Posted on 10/21/2022 11:23:47 AM PDT by karpov
Fewer guns mean safer communities. That’s why the Government of Canada is implementing some of the strongest gun control measures in a generation. Handguns are the weapon of choice in most firearm-related crimes, which is why limiting the number of handguns is a critical part of our plan to protect Canadians from gun violence.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the national freeze on the sale, purchase, and transfer of handguns comes into effect. From now on, people cannot buy, sell, or transfer handguns within Canada, and they cannot bring newly acquired handguns into the country.
A national handgun freeze was first announced alongside Bill C-21, the strongest gun control measures in over 40 years, in May 2022. While the bill continues to be debated in Parliament, we are taking immediate action through regulations to keep Canadians safe.
The national handgun freeze is part of the government’s comprehensive plan to tackle gun violence. We have already banned over 1,500 types of assault-style firearms and have strengthened our gun control laws to expand background checks. Bill C-21 proposes further measures to keep guns out of the wrong hands like revoking the firearms licences of those involved in acts of domestic violence or criminal harassment, continuing to fight gun smuggling and trafficking, and providing law enforcement more tools to investigate firearms crimes.
One life taken by gun violence is one too many. We will continue to work with provinces, territories, Indigenous communities, and municipalities to keep Canadians safe. We will continue to do whatever it takes to keep guns out of our communities and build a safer country, for everyone.
Quotes “Canadians have the right to feel safe in their homes, in their schools, and in their places of worship. With handgun violence increasing across Canada, it is our duty to take urgent action to remove these deadly weapons from our communities. Today, we’re keeping more guns out of our communities, and keeping our kids safe.”
The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada “Our government is taking Canada’s most significant action on gun violence in a generation. We made a commitment to Canadians that we would act – and we are. The national freeze will tackle the alarming role of handguns in crime, gender-based violence, and more. We are using all tools at our disposal to fight gun violence and will not rest until all Canadians feel safe in their communities.”
The Hon. Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety
Quick Facts Handguns were used in 59 per cent of violent crime involving firearms between 2009 and 2020, and there are 70 per cent more handguns in Canada today than in 2010.
There were over 3,500 reported thefts of firearms in 2018.
One in three women and girls killed by an abuser is murdered with a gun.
Applications submitted before October 21, 2022, to buy, sell, or transfer a handgun within Canada will continue to be processed.
Limited exemptions to the national handgun freeze will apply. For example, high-performance sports shooting athletes and those who carry handguns as part of their lawful profession will be exempted, as well as authorized businesses such as gunsmiths, the film industry, or museums, per their licence conditions.
The temporary ban on the importation of handguns into Canada that took effect on August 19, 2022, remains in place.
Under Canada’s temporary import ban, authorized businesses and individuals can only import handguns for personal use, sale, or transfer if the end use meets the exemptions and conditions listed above and set out in detail in the Notice to Importers No. 1090.
Since 2016, the Government of Canada has invested almost $1 billion to address gun violence and keep guns out of the hands of gangs and criminals, including supporting work to crack down on gun smuggling at our border. These investments are already making a difference. Last year, the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) made a record number of gun seizures at the border.
I cannot respond with breaking FR rules. Americans can be thankful that they don't live in Canada and that Trudeau has made clear what the progressives' goal is.
Just like his father Fidel - wants to make sure the populace is disarmed.
The Mohawk Nation will certainly appreciate the boost to their cross-border gun smuggling business! Nice of Trudope to improve the incomes of the Mohawk people!
The Mohawk Nation will certainly appreciate the boost to their cross-border gun smuggling business! Nice of Trudope to improve the incomes of the Mohawk people!
'I have 20 guns, but I don't believe in handguns'.
I'm with you, I cannot respond with breaking FR rules..
Surely he will give up his armed security. Worthless POS.
No wonder people keep buying guns, it won’t be long before the governments disallow new sales.
So when a handgun owner does the Canadian government takes the gun.
In one generation no handguns.
Criminals like Trudeau will be safer.
Ordinary people not much.
Nazi Canukistan Government loves GloboHomoNazi Ukraine, so they install Ukraine Policy at home.
I guess the flow will reverse on the Underground Railroad.
Dies.
“Fewer guns mean safer communities.”
Police states are pretty safe for the state employees.
Say who?
Violent felons in England rarely carry a firearm. They know they will go to jail for many years if caught. This is good. England also took away most firearms from law abiding individuals with exceptions for farmers and hunters. This is bad.
The problem is not the gun. The problem is bad guys with guns. I am a collector of firearms. None of my weapons have been raised in anger except those from WWI and WWII and Korea.
Put felons with guns in jail for a long time and the problem is solved. My concept of jail is a work farm in South Louisiana during the summer. I cut cane when young. It is a bitch.
“Fewer guns mean safer communities.”
What a laughable proposition with which to open an argument.
The kakistocrats in the Canadian government are determined to turn Canada into the Somalia of the North American continent.
It will be a race between the Canadians and Traitorjoe’s kakistocrats.
Will Canadians rise up or silently surrender?
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