Federal Court of Appeal dismisses challenge of federal firearms ban
- The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a challenge to a Liberal government ban on firearms deemed suitable only for battle, not for hunting or sport shooting, which involves some 1,500 models banned since May 2020.
- In October 2023, a Federal Court judge rejected claims that the ban was unlawful and outside the federal cabinet's authority.
- The Federal Court of Appeal affirmed the previous ruling, stating that the Federal Court provided "well-reasoned and legally sound reasons" for its ruling.
- Gun control advocates generally praised the decision as a step toward removing mass shooting firearms from circulation.
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Federal Court of Appeal Rejects Challenge to Nationwide Firearms Ban
Canada’s top appeals court has dismissed a challenge against a federal ban on firearms that Ottawa deems suitable solely for military use, not for hunting or recreational shooting. The Liberal government implemented a ban on roughly 1,500 firearm models and variants in May 2020, rendering them illegal for use, sale, or importation. A request made by opponents of the ban to declare it unlawful and outside the government’s delegated powers was dis…
Canada Federal Court of Appeal upholds assault-style firearms ban
Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal dismissed a prominent challenge to the federal government’s 2020 ban on assault-style firearms on Tuesday. The ruling upheld the legality of the government’s decision to prohibit over 1,500 models of firearms deemed by Ottawa to be “assault-style” and unsuitable for civilian ownership. The challenge was led by the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights (CCFR), supported by individual gun owners and firearm retaile…

Federal Court of Appeal dismisses challenge of federal firearms ban
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