The provincial government has moved to appoint it's Chief Firearms Officer. Historically the role was appointed at the federal level. Earlier in 2020 Premier Moe committed to shifting the responsibility to his government.

“We believe a provincially-appointed Chief Firearms Officer will be well positioned to represent Saskatchewan’s position on firearms regulation to the federal government,” Corrections and Policing Minister Christine Tell said.  “Our government will always stand beside law-abiding Saskatchewan firearms owners, and we believe a provincially-appointed CFO will assist in that advocacy.”

The role is responsible for administering the federal Firearms Act in the province. The officer also oversees the licensing, transporting and carrying of firearms. The office is also responsible for the firearms safety courses in the province and the licensing of those courses instructors.

While the posting does not specifically mention coming federal gun law changes, it does tee-up the fact that the Provincial Government will look to the position as a advocate fro Saskatchewan firearm owners.

“While this position does not have the ability to change federal laws or regulations, a provincially-appointed Chief Firearms Officer would best be able to articulate Saskatchewan’s concerns to the federal government on these issues while also respectfully engaging with the Saskatchewan firearms community,” Tell said.

The government is looking for someone that has extensive experience in the field of firearm safety as well as experience with firearms laws in Canada.  The applicant should also have a broad understanding of the diverse and unique demographic of Saskatchewan firearms owners.