Yesterday, Winnipeg Police released pictures of a number of firearms seized from a residence late last May. The lower receivers of two shown having been produced using a 3D printer, which was also seized. Winnipeg police made the city’s first ever seizure of a [Read More…]
Last month, TFB reported on Canada’s sweeping new ban of more than 1500 firearms – including more than a few unusual or unexpected entries on the list. Of note were numerous items that civilians would have almost no opportunity to purchase anyway, such as [Read More…]
You may have recently heard that Canada has chosen to ban a selection of so-called ‘assault weapons’. Earlier this week Luke gave us a great run through some of the unusual things that made it onto the banned list including AR15.com and Stinger MANPADs. Well [Read More…]
A shocking announcement blared its way across the nation of Canada on May 1st as the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau ordered the banning of over 1,500 different models of firearms. However, despite claims to the contrary, the bans of so-called [Read More…]
Modular Driven Technologies (Canada) are makers of Chassis Systems and Accessories for Bolt Action Rifles. The company was founded in 2009. Manufacturing takes place in Chilliwack BC, Canada. All their US sales and distribution is operated by their US entity company [Read More…]
“A complete bolt action rifle chassis system for under 400 bucks. Includes chassis, buttstock and grip.” That’s a great way of describing the new chassis and new brand of Modular Driven Technologies – MDT. As MDT is a Canadian company, [Read More…]
A Canadian man has been convicted in Vermont of smuggling 100 firearms across the US/Canadian border – through a library that straddles the border. The historic Haskell Library used for dead drops now has a much less salubrious claim to fame. A 41-year-old man, [Read More…]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has directed his ministers to examine a full ban on handgun and ‘assault weapons’. The move comes in the wake of the recent Danforth shooting which saw 3 killed and 13 more injured. Trudeau has issued a mandate letter [Read More…]
In an interview given to the Ukrainian UATV news channel, Ross Spagrud, the owner of PGW Defence Technologies Inc., confirmed that the company has been awarded a contract to deliver .50 caliber LRT-3 anti-materiel/sniper rifles to Ukraine. The total sum of the contract [Read More…]
The discussions were finalized during the IWA exhibition in Germany, and it’s now official that Stoeger Canada Ltd.will start selling Ase Utra sound suppressors in Canada. Ase Utra is a Finnish company which started in 1994, and one of the of the largest [Read More…]
The Canadian government, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, have introduced a new bill which would require tougher background checks and retailers to independently maintain records of their sales and individuals purchasing firearms. Bill C-71 seeks a number of [Read More…]
Since 2015 the account CanadasMilHist has been Twittering about “Canada’s vibrant and rich military history through all conflicts.” There are some excellent pictures and history from the past to be found there For the picture above, the story goes: [Read More…]
This will be a welcome new product for owners and users of the SIG SG 55x firearms. I have a few friends using their SG 552 Commandos who have been asking for these adapters, but had nowhere to go. GS Designs Canada now offer a magazine adapter for the SG 55x line. [Read More…]
Based out of Colorado M+M Industries has most recently announced that their 7.62x39mm M10X “International Defense Rifle” has been officially approved for sale in Canada as a Non-Restricted firearm for civilian sale. The company is working with the Canadian [Read More…]
Good news Canada! You’ll finally be getting the Glock 19 Gen 4. Glock showed off their new Canadian compliant version of the G19 Gen 4 at the 2018 SHOT Show. The factory Glock 19 barrel is 102mm which was too short to be legal in Canada, they require handgun [Read More…]
Earlier this month, Adam S. reviewed the new Glock 19X. Well, there is some Glock 19 goodness headed up to our neighbors in Canada. For those not familiar with Canadian gun laws, there are three classifications for firearms. Unrestricted, Restricted and Prohibited. [Read More…]
Ottawa Citizen reports that Ukrainian Defence Minister Stepan Poltorak has announced that he has been negotiating with Canadian Minister of National Defense Harjit Sajjan concerning the possibility of building a new ammunition plant in Ukraine with the help of Canada. [Read More…]
The current US administration is looking to release many of the restrictions on weapons exports, according to a recent article at Reuters. Currently, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) limit the ability for US arms companies to sell weapons overseas. [Read More…]
According to Edmonton police A Parkland County machine shop was being used to manufacture MAC-11 type machine pistols for the criminal underworld. The examples seized appear to be entirely handmade including the magazines and are each fitted with a silencer. Near [Read More…]
Canadian machine gunners will be receiving approximately 1,148 7.62x51mm NATO C6A1 FLEX (Flexible) GPMGs to replace current C6s throughout the armed forces in late 2018. Part of this $32 Million contract is to upgrade the components of the machine guns with polymer [Read More…]
In Canada, the AR-15 is on thin ice. More apocalyptic individuals might read the portents and see a ban on the horizon. I’m going to do my best not to break the first sacred law of TFB in this article. With that in mind I’ll lean heavily on the technical [Read More…]
Crushing a record previously held by a British sniper, a Canadian special forces member now holds the title title for the longest confirmed kill. Measured at 3,450 3,540 meters, or approximately 2.2 miles, the member of the Joint Task Force 2 killed an Islamic State [Read More…]
BAE Systems has announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding with a Canadian company called Helios Global Technologies to further develop liquid armor technologies. Although liquid armor developments have started a while ago (the early 2000s), this [Read More…]
The Canadian Rangers, our official presence in the Northern reaches of the country, have been carrying the World War II Lee Enfield rifle since their inception in 1947. In the extreme cold of the Canadian arctic, the Lee Enfield is tough enough to survive transport, and [Read More…]
Just the other day Nathaniel F posted about the Short Barreled Shotgun. Well in Canada, Rossi is importing some non-restricted shotguns with pistol grips. They come with 18.5″ barrels but due to some loopholes in Canada’s firearm laws regarding shotguns and [Read More…]
Thanks to you friend at North Sylva for sharing these pictures. This is a Norinco M1A chambered in 7.62×39. It was imported into Canada where Dickson lives. This seems like a great idea. I would love to get these in the US. Sadly we can’t. Here are some more [Read More…]
According to the National Post, the Canadian government will begin supplying elements of the Kurdish Peshmerga in Iraq with small arms and light weapons. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau previously announced Canadian material support for the Peshmerga a year ago, but only [Read More…]
Ah… the times have a changed. It’s rare today to hear of a “star” who has put their life and livelihood on the line to serve. While there are notable exceptions to this today, as a general rule most have not served. But, it was not always the [Read More…]
Canada has approved the IWI Tavor X95 and it’s coming very soon! According to IsraelDefense.co.il the Canadian Tavor X95 is based on the US model, but with a Canadian-legal 18.6 inch barrel. Estimated price of the X95 is $2600 Canadian dollars and it’s [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Edward O takes a look at the Turkish SAP-6 pump-action shotgun. This short barrel gun feeds from 6 or 11 round detachable magazines, and is available in 12 inch, 14 inch, and 18 inch barrel lengths. In Canada, these shotguns have a dedicated following as camp guns, truck [Read More…]