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CanadianBlackRifle

CanadianBlackRifle

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This is something we have been playing with around for a while, we think there is a wide spectrum of people that make of Canadian gun owners. Our thoughts are to do an interview of sorts with these people and take photos of them in their natural environments the goal would be to represent as wide a spectrum as we could and each profile would be unique of sorts. It would be in a large way similar to "Out of the Shadows", we would be sure to be weary of PERSEC and would likely publish first names only or even change names to provide these people some security. We would really like to get some feedback and see what you all think.
 
first off, I don't believe any licenced Canadian firearms owner is in any "shadows" in regards to their firearms, or use. We have to give up all of our privacy to the government, minus a DNA sample, in able to even submit our application to get a firearms licence, not to mention restricted and prohibited owners, and the documentation of our where-abouts and our firearms.
So to publicly photograph and document what you have requested is near on par with say, wal-mart recording our information in a book when buying ammunition from them.

:)
*sarcasm off*
 
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Sorry I think you've misunderstood, the majority of Canadians don't know anything about gun culture in this country. We want to highlight how diverse it is and bring something that isn't normally seen, into the public eye in a positive light.
 
I like the idea. I think you are trying to show that firearms enthusiasts come from all walks of life - a positive message that isn't often portrayed by the media...
 
In otherwords do away with the idea the only people who like guns are angry, 50-something, white guys with a grade 10 education and blue collar job, living in a rural area? (Not that there is anything wrong with any of them... I hit 3 of them)

Good idea!
 
shooter 67 said:
In otherwords do away with the idea the only people who like guns are angry, 50-something, white guys with a grade 10 education and blue collar job, living in a rural area? (Not that there is anything wrong with any of them... I hit 3 of them)

Good idea!
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Exactly that, we know a a West Vancouver Frat Boy who loves to hunt. We know a PHD Doctor, Lawyer, and Professor (Talking about 1 Guy) who is an avid collector. The idea is to normalize gun ownership. Gun Culture 2.0, Colion Noir is a perfect example of such.
 
I think that's a great idea! In my family we have 2-Chefs, a Pilot, and a University Biology Student. We all love shooting and collecting. Not quite a bunch of 'bush bubbas". Count me in!
 
I like this idea. Its insulting that wether antis realize it or not, by calling firearms killing machines, and assault weapons, and classifying and generalizing gun owners. Id like to show all my ammo, explain how not even one bullet id for a human being, then ask how my guns can be "used for one purpose and one purpose only, killing". Id like to show them the empty brass from the range days, and the one empty shotgun hull from deer season and have them do their own math and compile a percentage ratio of how my ammo is used, and they will quickly see that it is not a killing machine, unless decided to be used for killing. Again, i think this is a great idea, only way to end ignorance is to force knowledge down indifferent throats.
 
I love this idea, all of us that are regulars at ranges know the diversity of the people that show up. You have everyone from the doctors, to the young adult that can only make it out once in a while because his other responsibilities take most of his income (we've all been there). then there are all the young people that come with their family members, they are constantly learning, are usually very passionate and realize that safety is #1.

People outside of the gun community do not experience this, and have a jaded view of gun owners. You could open their eyes.
 
Count me in. I have a real life reason for maintaining anonymity but I will contribute in any way I can and offer myself as a "relatively" rare variation of the breed. I started my shooting career at the age of 65 and haven't stopped since. I compete in both the US and Canada and can relate stories and examples from both countries.
 
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