The Saskatchewan Firearms Office reports a significant surge in registrations for Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) courses, with a staggering 241% increase since the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Tim Thiessen, who runs Saskatchewan Firearm Safety Training, notes that current events have prompted many residents to seek licenses to acquire handguns and restricted long guns, amid fears of potential government overreach in gun ownership rights.
As of now, Central Saskatchewan boasts 14,594 PAL holders, with an additional 30,309 in Northern Saskatchewan, indicative of the growing interest in firearms training and ownership. Deputy Commissioner Murray Cowan emphasizes a rise in inquiries and course enrollments since the end of the pandemic, highlighting a shift in community attitudes toward firearms amidst shifting political climates and cross-border concerns regarding illegal weapons.
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