Gun Control in Canada
Canada has had some form of gun control since the 1800s, but Liberal government legislation in 1995 called for the registration of all firearms, including shotguns and rifles, not just restricted firearms such as assault rifles and automatic weapons. The skyrocketing costs of the gun control registry and the election of a minority Conservative government in 2006 keep this issue high profile in Canada.
Bill to Abolish Long-Gun Registry
In November 2007, the Canadian government re-introduced a bill to end the registry of long guns - hunting rifles and shotguns - in Canada. The bill was first introduced in 2006, but did not get past first reading.
In November 2007, the Canadian government re-introduced a bill to end the registry of long guns - hunting rifles and shotguns - in Canada. The bill was first introduced in 2006, but did not get past first reading.
Issue - Gun Registry in Canada
Soaring costs and administrative mismanagement, in concert with strong political, philosophical and emotional differences of opinion on gun control, have combined to make the gun registry a hot issue in Canada for years
Soaring costs and administrative mismanagement, in concert with strong political, philosophical and emotional differences of opinion on gun control, have combined to make the gun registry a hot issue in Canada for years
Gun Registry Amnesty for Long-Gun Owners in Canada
The Canadian Conservative government starts dismantling the Canadian gun registry with an amnesty to protect previously licensed owners of non-restricted firearms from prosecution.
The Canadian Conservative government starts dismantling the Canadian gun registry with an amnesty to protect previously licensed owners of non-restricted firearms from prosecution.
Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Gun Crimes Bill
The Canadian government has introduced a bill to toughen sentences on gun crimes and increase mandatory minimum sentences under the Canadian Criminal Code.
The Canadian government has introduced a bill to toughen sentences on gun crimes and increase mandatory minimum sentences under the Canadian Criminal Code.
Fixing the Canadian Gun Control Program
The Canadian Liberal governmentplan in 2003 to fix problems with the gun control registry and control program costs and management.
The Canadian Liberal governmentplan in 2003 to fix problems with the gun control registry and control program costs and management.
Canadian Firearms Centre
The details on legally owning, obtaining and using a firearm in Canada.
The details on legally owning, obtaining and using a firearm in Canada.
Canadian Firearms Owners and Users
A guide to key information in the Canadian Firearms Act, especially for Canadians. From the Canadian Firearms Centre.
A guide to key information in the Canadian Firearms Act, especially for Canadians. From the Canadian Firearms Centre.
Bringing Guns Into Canada
Visitors to Canada should read this fact sheet carefully before attempting to bring guns into Canada.
Visitors to Canada should read this fact sheet carefully before attempting to bring guns into Canada.
Firearms Forms
Where to get firearms forms, assistance in applying and how to find out the status of your application. From the Canadian Firearms Centre.
Where to get firearms forms, assistance in applying and how to find out the status of your application. From the Canadian Firearms Centre.
Coalition for Gun Control
Founded after the Montreal Massacre, this group presents the case for gun control, with provincial backgrounders, and information on kids and guns.
Founded after the Montreal Massacre, this group presents the case for gun control, with provincial backgrounders, and information on kids and guns.
Law-Abiding Unregistered Firearms Association (LUFA)
Organization dedicated to fighting the Canadian Firearms Act.
Organization dedicated to fighting the Canadian Firearms Act.