Because the municipalities have a contract with the Feds to provide policing. So they do belong there in the first place. But why let facts and details get in the way of a good rant?
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Originally Posted by 0.5moa
Why does Canada have federal law enforcement like the fbi or dea, working in municipalities where they should not be in the first place."
The last time that a national police force of jack booted thugs with such widespread powers existed in a western country,they were known as the Gestapo or SS if you prefer?
....but y'all can relax fellas,no doubt Smith's "year of the magazine" comment was indeed taken out of context,and likely was referring to the NFA hi-cap mag petition victory,with the pending announcement in the very near future that we can go ahead and un-pin all of our 5/30s.
Why does Canada have federal law enforcement like the fbi or dea, working in municipalities where they should not be in the first place."
The last time that a national police force of jack booted thugs with such widespread powers existed in a western country,they were known as the Gestapo or SS if you prefer?
....but y'all can relax fellas,no doubt Smith's "year of the magazine" comment was indeed taken out of context,and likely was referring to the NFA hi-cap mag petition victory,with the pending announcement in the very near future that we can go ahead and un-pin all of our 5/30s.
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....jest sayn
Just on one little tidbit as there are a few issues here I could discuss.
Murray Smith, William Edder, Daniel Guay, et al, were never, nor are now, regular members/police officers of the RCMP. They were ex-Canadian Forces personnel who are now employees of the RCMP, probably CMs, civilian members with peace officer status for the handling of designated firearms and other named devices under law.
They aren't cops now, not ever.
I know, I know, I can hear the battle cry of the regular antis/malcontents, but I am just saying this as it is a sticking point for clarity.
Murray Smith, William Edder, Daniel Guay, et al, were never, nor are now, regular members/police officers of the RCMP. They were ex-Canadian Forces personnel who are now employees of the RCMP, probably CMs, civilian members with peace officer status for the handling of designated firearms and other named devices under law.
They aren't cops now, not ever.
I know, I know, I can hear the battle cry of the regular antis/malcontents, but I am just saying this as it is a sticking point for clarity.
I experienced the 3 year inspection wait, for my CA Long Branch Sten.
It couldn't be any easier with paper work included, 15 minute job.
3 years to the day.
Imagine if they had to compete with a company that has to actually work for success.
"Hello, I'm from the Government, I'm here to help you."
They strive for mediocrity, and seldom reach that standard.
I personally think the RCMP firearms guys won't be floating too many more test "balloons" before the election.
The firearms community caught wind and a big smack down was the result.
Buy, use, enjoy!
There is nothing illegal about the 10 round mags.
My 2 cents.
The firearms community caught wind and a big smack down was the result.
Buy, use, enjoy!
There is nothing illegal about the 10 round mags.
My 2 cents.
I would add to your OP a reminder/advice to be polite and civil with your phone calls. letters and emails. Using any profanity or other rude, hostile language will not only not help, but it can hinder. It will make us look bad and give ammo to the anti's. FYI.
Personally I think the whole thing is too complicated for citizens to properly understand and follow and for law enforcement to enforce!
If I had my way I would make it simple: Magazine Capacity would be 10 rounds regardless of type of firearm or ammo. This would mean the 10/22 - 25 round mags and drums would become(remain) prohibited and if you used a Beowulf mag in your AR with 14-15 rounds it would become prohibited (but if you used it in a beowulf that would be OK). On the other hand the SKS rifles could be de-pined and 10 round AR mags etc would be perfectly OK as well. On the shotgun side The rules might be a bit different, say 10 rounds of the maximum shell length the firearm is capable of holding so 10 3" for my mossberg.
I realize this would hurt a small number of people but it would HELP most everyone else and by making the rules SIMPLE, it can be easily argued it then improves PUBLIC SAFETY because it is easy to understand and enforce. (OK, we all no mag limits are bull#### for public safety but NO mag limits is just never going to happen!)
If I had my way I would make it simple: Magazine Capacity would be 10 rounds regardless of type of firearm or ammo. This would mean the 10/22 - 25 round mags and drums would become(remain) prohibited and if you used a Beowulf mag in your AR with 14-15 rounds it would become prohibited (but if you used it in a beowulf that would be OK). On the other hand the SKS rifles could be de-pined and 10 round AR mags etc would be perfectly OK as well. On the shotgun side The rules might be a bit different, say 10 rounds of the maximum shell length the firearm is capable of holding so 10 3" for my mossberg.
I realize this would hurt a small number of people but it would HELP most everyone else and by making the rules SIMPLE, it can be easily argued it then improves PUBLIC SAFETY because it is easy to understand and enforce. (OK, we all no mag limits are bull#### for public safety but NO mag limits is just never going to happen!)
