Businessman Kent Brown is pursuing nearly $9 million in damages against the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), alleging that the agency's failure to issue renewal certificates after approving his licences led to the collapse of his firearms-related businesses.

The lawsuit was filed in March 2022 and a defence from the FLA in 2023. A hearing date has not yet ben set.

“We’re waiting on the Supreme Court registry. We have filed our pleadings and it’s a very strong case,” said Hugh Wildman, who is representing Brown in the matter.