Prohibited Firearms

• Initial phase of firearms buyback program takes shape as Ottawa inks deal

  The federal government has signed a contract with the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association to help launch the first phase of the firearms buyback program.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2023
  
• RCMP seize dozens of guns from Calgary home after road rage incident

  Following a road rage incident during which a man allegedly flashed a handgun, the RCMP raided a Calgary home, finding dozens of guns.

  Crime

  Sep 23, 2022
  
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• Regina man charged with manufacturing prohibited and non-restricted firearms

  Regina police said they seized more than 90 firearm parts and at least two fully-functioning firearms during a search of a home in the Mount Royal neighbourhood.

  Crime

  Apr 13, 2021
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• Ottawa picks IBM to help design gun buyback program

  The contract is worth almost $1.2 million, according to an award notice posted on a federal information portal.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2020
• 23 prohibited, restricted weapons seized in North Portal, Sask., at U.S. border crossing: CBSA

  The Canada Border Service Agency seized 23 prohibited or restricted weapons and 28 pieces of related equipment at the North Portal, Sask. crossing this summer.

  Crime

  Sep 28, 2020
• Alaska man charged with smuggling ‘assault-style’ rifles into B.C.

  Border agents seized 14 guns, including semi-automatic rifles, prohibited handguns, a restricted handgun and non-restricted long guns, said the CBSA.

  Crime

  Sep 18, 2020
• 69 firearms seized, man facing numerous charges: Halton police

  Police executed public safety warrants in Burlington and Stoney Creek and seized more than five dozen restricted, non-restricted, and prohibited firearms.

  Crime

  Mar 31, 2020
• After the 2015 federal election, Canadian handgun sales broke records

  During the election, the Liberals promised stricter background checks on handgun buyers. After they won, handgun sales spiked. 

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2017