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Very knowledgeable on WWII, even knows the Kurds weren’t on D-Day.

I wonder if S88 would survive a section 7 Charter Challenge. My rights to life, liberty, and the security of the person don’t end because someone seeks to deprive me of them.

‘39 The question arises as to the relevance of a finding that the accused actually used his weapon in a manner which constituted justifiable self-defence. Thus, in R. v. Sulland (1982), 2 C.C.C. (3d) 68, the British Columbia Court of Appeal held, at p. 71: In my view, one does not commit the...

My actual line if I ever had to defend myself from any sort of threat is ‘speak to my lawyer’. Don’t say a word to the police, say nothing until properly counciled. If they wish to make some sort of example of you (not saying they will, just that they might) it doesn’t matter if you actually...

‘The fact that an accused possessed a weapon for a defensive purpose is not itself determinative of guilt or innocence under s. 88, and it is also clear that actual use of a weapon in a manner which is dangerous to the public peace does not establish that the weapon was possessed for a purpose...

‘Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose 88 (1) Every person commits an offence who carries or possesses a weapon, an imitation of a weapon, a prohibited device or any ammunition or prohibited ammunition for a purpose dangerous to the public peace or for the purpose of committing an...

As the father in law puts it, champagne tastes, bog water budget

Sentiment and legality are two very different things. These are also the same people that believe we don’t have property rights in Canada and that no one needs to own a firearm in the first place. Is it something to publicly exclaim to the world? Likely not the best idea (just as letting...

You don’t list reasons for owning a non-restricted, that is only for Restricted licences. My argument is there is all sorts of valid reasons to own a firearm, personally I hunt, target shoot, and collect. Self defence is also a acceptable reason otherwise it would not be part of the law. Since...

I am in the ‘camp’ part of the country. We aren’t rich enough for the fancy cottage folk round here.

You guys should try Northern Ontario. Some real beautiful chunks of land for sometimes in the low 100k range. Or if you wait longer things like this come up (outside my price range)...

100% it is also supposed to be just to maintain capabilities not really be expanding it (though in our case it is due to how underfunded we have been for so long). Literally has never been at or above 2% within my lifetime.

My preferred method of storing a firearm for self defence was just having a gun in a safe with the ammo right by it. Quicker than multiple locks and still meets the legal requirements. I don’t buy that interpretation. Considering one of the valid legal uses of a firearm is self defence (one of...

It was always required to build to code. However previously the provincial government lacked the powers to assign a inspector to a unorganized township without a municipality to do so. This left it in a bit of a grey area where you had to technically follow code but there was no one to verify or...

Make sure you check bylaws/building code in whatever area you want to move into. Many don’t allow off grid homes to be built anymore (i.e. won’t give permits). The Amish in my area will buy a home which is wired and just shut off the power. Even living in the middle of nowhere you will often...

I mean it makes sense. Israeli actions after Oct 7th have turned a lot of people off unconditionally supporting them. Israeli goals doesn’t necessarily line up with US or anyone elses. For example a giant power vacuum in Iran which spawns a refugee crisis, civil wars, regional conflict, etc. is...

Considering the EU is supplying the bulk of the equipment at this point the US pulling out aid wouldn’t be the end of the world for them. It would hurt but it isn’t a game ender.

Why would the USSR want missiles there, was it maybe in direct response to the US setting up missiles in Turkey and threatening the USSR? Either way that was a lifetime ago. Those belligerents on both sides are long gone. There is governments a lot worse than Cuba which the US does business...

I wouldn’t say victory. They achieved a lot of destruction but victory is determined at the conclusion not during. Right now Iran is still fighting, has successfully shut down one of the most important shipping routes on the planet, is embarrassing the US on a international stage by causing...

Their Shanghai exchange is basically there to intentionally counter the US dollar. Trade in Yuan but have it backed by physical silver so if China manipulates the currency you can cash out in a alternative physical asset. That sounds like a better deal than the American dollar to me. Mind you...