In response to increasingly tyrannical gun control legislation from the federal government, Alberta has officially appointed their first-ever provincial Chief Firearms Officer.
After some deliberation, Alberta has chosen to give the role to Teri Bryant, both an academically trained professor and major gun enthusiast.
Bryant will now be in charge of determining licensing eligibility, compliance with legislation, overseeing the administration of firearms safety courses, and other duties that previously fell to Trudeau’s government. All in all, this new appointee will have authority over gun legislation in the province and the responsibility of protecting Albertans’ liberties and property rights, as well as deterring criminals.
“I am delighted to welcome the province’s first-ever designated chief firearms officer, Kaycee Madu, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, said in a statement. “I know she will be promoting a system of firearms administration in this province that is rooted in the values and priorities of Albertans and will fight hard for the legitimate rights of Alberta’s lawful gun owners.”
A lifelong gun enthusiast, Bryant is a member of the Alberta Firearms Advisory Committee and has amassed one of the largest antique Japanese gun collections in the world. This couples well with her former profession as an associate professor in the Strategy and Global Management area at the Haskayne School of Business, where she teaches international and Japanese business.
“As a lifelong firearms collector and enthusiast, I could not be more excited for this opportunity to represent Albertans and stand up for our province’s way of life and lawful firearms culture,” Bryant said upon her appointment.
In addition to her appointment, Madu and Bryant will be touring Alberta’s shooting ranges to better connect directly with Albertan firearms owners.
“I cannot wait to meet with other passionate Albertans with Minister Madu on our tour to find out how we can get a fair deal for Albertans,” Bryant said.
According to Michaela Glasgo, MLA for Brooks-Medicine Hat and chair, Alberta Firearms Advisory Committee, “A comment we heard over and over again when talking to Albertans through the Alberta Firearms Advisory Committee was that Alberta needs a provincial chief firearms officer.
“I believe appointing Teri Bryant is a smart step – she is a talented and knowledgeable leader who is an extremely valuable member of the committee. I know she will work hard to get a fair deal for Albertans. It’s a challenging time to be a firearms owner in Alberta, and Ms. Bryant can provide a strong voice to stand up for our way of life and personal responsibility.”
Part of Bryant’s job will also be demonstrating that public safety and a strong firearms community can go hand in hand. This duty is one that the federal government was supposed to take up but, instead, chose to demonize gun owners and enthusiasts. Fortunately, Alberta will not have to worry about that anymore.
