LUFA fought on behalf of its' members in the Supreme Court challenge along with several provinces in a Constitutional challenge, unfortunately, we lost to a 9-0 decision.  However, there are still 16 Charter of Rights violations that need to be challenged in the Supreme Court.

We have grown to over 25,000 members from coast to coast and we remain dedicated to our membership with offering as much financial and legal support as possible when it comes to fighting the Firearms Act.

Our goal, is to apply as much pressure to force the government to rescind bill C68/Firearms Act and to educate Canadians at how this law will cost over a billion dollars and have no return on saving lives.

If you are interesting in joining, print this form and send in your $20 for a membership.  Join the Fight, you are not alone.  Over 70% non-compliance with over 5 million gun owners who refuse to licence and register.

Mission Statement

To promote the return to real democracy in Canada and put the power of government back in the hands of the people. Canada

Primary Objective

1. To organize the silent majority of Law-abiding Canadian citizens to force the Federal Government to rescind Chapter 39 (C-68).
2. To educate the Canadian people of the true meaning of Chapter 39 (C-68), an invasive piece of legislation designed to take away our privacy, our property and our Freedom.
3. To force the federal government to put some common sense legislation forward that is designed to protect the common public. This new legislation should put the emphasis of the power of the law on the criminal, not law-abiding Canadians.
4. Initially, to save the Canadian taxpayers a waste of over one and one-half billion dollars ($1,500,000,000.00) of their money. Unfortunately, $1 billion has already been wasted and now we must stop further waste of tax payers money.

1. We are prepared to do whatever it takes to force the repeal of bill C-68

2. We will be appealing to the Canadian Police Association to withdraw support for the firearms legislation, which would be a major setback for the CFC.

3. We plan on lobbying the legal community to stand with us in protecting our rights under the Charter.

4. We plan on working closely with all groups and organizations that have an interest at stake.

5. We will appeal to the Native Community of Canada to join us in this fight, as they have more to lose than anyone.

6. Promote and encourage non-compliance of registration, as the strongest and most effective statement we can make against this hated legislation.

7. Take advantage of the media at every opportunity to attack this government and this unpopular legislation. 

8. Raise the funds to challenge the Firearms Act under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for the 16 identified violations.  We will challenge these violations all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada if need be. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1.  How is the LUFA organization set up? Top

A. LUFA is a non-profit registered society in the Province of Alberta.

Q2. When are Board of Directors elected? Top

A. They are elected at the next Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Q3. When is the next AGM? Top

A. As a registered society, we must have an Annual General Meeting every year and elections. The AGM is held in November at a location to be announced in our newsletter and web site.

Q4. Why did LUFA start? Top

A. We were sick and tired of the Prime Minister's lack of respect for the average Canadian citizen.

Q5. Where was LUFA five (5) years ago when this fight started? Top

A. LUFA founder, Bruce Hutton says, "I thought there were enough people fighting the fight and I don't hunt personally. I haven't fired a rifle in twenty (20) years. I didn't realize the fight was being lost until I heard the law was being implemented last fall. I became personally involved when I realized that making submissions and presentations and jumping through the Federal Government hoops doesn't work. That is when I started the pro-active group LUFA."

Q6. Is LUFA breaking any laws at this time? Top

A. No. Although we advocate non-compliance, we are not breaking any laws. We may be breaking laws in the future as it relates to licensing and registration of firearms if we are not successful in forcing the Federal Government to rescind this legislation.  We do however feel it is our right and, in fact, our duty to hold the government responsible for their actions.

Q7. What makes LUFA different from other organizations that have been fighting the Government on this issue? Top

A. We aren't jumping through any hoops. We are saying "No" to the government. This has never been done in Canada but we believe it is time for the people to take back control of their country. It is said that when the people fear the government you have anarchy - but when the government fears the people you have democracy.  It is time for Canadians to excercise their "Democratic Duty" and hold the government accountable for their actions.

Q8. Why is LUFA against the Firearms Act - Chapter 39 (C-68)? Top

A. The Federal Government and their minority, government-funded, special interest groups like the Coalition for Gun Control want the Canadian public to believe this legislation is about reducing crime against the public, violence against Canadians, and suicides.

This legislation will definitely not do that. Australia and England are the proof of that. These countries have had real problems since introducing firearms legislation and registration.  Their legislation led to confiscation. Our Federal Government doesn't mention that.

They also don't mention that Switzerland has the lowest violent crime rate in the world and it is mandatory to have a loaded firearm in every house and you must know how to use it. This gives the aspiring home invader or criminal a new set of circumstances to consider and it works in reducing violent crime.

But the Federal Government's real motivation is outlined by Liberal Senator Sharon Carstairs who says registering hunting rifles is "the first step in the social re-engineering of Canadians." External Affairs Liberal and former Minister Lloyd Axworthy says it is part of "the new humanitarian human agenda". We want no part of it. What is the next step and the next? It makes us very edgy as recent history tells us we can't trust the Federal Government.

Q9. What does LUFA want? Top

A. We are in favour of the existing FAC System, hunter training, reasonable storage and other common-sense practices as it relates to firearms. Most of these things have been in place for years.

Q10. Will registering hunting rifles reduce crime? Top

A. No. We see no advantage to firearms registration as it relates to long rifles and shotguns.  Recent Justice Department statistics show 76% of all crimes involving firearms are committed with handguns and handguns have been registered in this country since 1932.  They are still the weapon of choice for  criminals.  Another 11% of all crimes involving firearms are committed with prohibited or illegal firearms such as sawed-off shotguns or automatic weapons.

This registration is a waste of an estimated one and one-half billion of the tax-payers' dollars.

Q11. How much is it costing? Top

A.The Federal Government under former Justice Minister (now Health Minister) Allan Rock said it would cost a total of $85,000.000.00. They now admit to spending almost 1 Billion and costs will definitely go over LUFA's original estimate of $1.5 Billion if we don't stop this waste of tax-payers' money.  The Federal Government is hiding the costs in various other government departments. They are doing a better job of hiding the truth than a drug cartel laundering money.

Q12. Do Canadian Chiefs of Police support this legislation? Top

A. Yes. But you have to remember that they are not "real policemen". They are politicians with a bureaucratic mentality that are only worried about funding. They have to support the government to ensure their funding.

They may, however, be reconsidering their position. Government cutbacks have seriously affected their operating budgets. Some of the money wasted on the Firearms Act, Chapter 39 could be better spent on police investigations, recruitment, training, and equipment.

Q13. Does the man-in-the-street cop (the real policeman) support this legislation? Top

A. Initially, the Canadian Police Association, the policeman's union, supported this legislation unanimously. Now the prohibitive costs and useless end results caused the Saskatchewan Police Association to bring forth a resolution to withdraw support for registering long rifles and shotguns. This resolution was narrowly defeated at their Annual General Meeting in Regina in August, 1999. The Ontario Police Association unanimously supported the Saskatchewan resolution.

Promote the return to real democracy in Canada and put the power of government back in the hands of the people.
Licensing leads to Registration which leads to Confiscation, Fight for your Rights

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