Gun Control is an important issue to Canadians in today’s society. Society’s concerns about protection from violent crimes involving firearms have encouraged Canadian Parliament to pass tougher gun control legislation. In the early 1800s, Canada lacked a rational/permanent, gun policy. The gun restrictions that did exist were temporary executed during elections and rebellions. The federal government is mainly responsible for guns and gun control in Canada. Legislation covering guns and gun control in Canada consists mainly of Part II of the Criminal Code of Canada and related regulations, and the Firearms Act. The Canadian Firearms Program (CFP), part of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), is responsible for the authority of the Firearms
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Opponents argued that such a plan is absurd and just creates another costly authority. The Firearms Act was forced through Parliament in 1995 by the Liberal Party. Three of the four opposition parties (Reform, Progressive Conservatives and New Democrats) were unified against Bill C-68. The only opposition party to support the legislation was the Quebec Party because Quebec was allowed to run a separate firearm registry. In 2000, a constitutional challenge by six provincial governments (including Ontario) was rejected by the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC). There are three types of firearms in Canada; "non-restricted," "restricted" and "prohibited". Non-restricted firearms are hunting and sporting rifles, shotguns and airguns with an overall length of 660mm or more. Restricted firearms include many handguns and other firearms which do not meet the specifications for non-restricted firearms. Prohibited firearms include firearms that are fully automatic. According to the database there are 726,082 restricted firearms and …show more content…
Bill C-42 eliminates POL and makes existing POL to PAL. Bill C-42 provides the Governor in Council with the authority to prescribe the firearms to be non-restricted or restricted. It also strengthens the CCC provisions relating to orders prohibiting the possession of firearms where a person is convicted of an offense involving domestic violence. It creates a six-month period at the end of five year license period to stop people from immediately becoming criminalized for paperwork delays around license renewals. It gives authorizations to transport firearms for certain lawful activities such as target shooting; taking a firearm home after a transfer, going to a gunsmith, gun show etc. Bill C-42 provides the discretionary authority of Chief Firearms Officers (CFO) to be subject to the regulations. One of Nova Scotia’s Federation of Anglers and Hunters is excited about Bill
Opponents argued that such a plan is absurd and just creates another costly authority. The Firearms Act was forced through Parliament in 1995 by the Liberal Party. Three of the four opposition parties (Reform, Progressive Conservatives and New Democrats) were unified against Bill C-68. The only opposition party to support the legislation was the Quebec Party because Quebec was allowed to run a separate firearm registry. In 2000, a constitutional challenge by six provincial governments (including Ontario) was rejected by the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC). There are three types of firearms in Canada; "non-restricted," "restricted" and "prohibited". Non-restricted firearms are hunting and sporting rifles, shotguns and airguns with an overall length of 660mm or more. Restricted firearms include many handguns and other firearms which do not meet the specifications for non-restricted firearms. Prohibited firearms include firearms that are fully automatic. According to the database there are 726,082 restricted firearms and …show more content…
Bill C-42 eliminates POL and makes existing POL to PAL. Bill C-42 provides the Governor in Council with the authority to prescribe the firearms to be non-restricted or restricted. It also strengthens the CCC provisions relating to orders prohibiting the possession of firearms where a person is convicted of an offense involving domestic violence. It creates a six-month period at the end of five year license period to stop people from immediately becoming criminalized for paperwork delays around license renewals. It gives authorizations to transport firearms for certain lawful activities such as target shooting; taking a firearm home after a transfer, going to a gunsmith, gun show etc. Bill C-42 provides the discretionary authority of Chief Firearms Officers (CFO) to be subject to the regulations. One of Nova Scotia’s Federation of Anglers and Hunters is excited about Bill