The RCMP's interpretation and standard practice is not a defence under the law if you were charged. As the law has not been amended. Technically, the RCMP are violating the law by not following the law. Intent, when drafting legislation, does not formulate law unless the written law matches the intent of the law. Keep the pressure on!
I tend to agree with you. The RCMP has demonstrated a number of times in recent memory that they twist situations (High River). Personally I find the clarification they issued to be not clear when they use a term "nominal standard" and then quote exact dimensions this leaves a wide hole that can be utilized at a future date. The OIC needs to be pulled back, rewritten and go through parliamentary discussion.
