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Alberta justice minister blasts feds’ attempt to repeal mandatory minimum sentences for some firearms offences

For the second time in a week, the federal government has tabled legislation that has prompted criticism from Alberta’s justice minister about Ottawa’s approach to firearms.

On Thursday, Justice Minister Kaycee Madu issued a statement on the Liberal government’s introduction of Bill C-22, which seeks to repeal mandatory minimum penalties for drug offences and some gun-related crimes. The federal government argues the minimum penalties aren’t effective and unfairly impact Indigenous and Black offenders.

More… LILLEY: Trudeau reduces sentence for serious gun crimes – Two days after saying growing gun violence is ‘unacceptable’

Well well well… Trudeau on gun control

I thought I would sync the audio here because we don’t want anyone thinking this is faked. pic.twitter.com/y7IfEfIecG

— Vlad Tepesblog (@Vladtepesblog) May 6, 2020

by Blazingcatfur•February 19, 2021February 19, 2021•0•Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government, Gun Control, Gun Rights

Federal law on municipal gun bans could take precedence over Alberta bill preventing such gun grabs

New gun control legislation proposed by the federal government would likely take precedence over a private member’s bill that aims to prevent Alberta municipalities from passing municipal gun bans, according to a constitutional law expert.

The federal government introduced Bill C-21 on Tuesday. The proposed legislation would give municipalities the power to ban handguns by passing bylaws on their storage and transportation.

Michaela Glasgo, the UCP MLA for Brooks-Medicine Hat, introduced Bill 211 the Municipal Government (Firearms) Amendment Act on Dec. 8.

Wow! Way to go Alberta! I bet Doug Ford will enact similar legislation! Who am I kidding.

by Blazingcatfur•February 18, 2021February 18, 2021•0•Gun Control, Gun Rights

Toronto mulls handgun ban, illegal guns still flood city streets

Only one of the 20 handguns seized by Toronto police so far in 2021 are legal for Canadians to own

Despite pushes by federal and municipal leaders to end legal handgun ownership, Toronto’s criminals prefer to pack illegal iron.

Posts by Toronto Police’s “Guns Seized” Twitter account suggests the majority of crime guns confiscated by officers are prohibited — illegal for Canadians to own or possess, except under extremely specific circumstances.

by Blazingcatfur•February 18, 2021February 18, 2021•0•Gun Control, Gun Rights

LILLEY: Trudeau misfires with proposed gun-control measures

The best assessment I can give of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s gun control legislation is that it fails on all fronts, except perhaps the one that matters most to him — getting votes from people who think he is acting to stop gun crime.

The Liberals unveiled their newest gun control bill Tuesday to a heavy dose of criticism from people they likely thought they would please.

by Blazingcatfur•February 17, 2021February 17, 2021•0•Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government, Gun Control, Gun Rights

New legislation promises to let cities ban handguns, yet it remains unclear if it will work

While proposed gun control legislation put forward by the Liberal government on Tuesday would permit cities to ban handguns — with bylaws that restrict their possession, storage and transportation — it remains unclear whether the new measures would succeed in reducing gun crime.

Under the proposed legislation, cities would have a range of options.

Some include an outright ban on having a handgun anywhere within a city’s limits. Or a city could ban the storage of handguns in a house, requiring owners to pay for storage at a gun club or other facility.

by Blazingcatfur•February 17, 2021February 17, 2021•0•Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government, Gun Control, Gun Rights

Trudeau government would allow municipalities to ban handguns under new bill

Many gun-control advocates have pressed for a national handgun ban, warning that leaving it up to municipalities would create an ineffective patchwork of regulations.

As expected, the long-promised bill also proposes a buyback of a wide array of recently banned firearms the government considers assault-style weapons.

by Sarcasticat•February 17, 2021February 16, 2021•0•Canada, Gun Control

Trudeau unveils details of ‘assault-style’ gun buyback program, municipal gun ban

…The legislation will also allow municipalities to ban handguns through bylaws restricting their possession, storage and transportation. Trudeau said the measures will be backed up with serious penalties to enforce these bylaws, including jail time for people who violate municipal rules.

by Blazingcatfur•February 16, 2021February 16, 2021•0•Gun Control, Gun Rights

Biden Administration Meets With Anti-Gun Lobby, Pledges Commitment To Pass Anti-Gun Laws

Though many believed they would wait a little longer, it was only a matter of time before President Joe Biden and his Democrat-controlled Congress turned their focus to “gun control.”

