As a result of recent decisions by the RCMP to begin the unilateral reclassification and seizure of legally owned and properly registered semi-automatic sporting rifles and shotguns - namely the Norinco Type 97A and High Standard Model 10B; National Firearms Association will be proceeding with the creation of the new NFA Legal Defense & Compensation Fund immediately.
Given the stakes involved and the dangerous precedent that will be established if the RCMP is permitted to unilaterally reclassify and seize any registered model of firearms they deem unnecessary or allegedly dangerous to the public good this fund is intended to aid owners of targeted firearms in mounting a competent legal defense and protect the future right of all law-abiding gun owners to continue to own their legally acquired firearms.
While representatives of the Public Safety Minister have announced that they will be offering compensation to affected owners involved in this most recent reclassification, a number of owners have expressed fear that should they opt to fight this unnecessary seizure, they may find such compensation denied them. In order to remove this fear, and thus any hesitation affected owners may have over proceeding with a court challenge, we are hopeful sufficient funds will be raised in order to provide adequate compensation to these brave owners should the worst happen and the prohibition order stand. We are confident, however, of a positive outcome to these challenges. Therefore, a new separate bank account will be set-up immediately for the new legal defense fund that is apart from general National Firearms Association accounts. Donations can now be made on-line by clicking here. Donations will also be accepted via mail at the address below or by calling our toll free line at 1-877-818-0393. Please be sure to indicate on your cheque or money order that the donation is intended for the Legal Defense & Compensation Fund. Thank you for your support. Sean Penney
VP-Communications
Send cheque or money order to:
NFA Legal Defense & Compensation Fund
c/o Canada's National Firearms Association
P.O. Box 52183
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6G 2T5
PH. Toll free at 1-877-818-0393