Firearms Ban

• Supreme Court of Canada to hear challenge of Ottawa’s firearms ban

  A not-for-profit advocacy organization, firearm owners, businesses, hunters, and recreational and sport shooters have appealed lower court rulings that upheld the ban.

  Canada

  Mar 19
  
• Gun buyback not hurt by some provinces, police refusal to help: minister

  Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said he doesn't foresee logistical challenges to the program despite the refusal of several provinces and police forces to help.

  Politics

  Jan 29
  
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• Lawful gun owners feel cheated by new federal firearms ban

  For many law-abiding firearm owners, firing a gun isn't about shooting at a target — it's a competitive sport, and many are dedicated, passionate athletes.

  Politics

  Dec 6, 2024
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• Alberta gun owners hopeful Bill 8 strong enough to trump federal firearms legislation

  It's unclear at this time whether the new firearms legislation, which was tabled in the Alberta legislature Tuesday, is going to really be beneficial for Albertans, experts say.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2023
• Alberta’s Crown prosecutors to determine charges under federal Firearms Act: Shandro

  Shandro's announcement comes after the province passed Bill 1, the Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act, on Dec. 8.

  Politics

  Dec 15, 2022
• Saskatchewan government looks to expand influence over gun control

  New provincial firearms legislation comes after continued criticism from the province of federal gun control policies.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2022
• Alberta plans to resist federal efforts to seize prohibited weapons: Justice minister

  Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro says he received a letter from the minister of public safety asking for police resources to begin confiscating firearms beginning this fall.

  Politics

  Sep 26, 2022
• Calgary gun store launches legal challenge over national gun ban

  Cox and various gun groups argue the rules are also inconsistent, effectively targeting firearms based on how they look rather than because of what they can do, while leaving some nearly-identical weapons legal.

  Canada

  May 28, 2020