Illegal Firearms

• Ottawa urged to add this ‘assault-style’ firearm to list of banned weapons

  A gun-control group is pushing the federal government to ban the SKS semi-automatic rifle at the same time it is ramping up a firearm buyback program.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2025
  
• Ontario man shot after letting 6-year-old play with gun, police allege

  In a Hamilton police crackdown, five new arrests have been made during an ongoing investigation to tackle the recent spur of shootings in the city.

  Crime

  Oct 21, 2024
  
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• Peel Regional Police detail results of major firearms probe

  Police say 71 illegal firearms have been seized as part of the investigation dubbed "Project Chrome."

  Crime

  Jul 17, 2024
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• 3 suitcases of firearms seized after being smuggled from U.S. into Ontario

  Police say the suitcases were filled with 26 illegal handguns and two illegal assault-style rifles were found after a vehicle was searched last week in Cornwall, Ont.

  Crime

  May 29, 2024
• Winnipeg police seize guns, drugs in Saturday morning bust

  Winnipeg police seized over $16,000 worth of drugs and two illegal firearms after an arrest at a Cumberland Avenue apartment early Saturday morning.

  Crime

  May 19, 2024
• New ballistics lab set up in Saskatoon to aid firearm investigations: province

  The new process can decrease pre-trial time in court, increase knowledge about on illegal firearms used for crimes and strengthen ongoing investigations. 

  Canada

  May 13, 2024
• 36 illegal firearms recovered near Canada-U.S. border, suspects outstanding

  OPP are searching for two suspects after 36 illegal firearms were recovered along the Canada-U.S. near Corunna, Ont., in what police are calling a firearms smuggling incident.

  Crime

  Oct 28, 2023
• Montreal man visited Toronto Zoo in middle of killing spree, coroner’s inquest hears

  At the time of the slayings, police said it appeared the suspect, who had a history of mental health problems, had chosen his victims at random and had gotten a firearm illegally.

  Crime

  Sep 25, 2023
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• Guelph police concerned about illegal firearms coming into city

  Police in Guelph, Ont., are sounding the alarm about a trend involving guns. There were three incidents in recent months in which illegal firearms were seized by police.

  Crime

  Jul 18, 2023
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• B.C. man charged over alleged 3D-printed gun-making lab

  At one of several Abbotsford properties raided last year, police said they found a pair of 3D printers, 3D printed pistol frames and Glock firearms parts.

  Crime

  May 25, 2023