Zac Kurylyk, Author at Calibremag.ca

Video: Are 10 gauge, 12 gauge shotguns now illegal in Canada?

September 11, 2020

So, what's the deal: Are 10 gauge and 12 gauge shotguns now illegal in Canada? Edmonton-based lawyer Ian Runkle is here to break down his thoughts on the issue, if you've got some time to spare (video runs belo...

Trijicon and Holosun quickly settle patent infringement accusation

Zac Kurylyk

September 11, 2020

Here's an oddity: A legal battle settled almost as soon as it started. Back in July of 2020, firearms optics manufacturer Trijicon filed a patent infringement suit against competitor Holosun. Not even two month...

Remington files for bankruptcy, again

Zac Kurylyk

August 22, 2020

US-based firearms manufacturer Remington Outdoor Co. has filed for bankruptcy again, for the second time in two years. For several weeks, industry insiders speculated Remington was about to go bust again, wi...

Henry recalls single-shot rifles, shotguns

Zac Kurylyk

August 19, 2020

Got a Henry single-shot rifle or shotgun? If so, you’re probably about to receive a letter from the manufacturer. Henry has a voluntary recall on all its single-shot rifles and shotguns manufactured before July...

Federal government looks for private sector help with gun buyback plan

Zac Kurylyk

August 17, 2020

The federal government is looking for help with its latest firearms ban and buyback program, announced on May 1. According to a posting on BuyAndSell.gc.ca, a website the feds use for procurement services an...

Bill Blair flip-flops: Public inquiry now coming into Nova Scotia mass killing

Zac Kurylyk

July 29, 2020

Last week, Nova Scotia's justice minister Mark Furey and federal justice minister Bill Blair said there'd be no public inquiry into this spring's mass killing in Nova Scotia. Now, they've flip-flopped. On Tuesd...

Saskatchewan appoints new Chief Firearms Officer

Zac Kurylyk

July 29, 2020

The province of Saskatchewan has chosen a new Chief Firearms Officer (CFO). Robert Freberg, well-known for years with shooting-related and conservation organizations, is taking the job. The appointment was a...

No public inquiry: Bill Blair, Mark Furey announce “independent review” of Portapique mass killings

Zac Kurylyk

July 24, 2020

Despite calls from public and victims' families, Nova Scotia will have no public inquiry into the April 18-19 mass killing that left 22 dead. Instead, federal minister of justice Bill Blair and Nova Scotia's mi...

Ruger 10/22 Takedown With Magpul X22 Backpacker Stock

Ruger introduces 10/22 Takedown with Mapgul stock as standard

Zac Kurylyk

July 23, 2020

The Ruger 10/22 Takedown is a useful, clever rifle, but it could use a better stock. Ruger sees that, and is now offering the Magpul X22 Backpacker stock as a factory configuration for its survival-style .22. ...

New .300 PRC Savage rifles, and new left-handed PRS precision options

Zac Kurylyk

July 20, 2020

Savage Arms continues to update its long-range shooting options, with more rifles announced in the .300 PRC chambering, and new left-handed PRS precision rifles. Hornady unveiled the .300 Precision Rifle Car...

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