After a massacre that took 22 lives, Justin Trudeau announced a complete ban on all military-grade weapons in Canada.
Assault-style weapons are banned in Canada effective immediately, the country’s prime minister said Friday.
The move comes less than two weeks after Canada’s deadliest rampage in modern history, when a gunman in Nova Scotia killed 22 people after a 12-hour reign of terror.
“You don’t need an AR-15 to bring down a deer,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at a news conference in Ottawa. “So, effective immediately, it is no longer permitted to buy, sell, transport, import or use military-grade assault weapons in this country.”
Police said the gunman had several semi-automatic handguns and at least two semi-automatic rifles, one of which was described by witnesses as a military-style assault weapon.
“These weapons were designed for one purpose, and one purpose only, to kill the largest number of people in the shortest amount of time. There is no use and no place for such weapons in Canada,” Trudeau said.
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Oh for a leader who spoke with authority here and had a Supreme Court clearly on the side of limiting the absurd power of the NRA, now evident in Michigan where assault rifles are permitted inside of the state legislative chambers and are clearly there to intimidate the current governor for having a sane COVID-19 policy. These bearers of assault weapons are proud Trump supporters.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a true hero. The men came into the state capitol with their long guns, demands entry into the legislative chamber, where they might have staged a coup. The Republican-controlled legislature voted to end the emergency restrictions. She issued new restrictions because it is her duty as governor to protect the citizens of the state. The woman has steel…determination.
My grandfather was a hunter and a woodworker. When I was still a child, he gave me a .22. He had carved the stock himself. He would never allow a handgun in his house. His words: “Only animal that’s made for shooting walks on two legs.”
Canada has a leader. Germany has a leader. We have Trump.
We have Trump AND armed brownshirts in our streets and state executive office buildings, funded by money from the family of our Secretary of Education, among others.
https://everytownresearch.org/gunfire-in-school/?source=emno_NewtownAnniversary&_ga=2.142253554.1391194626.1588621659-950990927.1588621659#ns
Canada has been supporting its people and students while we give to the wealthy during this crisis. They have a leader. We have a sick, demented, self-centered loon.
Here’s a Canadian announcement.
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Justin Trudeau announces federal ban on assault-style firearms in Canada (Full transcript)
‘These weapons were designed for one purpose and one purpose only: to kill the largest number of people in the shortest amount of time. There is no use and no place for such weapons in Canada.’
By Maclean’s
May 1, 2020
On May 1, the prime minister announced that Canada will be banning the buying, selling, transport, import or use military-grade assault weapons. The announcement comes in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in the country’s history. This is the transcript of his remarks:
Last week, 22 Canadians were killed in the deadliest rampage in our country’s history. They were nurses and teachers, correctional officers and RCMP officers. They were someone’s child, someone’s best friend, someone’s partner. Their families deserve more than thoughts and prayers. Canadians deserve more than thoughts and prayers…
https://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/justin-trudeau-announces-federal-ban-on-military-grade-assault-weapons-in-canada-full-transcript/
This will not stop a Canadian crazy person from buying military-style assault weapons.
The border between the US and Canada is very long, very porous, and the nut cases will drive, walk, fly, or ride a horse across into a US state that has very lax firearm laws, like Montana, where the nut will buy a military-style assault weapon from someone the nut knows that bought it for the Candian nut case, and then the dangerous nut case will smuggle it across the border the same way the nut case crossed over into the states.
Getting caught depends on the method the Canadian nut case used to cross that very long, rugged, and open border. There are locations where you can cross the border on a boat.
You don’t need an AR 15 to bring down a deer.
You need an RPG.
Na, an RPG might miss. More like the M134 Minigun, a 7.62×51mm NATO six-barrel rotary machine gun with a high, sustained rate of fire. It features a Gatling-style rotating barrel assembly with an external power source, normally an electric motor. The rate of fire is variable from 2,000 to 6,000 rounds per minute.
Thanks Lloyd
I knew I could count on you to set me straight on the best way to bring down — and simultaneously tenderize — a deer.
To tenderize a deer
You need a Gatling gun
A tool without a peer
Which should be rounds of fun
You are welcome. I could come up with a few other options, too.
I’m sure you could.
A Canadian friend of mine, who praised Trudeau for this move, received this post on FB from his brother-in-law who is in law enforcement giving another side to the argument. While I praise Trudeau as well, I was shocked to learn that Canada had so many regulations already on the books. If the US had even half of these, we’d be much better off. Here is the post (copied with permission)—do with it what you will:
Shared from a separate post. If you are trying to spread information on how everything works with our current gun laws please SHARE. We can’t sit back while the government strips us of our property as law abiding citizens.
Let me lay this out for you and anyone else who also likely isn’t as informed as they would like to be.
“Firstly, let me say this. I’ve been a firearms instructor for 14 years, a police officer and supervisor for 8. A correctional officer for 6 and an RCMP firearms verification expert since 2012. Part of being a firearms verification expert means it’s my job to be able to testify to court what classification different firearms are, and their points of origin and import.
With that being said I will start with this. Nothing on that list, or in a Canada is an “assault weapon” or a “military grade firearm”. All military firearms have been outright banned in Canada since 1979. Automatic firearms are prohibited in Canada. The rifles on that list are hunting and sporting rifles.
