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Key Takeaways:
- Amnesty Prolonged: The Canadian Liberal Government extends firearm amnesty order to October 30, 2025.
- “Buyback” (aka Confiscation) Delayed: A detailed plan and implementation of the so-called assault weapon “buyback” program remain pending.
- CCFR Resistance: The Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights (CCFR) vehemently opposes the order, initiating legal challenges.
- Anticipated Decision: A federal court decision, expected by October end, may substantially impact the order and buyback program’s future.
- Historical Context: The firearm order, enacted post a 2020 Nova Scotia shooting, was a knee-jerk reaction.
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The Extension of the Amnesty Order
Canada’s Liberal government this week prolonged its firearm “amnesty order” until October 30, 2025.
The government instituted the order in 2020, restricting the possession and usage of so-called ‘assault-style’ weapons while simultaneously offering owners protection against criminal charges, provided they securely store and do not “use” the firearms.
In simpler terms, the order prevents responsible gun owners from using their lawfully owned property, even in self-defense situations.
The Delayed “Buyback” (Confiscation) of “Assault Weapons”
The government told owners of prohibited firearms that they would receive ‘fair compensation’ under the ‘buyback’ (confiscation) program.
However the program details remain conspicuously undeveloped, with affected owners and businesses waiting on definitive information regarding compensation and procedure.
“While we work on putting it in place, we made the decision to extend the amnesty order to October 30, 2025,” Press Secretary Jean-Sebastien Comeau told GlobalNews.ca.
Translation: It’s a total SNAFU.
Opposition and Legal Challenges from the CCFR
The Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights (CCFR) emerges as a vocal opponent to the order, initiating both legal challenges and public campaigns, as TNC has reported.
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The CCFR, led by Rod Giltaca, ardently opposes the order. He believes it infringes upon gun owners’ rights. Giltaca also argues the government’s actions are politically motivated and misdirected.
Impending Federal Court Decision: A Turning Point?
Justice Kane of the Federal Court is expected to deliver a pivotal decision by the end of October, which could shape the trajectory of the ban.
Both advocacy groups and government jackboots alike await this decision, which could send ripples through legislative and public spheres, with bated breath
Historical Context: An Echo from Nova Scotia
The inception of the order can be traced back to the shooting in Nova Scotia in 2020. Following that tragic incident, Trudeau and his Liberal government resorted to this knee-jerk gun ban. Clearly, there was little thought that went into such an undertaking.
Navigating the Future of Firearm Regulation in Canada
Should Canadians critically evaluate the confiscation order, they might discern its pitfalls, especially considering global events like the recent Hamas attack on Israel.
The truth is disarming responsible citizens renders them vulnerable to terrorism. Which, of course, yields more victims.
Notably, Israel is adapting to such threats by now opting to massively arm its citizenry with ‘assault weapons.'” It’s purchasing 10,000 rifles for its civilian security teams!
Put simply, it’s doing the exact opposite of what Trudeau has done.
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Canadians need to string Trudeau up. Like Biden, he’s nothing but a WEF, NAZI supporter.
Wise Canucks will lose their guns in tragic boating accidents…
Gun rights in canada…..what a joke, you do what england orders you to do! Like that judge has the power to override the rulers
Yeah, the suspense is killing me… actually the government Canada has right now is an illustration of why the citizens there should keep their guns.