Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights

Who We Are

Rod Giltaca

CEO and Executive Director
Rod Giltaca is the CEO and Executive Director of Canada’s gun lobby, the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights (The CCFR). Rod was also the first President of the organization starting in 2015. As an experienced Canadian entrepreneur, Rod's background includes over a decade of international business development in the manufacturing and software industries. Rod has registered intellectual property, founded venture-financed start up’s and engaged directly in business with some of the world’s largest corporations and government bodies such as Ford Motor Company, AT&T, the United States Navy, Air Force and Marine corps.

In addition to his other business activities, Mr. Giltaca previously owned and operated one of Canada’s most recognizable training businesses Civil Advantage Firearms Training (Civil Advantage Management Inc.). In addition, Rod is an instructor in good standing with the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program having trained over 4,000 students in the Canadian Firearm Safety Course and live fire training.

In the early days of firearm-related YouTube, Rod produced and hosted the largest (all Canadian) firearms channel, the “Civil Advantage Channel”. In later years, he created, hosted, wrote or produced numerous nationally broadcast television specials and series. Rod currently hosts and produces “CCFR Radio – On The Air” which is in its fourth season on WildTV, as well as the most popular firearm-related podcast in Canada "The CCFR Radio Podcast". The podcast is uploaded bi-weekly can be found on the CCFR YouTube Channel, Rumble, Facebook, Apple Podcasts and is rated in the top 5% of all podcasts on Spotify.

Rod has testified in both house and senate committees on firearm legislation. He also interviews regularly on terrestrial radio and television media outlets such as CTV, CBC, Global and others in an ongoing effort to represent licensed gun owners in the most positive light possible. Rod and the CCFR have redefined what a "gun lobby" organization is, what it does, and how the public perceives it.

Rod has been married to his lovely wife Tracy for 31 years, has two grown children and is a two-time cancer survivor. Rod enjoys a well-established national reputation as honest and reasonable communicator.
rod.giltaca@ccfr.ca

Tracey Wilson

Vice President of Public Relations
Tracey has been on the CCFR team since its inception and was one of the original incorporating directors. As a founding member of the team her role and skills have seen her grow into a powerful, public facing advocate. Tracey is the Vice President of Public Relations for the CCFR, Canada’s only in-house registered gun lobbyist and an avid hunter and sport shooter. Her political influence coupled with her tenacious spirit makes this lady an asset to the team.

Tracey always puts the best interests of the organization and its members first and has a special rapport with the membership and supporters of the CCFR. She brings with her great experience in the inner workings of Not for Profit and governance in Canada. She had an article published in a women’s hunting magazine, detailing her experiences in the mountains hunting with her teen daughter.

As a passionate advocate for women and youth in our sport, she embraces the new shooter and encourages education and awareness. Tracey completed her IPSC Canada Black Badge training and recently attended the CAPS threat-management, Use of Force firearms training. Tracey looks forward to the continued momentum and incredible growth we have seen since our early days.
tracey.wilson@ccfr.ca

Scott Carpenter

President & Director for British Columbia
scott.carpenter@ccfr.ca

Gordon Sterchi

Director, Alberta
Gord has been a proud member of the CCFR since March 2018. Born and raised in Banff, Alberta, Gord is an avid outdoorsman, hunter and sport shooter. He has been a firearms license holder for over 30 years and is a member of the International Defensive Pistol Association and the Alberta Tactical Handgun League. On weekends when he’s not at the rink coaching hockey or enjoying Alberta’s natural wonders while hiking, skiing and fishing, Gord can be found at his wife’s family farm east of Strathmore practicing his target shooting and lending a hand with pest control.

In his professional career, Gord is a partner with the law firm Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP. His main area of practice is in family law as a litigator, mediator and arbitrator, and also practices as counsel for landowners in surface rights matters in Alberta. Gord is recognized by Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession, in the field of family law and mediation. He is a member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta. He is also currently the Vice President of the Calgary Bar Association.

A long time advocate for gun-ownership rights, Gord was one of approximately twenty Calgarians invited to participate in the “Dialogue on Reducing Violent Crime” engagement meeting on January 23, 2019 with The Honourable Bill Blair who was then the Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction.

gord.sterchi@ccfr.ca

Colin Zvaniga

Director, Alberta
Colin has a robust background in Business Executive Management, extensive experience in firearms sports of many types (IPSC, IDPA, ELRS, etc), and a strong understanding of government, and politics.

