Canada's National Firearms Association

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Edmonton, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
November 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 191

Arms of Canada's National Firearms Association
Arms of Canada's National Firearms Association
Flag of Canada's National Firearms Association
Badge of Canada's National Firearms Association
 
Arms of Canada's National Firearms Association

Arms of Canada's National Firearms Association

Blazon

Gules a bend sinister, on a chief Or a coronet erablé Gules;

Symbolism

The design of the shield is based on the emblem in long use by the Association, with the addition of the maple leaf coronet for Canada.

Crest

Blazon

Issuant from a coronet erablé Gules a border collie sejant proper;

Symbolism

The border collie works as a sheepdog to herd and protect its flock against carnivores. It is known for being vigilant, loyal and ready to defend itself and others, evoking the values of the Association.

Motto

Blazon

IN DEFENCE OF FREEDOM;

Symbolism

Not applicable

Supporters

Blazon

Dexter a female habitant sinister a male habitant both vested and armed tempore 1700 and standing on a grassy mount proper;

Symbolism

The supporters recall the defence of Fort Verchères by Madeleine de Verchères and her companions in 1692. Because of her leadership for this great accomplishment, Madeleine de Verchères is considered a heroine of New France.
Flag of Canada's National Firearms Association

Flag of Canada's National Firearms Association

Blazon

A banner of the Arms;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge of Canada's National Firearms Association

Badge of Canada's National Firearms Association

Blazon

A bezant charged with two rifles in saltire enfiling a coronet erablé Gules;

Symbolism

The gold disc represents the striking end of a cartridge. The maple leaf coronet and rifles allude to the name of the Association.
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2013 in Volume 147, page 537 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Canada's National Firearms Association

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

D. Robert Tunstall

Calligrapher

Luc Saucier

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
Community Service Organization