For the second time in a week, the federal government has tabled legislation that has prompted criticism from Alberta's justice minister about Ottawa's approach to firearms.

Kaycee Madu says he believes Ottawa's newly-tabled firerarms legislation may target "law-abiding Canadians rather than the criminals who recklessly endanger public safety."

The federal government outlawed a wide range of firearms by cabinet order in May, but the measures have been met with stiff criticism from some.

Justice Minister Kaycee Madu announced Monday that his government is seeking input from Albertans on the province's firearms policies.

Democrats say they are energized to “accelerate a drumbeat” on calls for U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to allow a Senate vote on a House-passed bill to expand background checks for gun purchases.

U.S. Attorney General William Barr has drafted legislation that would speed the death penalty for people who have committed mass murder.

Trump declined to say whether he supported any of the gun legislation backed by Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives.

A bipartisan proposal by Sen. Lindsey Graham, and Richard Blumenthal, is gaining momentum following weekend mass shootings in Texas and Ohio that left 31 people dead.

Video of the scene depicted people raising their fists and waving signs reading, "We are tired of vigils!" and "What do we want? Gun control! When do we want it? Now!"

Statistics show that gun violence and gun deaths are on the rise right across the country.