That is heart breaking
Jon I'd like your opinion on this possibility
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Shepb
Regular
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- Martintown (land of the Free)
Of course, only the criminals get away scott free in Canada
Nice to know that the Government (who work for us) seem to think that law abiding Canadians can't be trusted with used firearms of which we can legaly buy new models of ....... I guess we rate right up ther with Mexican drug cartel members in terms of danger!!
Considering I've legally owned one of these for well over 20 years ...... I must be dangerous and irresponsible then....
Leave it to the government to take something they could make money on and turn it into an expense!!! We should really take this directly to Harper!
- Location
- Pickering
Everyone seems to say that... But I've never struggled to keep the groups reasonable, as have others. Remember your marksmanship principles.
Though some do have a nicer feeling trigger than others.
I have no issues with my groupings. Passed missing the front sight on all PWT's.
Still junk though lol
toxic
CGN frequent flyer
Correct me if my interpretation of the law is wrong but... would these not be considered "public agency firearms" and therefore be subject to destruction unless transferred to another public agency? I seem to remember this issue coming up a few years ago.
I figured there was never even a chance.
I figured there was never even a chance.
- Location
- Sault Ste. Marie
I just sent this letter and email to my local MP
Hello Bryan,
Could you please read this article and explain to me why our Canadian Forces are destroying these firearms. They could be sold as surplus in Canada to the many retailers who sell restricted firearms. Saving the citizens millions of dollars.
OTTAWA CITIZEN - SEPTEMBER 27, 2011, 11:58 PM
Canadian Forces Browning Hi-Power Pistols To Be Melted Down
By David Pugliese, Defence Watch
http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2011/...e-melted-down/
A couple of weeks ago, Defence Watch reported that the Canadian Forces was
looking what it is calling the General Service Pistol or (GSP). It has,
through Public Works, put out a price and availability request to industry.
The proposed project will replace all current types of pistols in use with a
newer weapon. Public Works wants to hear from industry by Oct. 14. The new
weapon will be selected and the contract awarded in the Winter/Spring 2015,
according to PWGSC.
Deliveries begin in the fall of 2015. Approximately 10,000 pistols will be
purchased. But Defence Watch readers emailed me asking what will happen to
the 9mm Browning Hi-Power that the GSP will replace? It seems some
collectors want to purchase the weapons. Well they can forget that.
Josée Hunter, a Defence Department spokeswoman, told Defence Watch that the
19,000 Browning Hi-Powers in service will be smelted at local foundries.
“The Department of National Defence and the CF are committed to the safe
disposal of firearms,” she noted. “DND and the CF employ strict control
procedures over firearms inventories, from their acquisition through to
disposal. In this case, as the old 9mm pistols are restricted and controlled
goods, they will not be sold to the public,” she added. The smelting process
happens under the supervision of Department of National Defence officials in
a party consisting of an officer in-charge and at least three other members,
she added.
This is very disturbing to hear since these firearms can be purchased at any gun store in Canada, including Perry's Gun and Bow in your riding
Thank you for your time
Hello Bryan,
Could you please read this article and explain to me why our Canadian Forces are destroying these firearms. They could be sold as surplus in Canada to the many retailers who sell restricted firearms. Saving the citizens millions of dollars.
OTTAWA CITIZEN - SEPTEMBER 27, 2011, 11:58 PM
Canadian Forces Browning Hi-Power Pistols To Be Melted Down
By David Pugliese, Defence Watch
http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2011/...e-melted-down/
A couple of weeks ago, Defence Watch reported that the Canadian Forces was
looking what it is calling the General Service Pistol or (GSP). It has,
through Public Works, put out a price and availability request to industry.
The proposed project will replace all current types of pistols in use with a
newer weapon. Public Works wants to hear from industry by Oct. 14. The new
weapon will be selected and the contract awarded in the Winter/Spring 2015,
according to PWGSC.
Deliveries begin in the fall of 2015. Approximately 10,000 pistols will be
purchased. But Defence Watch readers emailed me asking what will happen to
the 9mm Browning Hi-Power that the GSP will replace? It seems some
collectors want to purchase the weapons. Well they can forget that.
Josée Hunter, a Defence Department spokeswoman, told Defence Watch that the
19,000 Browning Hi-Powers in service will be smelted at local foundries.
“The Department of National Defence and the CF are committed to the safe
disposal of firearms,” she noted. “DND and the CF employ strict control
procedures over firearms inventories, from their acquisition through to
disposal. In this case, as the old 9mm pistols are restricted and controlled
goods, they will not be sold to the public,” she added. The smelting process
happens under the supervision of Department of National Defence officials in
a party consisting of an officer in-charge and at least three other members,
she added.
This is very disturbing to hear since these firearms can be purchased at any gun store in Canada, including Perry's Gun and Bow in your riding
Thank you for your time
and get prohibited licenses with that?
I thought you were going to say that
If you want some cheering up...
I shoot the high power's every so often (reservist). They are so abused, overused, and generally ####ed up that I don't think you would want them
Even at dirt cheap prices.
Sigs on the other hand....haven't had enough time to get too badly destroyed, minus overseas punishment.
Cameron SS
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Ground Zero
Keep in mind folks, some of us really do buy the odd firearm as peice of history. That's probably why half of us keep an enfield kicking around.
My experience with the service pistols as a small arms instructor has been one of a few small problems, and lots of #####ing and moaning. Its an unforgiving pistol to shoot, with a heavy trigger and terrible combat sights. As a training pistol, if you could shoot the HP, you'd be pretty good with just about anything.
The old mags were absolute garbage. It obviously wouldn't hold a candle to any of the modern combat pistols, but as a token piece of military history, I'd pay more than a dollar for one.
My experience with the service pistols as a small arms instructor has been one of a few small problems, and lots of #####ing and moaning. Its an unforgiving pistol to shoot, with a heavy trigger and terrible combat sights. As a training pistol, if you could shoot the HP, you'd be pretty good with just about anything.
The old mags were absolute garbage. It obviously wouldn't hold a candle to any of the modern combat pistols, but as a token piece of military history, I'd pay more than a dollar for one.
angrysoldier
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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the brownings are a nice pistol ( reg force ones) the sigs i am not too happy with. but they are both heading to the smelter. its a shame really. every now and then we get a new one through the shop and everyone want to see it. ever see a 70 year old new gun? oh how they are pretty.
