gun control
Polytechnique survivors group call on Liberals to end assault-style gun sales
The Liberals made a campaign promise to work with provinces and territories to give municipalities the ability to further restrict or ban handguns. Continue reading
Ensemble Montreal calls for motion to control firearms, ban private handgun possession
According to Statistics Canada, the number of handguns in the country has doubled in the last seven years. Continue reading
Pregnant Florida woman uses AR-15 rifle to kill armed home invader
The woman, who is eight months pregnant, used a legally obtained AR-15 to fatally shoot one of two armed intruders. Continue reading
Phoenix man shoots self in face trying to quiet down neighbours
This incident happened in the U.S., but how often are people injured by guns in Canada? More than you might think. Continue reading
Dick’s CEO destroyed $5M worth of guns to keep them ‘off the street’
Ed Stack, CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods, says the retailer scrapped a trove of AR-15 rifles after it decided to stop selling them. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Liberal gun proposals offer little more than symbolism and platitudes
The Liberals are offering little more than a symbolic gesture, says Rob Breakenridge. Continue reading
Democrats in Las Vegas for gun policy forum on heels of mass shooting anniversary
Gun control risks taking a back seat as impeachment fever overtakes Washington. Advocates are determined to prevent that from happening. Continue reading
Liberal gun-control plan doesn’t go far enough, Toronto-area mayors say
Local leaders said they would like to see a national prohibition on handguns, which the Liberal party’s proposed assault-rifle ban has stopped short of. Continue reading
Medical professionals call for more gun control at Trudeau campaign event in Toronto
At a Liberal-organized event on Monday, doctors, nurses and other health workers offered poignant and forceful testimonials about the impact of rising gun violence. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Liberal gun control may miss mark on Saskatchewan firearm crime
By David Baxter Reporter
Most gun crime in Saskatchewan involves simple weapons, like .22-calibre rifles and shotguns according to police. Often times, these weapons are stolen from legal owners. Continue reading