Episode 649: Are We F***ed?

In this episode, the crew covers competition shooting, gear updates, industry news, and a deep discussion on the current direction of Canadian firearms policy. It is a mix of practical shooting talk and serious concerns about what may be coming next.

What We Did in Guns

  • Sherwood Park 3-Gun match recap
  • Texas 3-Gun preparation with backup rifle decisions and gear issues
  • Reloading updates, including a Hornady ammo plant win and .45-70 considerations
  • Gun room builds and workspace upgrades
  • Rimfire setups, optics adjustments, and shotgun gear experimentation
  • Trapdoor Springfield purchase and discussion on safe loading practices

Canadian Gun Politics

  • Floor crossing by a Conservative MP and implications for gun owners
  • Discussion on potential future bans, including the SKS
  • Supreme Court developments and the possibility of an injunction
  • Media narratives around confiscation and public perception
  • Predictions on where policy may go over the next few years

Industry and Gear News

  • Black Creek Labs reportedly acquired by Next Dynamics
  • Shadow Systems entering the AR market
  • Sierra bullet line rebranding and naming changes
  • Review of MDT Oryx bipod and mounting system
  • New revolving carbine platforms in .45 Colt and .410
  • Lee Precision expanding Load-All presses to include .410 and 28 gauge