Canada’s federal government has once again expanded its firearm ban, adding 179 more models to its growing list of prohibited firearms.

With this latest move, the government is pushing closer to an outright civilian disarmament, continuing its crackdown on legally owned firearms under the guise of “public safety.”

The Ongoing Ban: A Slippery Slope

Since May 2020, Canada has systematically banned over 2,500 types of firearms, labeling them “weapons of war” despite the fact that many of them are semi-automatic civilian models with no military application.

The latest expansion includes historic firearms like the M-1 Carbine and the Tokarev SVT, both popular collector’s items.

Rachel Bendayan, Canada’s Associate Minister of Public Safety, defended the ban, claiming:

“This prohibition takes effect immediately. It is our hope, our government’s intention, that this be the last discreet listing of assault-style firearms for prohibition. Firearms meant for the battlefield should never see the light of day on our streets.”

This rhetoric completely ignores the fact that Canadian gun owners are among the most heavily vetted citizens in the country and that these bans target legally owned firearms, not criminals.

Handgun Freeze and Market Destruction

In 2022, Canada passed legislation to freeze the handgun market, banning the sale, transfer, and importation of handguns.

Now, with semi-auto rifles being wiped from the market, legal firearm ownership in Canada is heading toward complete eradication.

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The government is also reviewing firearm classifications, which could mean even more bans and restrictions in the near future.

At this rate, only a handful of semi-automatic centerfire rifles—like the M1 Garand and SKS—remain available.

The Truth About “Gun Control” in Canada

Despite the government’s claims, these bans do nothing to stop criminals. Canada already has some of the strictest gun laws in the world, yet violent crime continues to rise.

Meanwhile, law-abiding gun owners are being stripped of their rights while the government fails to address actual sources of crime—such as gang violence and illegal smuggling.

A Warning for U.S. Gun Owners

Canadians are learning the hard way that gun control never stops at “reasonable restrictions.” What starts as a ban on “assault-style” firearms quickly expands to handguns, historic rifles, and eventually, nearly all civilian-owned firearms.

For those in the U.S., Canada’s gun control agenda should serve as a stark warning. Anti-gun politicians don’t just want restrictions—they want full disarmament.

The question is: How much freedom are people willing to give up before they realize they can’t get it back?

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