It makes sense that they would start now, as many pundits and experts believe that Republicans have a strong chance of taking back the House next year, which would effectively kill the progressive, anti-gun caucus from passing ridiculous legislation that typically only hurts law-abiding gun owners.

by Sarcasticat•February 16, 2021February 15, 2021•0•"President Dementia AKA Joe Biden", Gun Control, USA

Coming firearms legislation expected to include gun buy-back program

Legislation implementing the buy-back program would make good on a commitment the government made in May in response to the mass shooting in Portapique, N.S., that left 22 people and the gunman dead.

by Sarcasticat•February 16, 2021February 15, 2021•0•Canada, Gun Control

Biden Urges Congress To Pass Strict New Gun Control Laws

On Sunday, former Vice President Joe Biden took a big step forward in the push to strip Americans of their Second Amendment rights.

In a statement designed to coincide with the third anniversary of the horrific school shooting in Parkland, Florida, Biden called for the Democrat-controlled Congress to get cracking to produce legislation that would impose harsh new restrictions on ownership of firearms.

by Sarcasticat•February 15, 2021February 14, 2021•0•"President Dementia AKA Joe Biden", Gun Control, Hypocrisy, idiot politician

Sign of the Times: Iconic American Gun Manufacturer Sold Off to European Group

The 185-year reign for Colt as a uniquely American company is over after the gun manufacturer announced it was bought this week by a European competitor.

Czech firearms company Ceska Zbrojovka Group purchased the company for $220 million in cash and stock — and ended an American tradition in doing so.

by Blazingcatfur•February 14, 2021February 14, 2021•0•Gun Control, Gun Rights, Guns and Ammo

WARMINGTON: Judge rules Danforth shooting victims’ families can sue gun maker

They can’t bring back two amazing girls who had their life snuffed out by bullets from an illegal gun fired by Faisal Hussain in 2018.

But those caught in the evil shooting spree on The Danforth — a rampage that killed Julianna Kozis, 10, and Reese Fallon, 18, and wounded 13 others — are now able to sue the manufacturer of the gun used on that July 22 evening.

So now when vehicular terrorism occurs, the victims can sue the vehicle manufacturer and the company who supplied the gasoline, right? Tire makers too?

by Sarcasticat•February 14, 2021February 13, 2021•0•"Bad Law", Canada, Gun Control, idiot judges

White House Reassures Gun Control Groups It Will Fulfill ‘Ambitious’ Gun Control Agenda

With control of the House, Senate, and White House as a backdrop, Biden administration officials in their meeting with gun control advocates conveyed confidence about enacting gun control legislation through legislative and executive actions that in the past had not gotten the votes.

On Wednesday, Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice and White House Public Engagement Director and Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond held a virtual meeting with leaders of gun control groups, including Gifford’s Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, and Brady, during which they discussed gun violence in America.

by Blazingcatfur•February 13, 2021February 13, 2021•0•Gun Control, Gun Rights

Watch a Dramatic Use of a Gun in Self-Defense That Didn’t Make News

If a defensive use of a firearm goes unreported in the media and nobody hears about it, does it really count?

I’m happy to report that the answer is a resounding “yes,” and I have evidence to prove it.

A man who was patrolling his employer’s property to protect it from thieves, confronted by an apparent carjacker, drew his legally carried firearm and subdued the stranger as police officers arrived and arrested the man.

by Blazingcatfur•February 13, 2021February 13, 2021•0•Gun Control, Gun Rights

Utah Eliminates Gun Permits

There’s a big change coming for residents of Utah on May 5th. The Governor is preparing to sign a new bill into law allowing most residents to carry firearms concealed on their persons without having to obtain a permit from the state.

by Blazingcatfur•February 10, 2021February 10, 2021•0•Gun Control, Gun Rights