Sustenance hunter designation

[Mr.Rigpig]

"No other firearms available" is not part of the exemption text.

The government made it clear " until a suitable replacement can be obtained" however this exception was made along with the promise of a buy back to enable you to purchase said 'suitable replacement" which has still not been implemented.

If the cfc/CFO can take an application for the sustenance hunter declaration and approve a fee waiver based on that declaration, they can also provide documentation showing the government entity responsible for granting this exemption has indeed approved you as a sustenance hunter

I agree with you about what should be perfectly fine according to the law, but I think you would have a hard time arguing your case to a judge regarding the "need" to use your recently prohib rifle.

As to a suitable replacement, there's lots of $350 savage axis rifles for sale in suitable hunting calibers... when you look at this from a financial standpoint I believe it would be pretty hard to argue. If you can afford the tank of gas to get to your hunting spot you can afford a "legal" rifle. Sure, the law has exceptions regarding the use of your current prohib rifle, but it also has a permit available to carry a handgun for protection purposes, but good luck getting that approved.

I'm not saying I agree with this, but that's just how I see it panning out in front of a judge. Then you will spend thousands on legal fees, which also could have purchased a "legal" rifle... See where this goes?

 

[Brian46]

I agree with you about what should be perfectly fine according to the law, but I think you would have a hard time arguing your case to a judge regarding the "need" to use your recently prohib rifle.

As to a suitable replacement, there's lots of $350 savage axis rifles for sale in suitable hunting calibers... when you look at this from a financial standpoint I believe it would be pretty hard to argue. If you can afford the tank of gas to get to your hunting spot you can afford a "legal" rifle. Sure, the law has exceptions regarding the use of your current prohib rifle, but it also has a permit available to carry a handgun for protection purposes, but good luck getting that approved.

I'm not saying I agree with this, but that's just how I see it panning out in front of a judge. Then you will spend thousands on legal fees, which also could have purchased a "legal" rifle... See where this goes?

it should never go before a judge in the event the cfc/CFO provides the paperwork showing your sustenance declaration being approved. The crown will not move forward with charges or prosecution given how low the probability of conviction would be given they would have to show incompetence of a section of government for granting you the status to do so.

Such a trial would also bring in to question as to why the amnesty still exists without a buy back having been implemented providing sustenance hunters the ability to obtain a suitable replacement. No replacement is required to be obtained if the amnesty continues with the exemption and no buy back

 

[Mr.Rigpig]

it should never go before a judge in the event the cfc/CFO provides the paperwork showing your sustenance declaration being approved. The crown will not move forward with charges or prosecution given how low the probability of conviction would be given they would have to show incompetence of a section of government for granting you the status to do so

You're right, should never go before a judge, but....
As to the crown not charging regarding the use of a scary prohibited rifle? thats wishful thinking. There's also that thing called "punishment by process" where even if you win it costs you a pile of $$$, which you're not supposed to have, hence the need for "sustenance hunting", which is why you're there in the first place.
Also, don't forget, throughout all this you have lost you're rifle, so now what are using to feed yourself? Do you really expect the govt to return your prohibited rifle?

You have way more faith in an honest and competent judicial system than I do...