Trudeau is blatantly lying and misleading Canadians by using their lack of knowledge on the subject. Firstly, he bypassed our democratic process with is outrageous and every Canadian should be appalled. Secondly he is dancing on the graves of all those victims in NS. The shooter used a rifle obtained in the US and a pistol stolen from a Cst killed in cold blood. The victims and their families deserve better. Nothing he did was legal, he wasn’t even a firearms license holder and had previously been banned from owning firearms after a common assault (disclaimer – those conditions had expired).
Canadians are ridiculously strict with gun laws. Nothing in this act will help public safety in the slightest. All centre fire rifles in Canada are limited to 5 rounds. They cannot be converted to be automatic.
This will cost Canadians a half billion dollars and have zero effect on public safety. It will hurt public safety as it distracts from real issues.
The borders are weak as hell. I would say I handled more American firearms then Canadian ones. Personally I have seized more firearms then most people have ever seen in real life. The border is the biggest problem.
Secondly, the liberals banned carding and severely limited police powers to be proactive against gangs. The result was a 48% increase in shootings and a 98% increase in the number of people shot in the GTA.
Thirdly, the liberal government passed bill C75 which lowered sentences on violent crime and terrorism. It reduced bail considerations. Increased bail and promoted early release of offenders. This was voted in favour of my Mark Gerretsen FYI.
The liberals have hurt community safety far worse then we can likely repair.
Chris Lewis OPP commissioner (Ret) does not support this.
The association of chiefs of police do not support this.
Every police officer is screaming at this waste of money that will not help anything.
I think it’s also important that people understand how licensing works.
When you first decide you want your Possession and acquisition license (PAL) you find a licensed firearm instructor and tester. You will learn about different types of firearms, ammunition, safe handling, storage and transportation. The hunter safety course required for hunting is another course and exam on top of this. For the firearms portion only you will spend about $400 and two 8 hr training days. Followed by a lengthy exam requiring a 75% pass mark.
You then submit your application with proof of your testing. A picture, and roughly the same information you submit on your passport. Two guarantors etc. But, if you have a former spouse or partner…hope you’re in good standing. You will need their consent and the Chief Firearms Office (CFO) will contact them. You will wait about 6-12 months while they do background checks and local police records checks as well as calling the three character references you provided.
Then eventually your card will come in the mail at a cost of $80. Now, you legally can purchase ammunition and a firearm. But, only Non-Restricted firearms such as shotguns and hunting rifles. They must be stored separate from ammunition, out of site and locked. Either with a disabling lock, or in a locked container that is hard to break into. They can only be loaded in a place where they can be legally discharged. Ie the woods far away from people and houses.
Now, if you want a pistol or sporting rifle you need a restricted possession and accusation license (RPAL). Back to the classroom, another 8hrs and $400. Another exam another $80 and an application the same as the first. You will wait 6-12 months again. Now, you have your license? Great! You can’t purchase restricted firearms yet though.
Before you can do that you’ll need to be a member of a licensed range. Licensed ranges are over seen by the CFO to make sure they meet very stringent safety measures. So here in kingston we have one club, with a 2-3 year waiting list. So you apply and wait. Eventually luckily you get a spot. You pay your $300 annual fee, but you’re not shooting yet. First, another 8 hour safety course and then 4 probationary visits with a range officer.
Finally, you’re a member. Now you can purchase a pistol or sporting rifle. So you go to the store and chose one. You pay, now you wait. If you’re lucky 2-3 weeks maybe, sometimes 6-10 while the CFO approves it.
Oh, did I mention all firearms owners are checked on The Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) daily?.
So finally the day comes. You pick up your pistol or rifle. You’re ready to go! Nope, sorry. You’ll need two locks. A disabling lock and a hard container that locks. Restricted firearms are always locked twice. So we’re on our way right? No, not yet. Now you will need to contact the CFO wait on hold for 35-45 mins and request an Authorization to Transport (ATT). This is a piece of paper they will email you with your current address and your home address permitting you to transport your new firearm. You’re not allowed to stray. That would result in a ten year sentence and lifetime ban.
Once your home your pistol or rifle is stored separate from ammo and locked twice. It may only be transported to and from your licensed range with your ATT. It may only be discharged at your range.
At anytime the police on behalf of CFO or CFO may conduct a warrantless search of your home to verify proper compliance.
At any time any person can phone the CFO or local police with a safety concern about you and you will lose your firearms. It is now up to you, to pay to defend yourself.
That is the just of the firearms licensing requirements in Canada.
Believe me, gun owners are afraid of sneezing as we can lose them so easily after going through so many hurdles to have them.”
If I understand this post correctly, there are no military-grade weapons in Canada other than the few smuggled across the border from the U.S. So Trudeau’s order will affect very few Canadians, only those with smuggled assault weapons. Thus, I can’t see why this police office is so upset by what sounds like a nothing burger.
Exactly
He would be upset by anything a Liberal government would do in relationship to firearms.our laws are very strict as you can see. The firearms being banned are those which appeal to military wannabes. You can purchase aftermarket magazines to defeat the 5 round rule. Most canucks are happy with the decision
Thanks for that perspective, Ted.