You want all those stinky-ass imported scumbug, sidewalk pooping, slum-dwellers to be able to vote in AMERICA? What are you smokin', man?
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"Gun control" talking to a buddy in Toronto
- Thread starter TheGman
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The Canadians need to think about how oppressive their elected govt. really is..Remember how they treated the truckers not too long ago ? Loss of gun rights means loss of a lot of other rights.
My friends here are split between conservayive and moderate -left leaning.
Conditioned to think big government is normal.
Canada is very much like the US in one respect: The majority of the government is elected by city dwelling leftists in Ottawa and Toronto, just like NY, San Fran, LA and Chicago.
If we didn't have the electoral college, those 4 cities would determine every election. Most of Canada, like the US outside of the big cities is red.
So…does he just assume we’ll use guns as melee weapons as opposed to their intended purpose?
No, just rack the slide and the noise will send them running.
Where's that video of Glock vs (i.e. thrown at) ballistic gel?
I searched, but I can't find it.
Lot's of misinformation here.
1. May 1, 2020 – Order in Council Banning “Assault-Style” Firearms
- What Happened:
The federal government issued an Order in Council (OIC) banning over 1,500 models and variants of firearms it deemed “assault-style,” including the AR-15 and Ruger Mini-14. - Immediate Effect:
Owners were prohibited from using, selling, or importing these firearms. However, they were allowed to keep them under “amnesty” conditions (no use or transfer). - Amnesty Period:
Originally set to expire in 2022, extended to October 30, 2025, to allow time for the buyback program. - Implications:
Legal owners suddenly found themselves possessing banned firearms, with a future mandatory buyback program promised but still under development as of mid-2024.
2. Bill C-21 (Passed 2023, Regulations Rolling Out in 2024–2025)
- Initial Focus:
Introduced in 2021 and amended significantly, Bill C-21 is a sweeping reform of Canadian gun laws. - Key Provisions:
- “Freeze” on Handgun Sales and Transfers (effective Oct. 2022)
No one can buy, sell, or transfer handguns within Canada, though ownership is still allowed for current license holders. - Red and Yellow Flag Laws
Allows courts and authorities to seize firearms if someone is deemed a risk to themselves or others. - Expanded Magazine Capacity Limits
Permanent changes to limit detachable magazines to 5 rounds for most rifles and shotguns. - New “Prohibited” Firearms Designation
New models can be added automatically to the prohibited list based on specific criteria (like bore diameter or muzzle energy). - Ban on Airsoft and Replica Guns
Many airsoft guns are now banned if they resemble prohibited real firearms.
- “Freeze” on Handgun Sales and Transfers (effective Oct. 2022)
- Implications:
Legal gun ownership is becoming more restrictive. Sport shooters and collectors face limited access, and the recreational shooting community (including clubs and ranges) has reported declining membership and uncertainty.
3. Handgun Freeze (Oct. 21, 2022) – National Regulation
- Details:
- A regulatory freeze (under the Firearms Act) prohibited the transfer, sale, import, and purchase of handguns across Canada.
- Exceptions exist for Olympic-level sport shooters, law enforcement, and border security.
- Implications:
Legal handgun owners can keep their firearms but cannot replace or sell them. Over time, this policy is expected to “phase out” civilian handgun ownership through attrition.
What Gun Owners Can Still Do:
- Retain already-owned restricted or non-restricted firearms that haven’t been newly prohibited.
- Use long guns (hunting rifles and shotguns) that are compliant with new regulations.
- Renew PAL (Possession and Acquisition Licences) and purchase ammunition for allowed firearms.
❌ What’s Getting Harder or Impossible:
- Buying or transferring handguns.
- Participating in shooting sports with affected firearm types.
- Importing parts or accessories for banned or newly restricted models.
- Collecting or selling previously lawful firearms.
🧨 Controversy and Opposition:
- Gun rights groups, rural Canadians, sport shooters, and Indigenous communities have pushed back, citing lack of consultation and ineffective targeting of actual gun crime.
- Critics argue the legislation focuses on law-abiding owners, not the criminal misuse of firearms (e.g., gang activity, smuggling from the U.S.).
- Legal challenges to the 2020 OIC ban and C-21 handgun freeze are still ongoing in federal courts.
Thanks for clarification, they have limited time before the government collects their weapons…
Most don't believe it'll happen. The amount of guns still held by citizens and dealers is greater than the amount budgeted for the "buy back". There's also the fact that federal, state, and local LE have disclosed that they don't have an appetite for conducting raids on people suspected of not selling their firearms. Hundreds of thousands of guns are sitting in warehouses of dealers in limbo. Can't sell, can't ship to another country.
