Episode Summary

This week, the crew covers the trip to Arizona for the massive Mystery Mountain 3-Gun match, including travel logistics, gear setups, and how Canadian shooters stack up against top U.S. competitors. Back home, the team discusses reloading projects, range time, and the latest developments in Canada’s ongoing firearm confiscation efforts—plus a major update as the Supreme Court agrees to hear the challenge.

What We Did in Guns

• Reloading projects and experimenting with .303 and alternative bullet options
• Precision rifle builds and gear upgrades
• Studio and filming setup improvements for YouTube content
• Range days, club involvement, and new shooter outreach
• Toronto Sportsman Show recap and community engagement

Mystery Mountain 3-Gun Match Recap

• First-time experience traveling to the U.S. with firearms
• Border crossing tips (Form 6, ATT, documentation)
• Match scale: ~360+ competitors
• Stage design: technical, movement-heavy, execution-focused
• Extreme heat (40°C) and its impact on performance
• Gear breakdown:
  • Handgun, shotgun, and rifle setups
  • Magazine capacity differences vs Canada
  • Lessons learned on belt setup and equipment
• Match performance:
  • Adriel places 3rd in Limited Division
  • Close margins and key mistakes that made the difference
• Total trip cost breakdown (~$2700 CAD all-in)
• What to improve for next year

Gear & Builds

• Savage Model 12 FV precision rifle pickup
• Rimfire accessories and loaders (Speed Beez vs others)
• AR builds and tuning challenges (gas systems, reliability issues)
• Shotgun upgrades and high-capacity magazine discussion
• The never-ending pursuit of “perfect” competition gear

Lessons Learned

• Importance of stage planning vs “gaming”
• Why reliability beats optimization
• Heat, hydration, and gear prep matter more than you think
• Don’t cheap out on prep—or overcomplicate your setup

Canadian Firearms News

• Final phase of the firearm confiscation declaration approaching
• Community concerns and uncertainty
• Supreme Court agrees to hear the challenge
  • Potential implications for OIC use
  • Possible timelines (18–24 months)
  • What it could mean for gun owners

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In this episode of Slam Fire Radio, the hosts sit down with political scientist Dr. Noah Schwartz, author of Targeted, to talk about the realities of gun ownership and gun policy in Canada.

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:39 What we did in guns
• 26:42 Upcoming Events
• 38:28 New Gun stuff
• 46:04 Main Topic- Noah Schwartz
• 1:23:21 Listener Feedback

Schwartz, a professor at the University of the Fraser Valley, joins the show to discuss his new research into Canada’s gun community and the political forces that shape firearm legislation. Drawing from nearly 100 interviews with gun owners across the country, he explains why Canadian gun culture is fundamentally different from that of the United States, and why those differences are often misunderstood by the media, policymakers, and the public.

The conversation explores:

• Why Canadians own firearms—and how those reasons differ from Americans
• The role of hunting, sport shooting, and community in Canadian gun culture
• Misconceptions about gun ownership and licensing in Canada
• The evidence (or lack of it) behind recent firearm policies
• Why storytelling—not statistics—is often the most powerful way to change minds

Schwartz also shares insights from his academic research into recent government gun control measures, what the data actually says about their effectiveness, and why the debate around firearms in Canada is often driven more by politics than evidence.

Whether you’re a firearms owner, policy watcher, or just curious about how gun politics really work in Canada, this episode offers a thoughtful and data-driven look at a topic that’s often misunderstood.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Tracey Wilson and Sophie Belen from the CCFR to break down the massive Quebec City protest against the federal gun confiscation program.

With thousands of Canadians rallying in freezing rain outside the National Assembly, we discuss how the protest came together, why Quebec became the focal point of resistance, and what impact the rally is already having on municipalities and provincial leaders. Sophie shares her firsthand experience organizing the event and confronting hostile media coverage, while Tracey explains why political pressure from everyday Canadians is forcing officials to walk back their positions.

We also dive into:

• How the Quebec government is distancing itself from federal confiscation efforts
• Why municipalities are refusing to participate in the buyback
• The role of public pressure in changing political narratives
• Media bias, misinformation, and standing your ground
• What’s next for the movement across Canada

This is an inside look at one of the largest firearm rights protests in Canadian history—and why organizers believe Quebec could be where this policy finally collapses.

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