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Why Lots of People Are up in Arms About the Federal Gun Buyback Program
Gun owners must register interest by March 31 to receive compensation for banned firearms before ownership becomes a Criminal Code offence later this year.
- Canada's federal authorities launched a federal buyback program that is now live, offering compensation for owners of now-banned assault-style firearms.
- Nearly six years ago the government banned more than 2,000 makes and models, including the AR-15, raising questions about owners' next steps.
- Some provinces and many Ontario police forces are refusing to participate, critics say, raising implementation challenges for the buyback program.
- Seeking compliance, officials say the federal government response aims to convince gun owners to surrender now-banned assault rifles, framing the buyback as the solution.
- Gun owners have until March 31 to declare interest for compensation, and by the end of the year owning listed models will be a Criminal Code offence.
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Why lots of people are up in arms about the federal gun buyback program
Tonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: The Carney government is determined to convince gun owners to hand over their now-banned assault rifles, but will it actually make Canada any safer?
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