His academic credentials include an MBA in Finance from Queen’s University, a Master of Health Administration (MHA) from (Schulich) York University, and a Doctor of Business Administration from the University of Calgary (in process). These qualifications, and 25 years of Executive Management, have equipped Colin with a strong foundation in strategic decision-making, financial management, and organizational leadership, all of which are critical for advancing the CCFR’s objectives. His business acumen allows him to approach challenges with a focus on strategy, stakeholder engagement, and operational efficiency, ensuring that the organization remains impactful and financially sound.

In the realm of firearms sports, Colin is an active long-range shooter (2.5km) and has completed many tactical shooting courses, which have honed his technical skills and deepened his appreciation for the safety, discipline and responsibility inherent in firearm use. Additionally, Colin swages his own jacketed bullets, a practice that reflects his hands-on commitment to the firearms community and his deep understanding of the technical aspects of shooting sports. This experience demonstrates his authentic connection with other firearm owners and CCFR members while he advocates for their interests.

colin.zvaniga@ccfr.ca

Scott Bell

Director, British Columbia
Scott Bell grew up on a hobby farm in a family where he had little to no exposure to any shooting sports. A youthful interest in ‘the cowboy way’ and a Wild West type lifestyle drew Scott to seek out like minded peers and the opportunity to live the dream on the farm. Because of associations with kids from families who were more outdoorsy, at around 10 years old, Scott got an early exposure to firearms, and has enthusiastically spent the last 37 years hunting and fishing all over British Columbia, and being active in many different disciplines of target shooting. Firearm safety and responsible ownership was engrained in him from day one. Scott has always had a passion for the country lifestyle, outdoors, archery, prospecting, and wilderness survival. He was born and raised on Southern Vancouver Island, where with his small family, he still calls home.

To pay the bills, Scott transitioned right out of high school and started his working career in construction, but has also attended the University of Victoria taking Computer Studies and Information Technologies academics. For the last 18 years however, Scott has worked for the Canadian Coast Guard as a Rescue Specialist on board the different Coast Guard ships and vessels servicing Canada’s typically inhospitable West Coast.

Even before the CCFR, Scott openly preached about the need for firearms owners to get involved with organizations actively supporting our hobbies and lifestyles. Scott joined the CCFR in November 2015 and began spreading the word on his own for the need of a responsible and accountable firearms advocacy group, before becoming an active Field Officer. Since then, he has taken on the role of Regional Field Officer Coordinator for Vancouver Island, and can be found promoting the Organization at every opportunity. Scott is extremely enthusiastic about the multitude of new projects coming down the way in the near future with the CCFR, and hopes to be an active participant in the delivery and execution of them.
scott.bell@ccfr.ca

Mark Michie

Director, Manitoba
Firearms have always held an important and growing part in my life. As a youth, many hours were spent on squirrel and gopher control. In university, my first handgun was purchased to pass the evenings and Saturdays away from home. My first of many deer was taken in my early twenties, and now the next generation comes along for the hunt. Seven of my eight children have taken deer here on the farm and 2020 was the first hunting season for number eight!

Training horses for a living, it was only natural that I give Cowboy Mounted Shooting a try, and have thoroughly enjoyed that when I can find the time to get to a competition.

In recent years I went through the process of getting a range approved here at home to help pass on the love of firearms to the next generation and the surrounding community.

In 2017 I became a CCFR Field Officer in Manitoba and have really enjoyed promoting the CCFR and our message to the public. Along the way I have become more politically active, getting involved in my local MP's Electoral District Association as well as repeatedly writing, calling and presenting to various politicians to let them know where I stand on firearm related issues.

