Canada adds more than 300 assault-style firearms to list of banned weapons
The Canadian government has banned over 300 "assault-style" firearms, effective immediately, with an amnesty until October 30, 2025, and plans to send some collected firearms to Ukraine as military aid.
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The Canadian federal government has announced the addition of over 300 models of firearms to its list of banned weapons, effective immediately. This decision coincides with the 35th anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc stated that these firearms, categorized as "assault-style," can no longer be legally used, sold, or imported in Canada. The government previously banned 1,500 models under a similar definition in 2020. An amnesty period until October 30, 2025, has been established for current owners to comply with the ban, and the newly banned models will be included in a planned buy-back program, which is still in its pilot phase. The government also plans to send some collected firearms to Ukraine as part of military aid. The announcement has drawn mixed reactions, with gun control advocates praising the measures while Conservative critics argue that the government is targeting lawful gun owners rather than addressing criminal activity. The government is also set to implement additional measures from Bill C-21, which aims to strengthen gun control laws.
- The Canadian government has banned over 300 models of "assault-style" firearms.
- The ban coincides with the anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre.
- An amnesty period until October 30, 2025, is in place for current firearm owners.
- Some collected firearms will be sent to Ukraine as military aid.
- The announcement has received both support and criticism from various political groups.
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