REGINA — The Government of Saskatchewan is extending its firearm safety campaign, "Secure Firearms. Safe Communities," into the spring with updated materials to raise awareness about safety, education, proper firearms storage, and licensing.
The campaign features several well-known Saskatchewan residents who are acting as spokespeople for the campaign. The extended campaign features Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities President, Ray Orb; and Elder and senator with the Prince Albert Grand Council and Federation of Saskatchewan Indigenous Nations, Noland Henderson.
Firearms owners are encouraged to get and maintain their Possession and Acquisition License (PAL/RPAL).
"Thank you to all our outstanding spokespeople for helping to promote firearms safety and our long-standing heritage of responsible firearms ownership in Saskatchewan," Chief Firearms Officer Robert Freberg said.
"The campaign allows the public to gain an understanding of the best safety practices related to firearms ownership, which will keep our communities safe.”
Other important safety tips include:
- learning how to safely load, handle and store every firearm you use;
- never pointing a firearm at anyone or anything you don't want to shoot;
- storing ammunition separately from firearms or by locking it up;
- using the correct ammunition for your firearm;
- unloading all firearms before they are stored or when not in use;
- locking firearms in a cabinet or safe or attaching a secure locking device - such as a trigger or cable lock - to ensure the firearm cannot be fired or stolen;
- ensuring unauthorized individuals do not have access to the keys or combination locks that are used to secure your firearm unless they are licensed and have your permission to use them; and,
- storing firearms safely when they are being transported.
This year's firearms safety campaign messages will be featured on radio, billboards, print materials, and digital media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. The campaign begins March 4 and ends mid-April 2024. The full-length video advertisements can also be viewed at saskatchewan.ca/firearms.
