About
Blaine Beaven grew up in Northern British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, and has practiced with Scott & Beaven Law Office since 2012. He is community minded, and volunteers with youth groups, museums, and as a board member for various non-profits. Blaine and his children are proud citizens of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan. Blaine is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan and was called to the bar in 2010. For much of his career he has provided high quality criminal defence. He has handled all manner of criminal cases at all levels of court in the province, including a number of high-profile homicide files. Blaine has also defended clients in jury trials and enjoys trying cases in front of everyday people. He loves to share his legal knowledge and develop the skills of other lawyers and has mentored a number of articling students over his career. Due to his extensive knowledge of firearms, firearm laws, and general legal experience, Blaine was approached by the Chief Firearms Officer for Saskatchewan in 2022 and asked to take on the role of Senior Legal Counsel to the Saskatchewan Firearms Office, which he has done on a part-time basis ever since. Blaine was involved in drafting theSaskatchewan Firearms Act, legislation that is the first of its kind in Canada and a model for other provinces.