Existing Canadian firearms regulations currently allow for the carrying of concealed weapons by scientists working in remote areas, such as biologists or geologists, and also for trappers who obviously spend a great deal of time in the wild. The benefit of this existing regulation allows such individuals to better protect themselves from predatory animal attacks, with the use of a weapon which is easy to "pack-out" due to its light weight, and which can also be concealed so as to not generate any undue concern from other back-country users.
CCWBackCountryCanada is a proposition to amend the existing regulations, allowing authorization for persons lawfully permitted to own and use restricted concealable firearms, to carry such firearms while they are hiking, fishing, camping, etc, in back-country areas of Canada with known predatory animal populations.
This amendment begins right here with you. Once enough signatures are collected, a formal proposition to amend the current firearms legislation will be brought forward to the Federal Government and the RCMP's Canadian Firearms Program.
This petition is for Canadian residents only.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
June 25, 2012
Reached 100 supporters
November 30, 2011
15 Comments
Having had a number of close calls in remote back country areas, It's my opinion that ATT2 permit application requirements need to be expanded, to include all restricted licence holders living in Canada.
As a backpacker and a canoe tripper that has dealt with predators without a weapon I would very much prefer having some sort of protection.
Just went to Quesnel BC area for the first time, moose hunting. So much grizz, wolf, cougar, and moose action. 3 guys each had a rifle. Mine was strapped to my bag because my 12 gauge was in my hands. I'm packing 2 guns. Why can't one of them be a pistol? It's just so arbitrary and mis guided the way people treat handguns in this country.
A carry in the backcountry could easily turn out to be a lifesaver in terms of holding off predators and as a survival tool in case of emergency
In Canada I can only see a benefit in allowing properly trained and screened (criminal and psychological) individuals to carry firearms daily. Many situations can be resolved with a firearm without even firing a shot, from car jacking a to violent rape. I am the father of two lovely little girls and husband to a beautiful wife. I worry every day that I am not around them that something awful may occur. I would feel so much safer if I had the knowledge that they were equipped with and proficient in the use of a concealed OR openly carried firearm. Just my daughter having that on her hip would almost GUARANTEE her safety. I honestly don't even care if men get to carry handguns. Just PLEASE let the women in our country do so. There is NO possible way my daughter could fight off a 300 pound man who wanted to rape her, even if she had a knife the odds are very very low for her. Having a firearm would increase those odds exponentially! She may not even need to put her finger on the trigger! Please consider a Canada that offers women a chance to keep themselves safe.
Why can't we open carry or hunt with a handgun. Go through a quality course. Get with program
As a backpacker and a canoe tripper that has dealt with predators without a weapon I would very much prefer having some sort of protection.
A legitimate tool to use against legitimate threats. Of COURSE we should have this.
This is something that should be a legal cause of the growth of preditors in my area and areas close to me for hiking I've got a mares leg witch helps but some people seem uneasy when the see it sticking out of my pack.But it is big enough to bring down a bear if I need it to
This is something that should be a legal cause of the growth of preditors in my area and areas close to me for hiking I've got a mares leg witch helps but some people seem uneasy when the see it sticking out of my pack.But it is big enough to bring down a bear if I need it to
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Existing Canadian firearms regulations currently allow for the carrying of concealed weapons by scientists working in remote areas, such as biologists or geologists, and also for trappers who obviously spend a great deal of time in the wild. The benefit of this existing regulation allows such individuals to better protect themselves from predatory animal attacks, with the use of a weapon which is easy to "pack-out" due to its light weight, and which can also be concealed so as to not generate any undue concern from other back-country users.
CCWBackCountryCanada is a proposition to amend the existing regulations, allowing authorization for persons lawfully permitted to own and use restricted concealable firearms, to carry such firearms while they are hiking, fishing, camping, etc, in back-country areas of Canada with known predatory animal populations.
This amendment begins right here with you. Once enough signatures are collected, a formal proposition to amend the current firearms legislation will be brought forward to the Federal Government and the RCMP's Canadian Firearms Program.
This petition is for Canadian residents only.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
June 25, 2012
Reached 100 supporters
November 30, 2011
15 Comments
With courses and license. It make good common sense to carry. Be safe in the woods.
Having had a number of close calls in remote back country areas, It's my opinion that ATT2 permit application requirements need to be expanded, to include all restricted licence holders living in Canada.
As a backpacker and a canoe tripper that has dealt with predators without a weapon I would very much prefer having some sort of protection.
Just went to Quesnel BC area for the first time, moose hunting. So much grizz, wolf, cougar, and moose action. 3 guys each had a rifle. Mine was strapped to my bag because my 12 gauge was in my hands. I'm packing 2 guns. Why can't one of them be a pistol? It's just so arbitrary and mis guided the way people treat handguns in this country.
A carry in the backcountry could easily turn out to be a lifesaver in terms of holding off predators and as a survival tool in case of emergency
In Canada I can only see a benefit in allowing properly trained and screened (criminal and psychological) individuals to carry firearms daily. Many situations can be resolved with a firearm without even firing a shot, from car jacking a to violent rape. I am the father of two lovely little girls and husband to a beautiful wife. I worry every day that I am not around them that something awful may occur. I would feel so much safer if I had the knowledge that they were equipped with and proficient in the use of a concealed OR openly carried firearm. Just my daughter having that on her hip would almost GUARANTEE her safety. I honestly don't even care if men get to carry handguns. Just PLEASE let the women in our country do so. There is NO possible way my daughter could fight off a 300 pound man who wanted to rape her, even if she had a knife the odds are very very low for her. Having a firearm would increase those odds exponentially! She may not even need to put her finger on the trigger! Please consider a Canada that offers women a chance to keep themselves safe.
Why can't we open carry or hunt with a handgun. Go through a quality course. Get with program
As a backpacker and a canoe tripper that has dealt with predators without a weapon I would very much prefer having some sort of protection.
A legitimate tool to use against legitimate threats. Of COURSE we should have this.
This is something that should be a legal cause of the growth of preditors in my area and areas close to me for hiking I've got a mares leg witch helps but some people seem uneasy when the see it sticking out of my pack.But it is big enough to bring down a bear if I need it to
This is something that should be a legal cause of the growth of preditors in my area and areas close to me for hiking I've got a mares leg witch helps but some people seem uneasy when the see it sticking out of my pack.But it is big enough to bring down a bear if I need it to
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With courses and license. It make good common sense to carry. Be safe in the woods.