.50 Beowulf Magazine Classification Update

[RangeBob]

from elsewhere

One thing I can't wrap my head around is the fact that there are .50 Beowulf uppers and they are not prohibited. So how are you supposed to feed them?

The mags that only have the floor plate stamped or have writing on the side could totally be seen as questionable. The P.C.V. .50 mags are clearly purpose built for .50 bea. Molded plastic with a cut out for the .50 rounds in the body, not curved to aid in feeding .223 ammo.

[Booletsnotreactwell]

The 'disengaged' community - casual gun owners and/or hunters who know a little but don't really care enough to get into the fight.

I can't believe you just said that.

[RangeBob]

from elsewhere

AS PER TONY BERNARDO OF THE CSSA NOVEMBER 18TH 11:55AM

THE BEOWULF IS NOT OFFICIALLY BANNED

So talking to Tony, 'cause he called me for something else...what timing!

It was one letter sent to one importer regarding one shipment.
It is NOT an official announcement at this time.
What the future holds, as with anything else is unknown.

Hope this helps a little.

Christine Scott
Regional Director Coordinator
CSSA
www.cssa-cila.org

[Drache]

from elsewhere

Well that is interesting...

[kennymo]

Well that is interesting...

I've read the same thing from several other sources 'elsewhere' saying the same thing....it's gonna get interesting....

[RangeBob]

Lots of people talking about pinning their Beowulf mags.

[Edenchef]

What I have personally found is the concept that these are massive seizures of legally purchased private property, without recourse and without compensation, by the whim of an unelected, unaccountable, nameless bureaucrat; generates a very positive response with non-gun folks. IMHO, it is because they can see this happening to them too, for something else. Most are totally shocked to find that we have no rights to own private property in Canada.

[RangeBob]

from elsewhere (this is post 88), but a bit more official

CSSA Communique re: Beowulf Magazines

Despite some recent social media surrounding Beowulf magazines, the CSSA is confirming that no ban on the sale of these magazine in Canada has been issued by the R.C.M.P. or the Minister of Public Safety at this time.

All six 50 Beowulf firearms FRT numbers remain listed as legal with a five round capacity and retailers should continue to sell this product at this time:

A recent letter from the R.C.M.P. addressed to ###### Armoury in response to a denial of their International Import Certificate for these magazines was shared via social media and has caused widespread speculation that the magazines themselves have been banned. This was a private letter to one company regarding one shipment, not a Special Bulletin.

The CSSA continues to work with the office of the Minister of Public Safety regarding this issue and will release further updates as needed.

EDIT
also from
here
http://www.gunownersofcanada.ca/show...343#post311343

[RangeBob]

What I have personally found is the concept that these are massive seizures of legally purchased private property, without recourse and without compensation, by the whim of an unelected, unaccountable, nameless bureaucrat; generates a very positive response with non-gun folks. IMHO, it is because they can see this happening to them too, for something else. Most are totally shocked to find that we have no rights to own private property in Canada.

There's that (private property, compensation),
there's also the rest of your firearms being seized and destroyed because you've breached an indictable criminal code offence,
and the risk of jail,
which in turn means a loss of job, income, retirement and college education, and divorce.

[Trickle Charge]

from elsewhere (this is post 88), but a bit more official



EDIT
also from
here
http://www.gunownersofcanada.ca/show...343#post311343

Can we get the FRT numbers with their classifications sheet and should we drag them around with us like all the rest of the paperwork that we bring with us?