GUN GRAB AMNESTY EXTENDED

Brian MacKenzie-Teepell/USPA 24 News - The government stated in a news release last Tuesday that the amnesty period will now expire within 90 days of the Supreme Court's ruling. The top court agreed in March to hear arguments against the Liberal government's contentious decision to outlaw what it refers to as "assault-style" firearms. The ban prohibits the ownership of hundreds of makes and models, including the AR-15 and Ruger Mini-14.

The deadline had previously been extended multiple times since the ban was announced in 2020, with the latest date to comply set for October.

The CCFR has expressed its support for the amnesty extension, stating that it is "welcomed news". In an emailed statement, the group noted, "We suspect that the government recognized the unfeasibility of a position that would involve confiscating guns and prosecuting non-compliant individuals, only to face defeat at the Supreme Court of Canada." We look forward to presenting our case to Canada's Supreme Court, and promoting justice for law-abiding owners and businesses.

The CCFR has organized numerous events across the country, from coast to coast. A group of enthusiastic legal firearm owners in Halifax, Nova Scotia, protested against the federal government's Buyback Program and what is perceived as a "Gun Grab/Confiscation." The provincial government has declined to participate in or provide funding to support this initiative. The Halifax Regional Police, however, have established an agreement with Ottawa to participate in the collection of these now-prohibited firearms.