Assault Style Firearms
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Liberals seek to fast-track gun control bill, sparking Conservative outcryA motion introduced in the House of Commons would limit debate time among MPs and ensure recent amendments to the gun-control bill are within the scope of the legislation.PoliticsMay 8, 2023
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Revised assault-style firearm definition won’t cover existing modelsAfter several days of behind-the-scenes negotiations, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino outlined the revamped federal approach Monday.PoliticsMay 1, 2023
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As MPs rework gun control amendments, minister pledges to ‘getting this right’Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino spoke to the House of Commons public safety committee about the controversial amendments that were withdrawn amid broad criticism.CanadaApr 25, 2023
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Gun control groups urge NDP to take stand, support ban on assault weaponsVarious groups pushing for stronger restrictions on guns urge the federal New Democrats to come out decisively in support of a permanent ban on assault-style firearms.PoliticsApr 25, 2023
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Firearms bill debate pushed to new year as MPs weigh more talks over hunting concernsThe House of Commons public safety committee is considering hearing from additional witnesses and traveling to the North for talks with Indigenous leaders about their concerns.PoliticsDec 15, 2022
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After saying no laws would change, Jean Charest pledges review of assault-style firearm banJean Charest stands by his initial position because what he's proposing is a review of the regulations and not a legislative change, said a campaign spokesperson.CanadaMay 31, 2022
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2 firearms found in burned vehicle: Salmon Arm RCMPEmergency crews were called to an accident near the Trans-Canada Highway earlier this month, where two firearms were found in a burned vehicle.CrimeApr 28, 2022
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Saskatchewan is seeking its own chief firearms officer to advocate for gun owners'Our government will always stand beside law-abiding Saskatchewan firearms owners, and we believe a provincially-appointed CFO will assist in that advocacy,' Minister Christine Tell said.PoliticsMay 27, 2020
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Federal ban on assault firearms stirs up controversy in the OkanaganThe move is being praised as a step towards safer communities but it's also leaving gun enthusiasts feeling unfairly targeted.May 4, 2020
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