I look forward to doing more to mobilize Manitoba firearm owners in the fight for the freedoms that we have been blessed with here in Canada. I'm proud to be involved in the CCFR - the best advocates for firearm owners Canada has ever had.
mark.michie@ccfr.ca

Jason Gallen

Director, New Brunswick
Born and raised in New Brunswick, I've been shooting and hunting since I was 13 years old. It's an every day part of my life. I live in a rural part of the South-East with my 2 dogs, 2 horses and my chickens. I've been a CCFR Field Officer for several years and regularly volunteer at events, like Ladies Range Days. I'm an IPSC competitor and assist with many matches. I enjoy competing in Rimfire Precision matches and get a lot of satisfaction out of teaching marksmanship as a Project Mapleseed instructor.
jason.gallen@ccfr.ca

Kyle Worsley

Director, Ontario
For over 37 years, I have been a passionate firearms enthusiast and hunter, committed to preserving Canada’s firearms and hunting heritage for future generations, including my two sons. My journey began at 15 hunting moose with my grandfather’s Remington 760, sparking a lifelong dedication to responsible firearms use and outdoor traditions. The day I turned 18, I prioritized purchasing a used 1911, a testament to my commitment. As an RPAL holder, I actively participate in target shooting and hunting, maintaining memberships at several shooting ranges where I champion safety, education, and responsible ownership.

As a father, I teach my sons the values of discipline, respect, and stewardship inherent in hunting and firearms culture, traditions that strengthen Canadian identity. Preserving these rights ensures they inherit a legacy of freedom and responsibility. My other volunteer work as a Director on the Board of Farmers, Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) Canada reflects my dedication to community, using hunting to provide game meat to those in need. Additionally, I knocked on thousands of doors to support of a local candidate in the recent federal election, demonstrating my commitment to grassroots advocacy and engaging communities on issues like firearm rights.

With an MBA, certificate in Executive Leadership from Cornell University and over 35 years of management and strategy experience, I have led diverse teams, driven innovative strategies, and delivered impactful results. As a CCFR Director, I will leverage my leadership, volunteerism, and passion to defend Canadian firearms owners’ rights against restrictive policies, promote education, and ensure our heritage endures for my sons and all Canadians.

kyle.worsley@ccfr.ca

Kelly Wheaton

Director, Ontario
Working in Public Safety, I recognized that there was a knowledge gap that led to a general misunderstanding of firearm licencing and preventing gun violence within our communities. I agreed with the CCFR mandate that education and a new method of advocacy were needed because the previous efforts were not working.

I became actively involved in firearms advocacy by joining the CCFR when the organization first began to operate and soon became a Field Officer, Regional Field Officer Coordinator and then VP of Women's Programs. I helped grow the women's division by developing and implementing sponsorship of ladies range days across the country. In addition, I am the project lead for the CCFR Gunnie Girl Calendar and, along with the other women's committee members, have seen it become a tremendous success.

I have seen the CCFR grow and become Canada's leading firearms advocacy group. I am proud of the work and accomplishments made thus far by the hardest working team in firearm rights. My goal as Director is to support and implement measures that will foster growth, uplift the organization and support our members.

Additionally, I am a CCFR RSO course instructor, a hunter, an IPSC competitor, an avid skeet enthusiast, rifle marksman and club level ATT instructor. I am also a founding Director and Senior Instructor for Project Mapleseed, a civilian marksmanship clinic here in Canada. I can be heard educating and informing listeners on Slam Fire Radio, and the SHE SHOOTS podcast with the CUSF women's committee.
kelly.wheaton@ccfr.ca

Jason Warren

Director, Quebec
From the beginning of my time as a volunteer with the CCFR, I’ve given my best to the role, attending as many shows and events as possible, always looking for ways to contribute more. I’ve regularly reached out to clubs across Quebec for various initiatives, including insurance and National Range Day, and since the beginning, I’ve become an active part of the Quebec team. As a resident of northern Quebec, this helps me to ensure better representation across the province rather than being centred only around Montreal.

Beyond the CCFR, I have a diverse professional background that has shaped my leadership and organizational skills. I have worked as a foreman in landscaping, lumberjack, real estate agent, land surveyor, construction worker, and superintendent on major construction projects, spending several years in each of these fields while always moving towards better for my family and myself. Managing teams, coordinating large-scale operations, and problem-solving under pressure have all been key aspects of my work.

Today, I own and operate a multidisciplinary health clinic which requires careful organization, managing practitioners across multiple disciplines, and ensuring smooth operations while maintaining close, personal interactions with clients.

These experiences have strengthened my ability to lead, communicate, and stay focused. The CCFR is a major part of my life, and I want to continue serving however I can in my role as a Director.

jason.warren@ccfr.ca

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