The ending of the Long-Gun Registry Act
By Contributor
Wednesday in the House of Commons the ending of the Long-Gun Registry Act was introduced.
The legislation introduced today will:
- Repeal the requirement to register non-restricted firearms (long-guns);
- Provide for the destruction of all records pertaining to the registration of long-guns currently contained in the Canadian Firearms Registry and under the control of the chief firearms officers; and
- Maintain controls over restricted and prohibited firearms.
Under the proposed reforms, firearms owners will still require a valid firearm licence to purchase or possess firearms and to purchase ammunition.
They will also be required to undergo police background checks, pass a firearms safety training course and comply with firearms safe storage and transportation requirements.
In addition, individuals will continue to be required to register prohibited and restricted firearms, such as handguns.
For an online version of the legislation, visit: www.parl.gc.ca.
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