to defer the implementation of the Canadian Firearms Marking Regulation until more work is done on its content. The CSAAA represents Canadian small business owners in the firearms sector including importers, distributors, wholesalers and outdoor […]
Canada’s robust firearms import/export regulations already comply with the recommendations of the UN Firearms Protocol – the Criminal Code Firearms Marking Regulation goes too far. On June 1st, 2017 Canada’s Criminal Code Firearms Marking Regulation, passed into law in 2004, will come into force. The Firearms Marking Regulation is the Canadian Government’s interpretation of the […]