Canada Gun Grab Update

Written By Jake Loewen

The Liberal government's assault-style firearms buyback started with their May 2020 ban on over 1,500 semi-automatic centerfire rifles, triggered by the Nova Scotia shooting, and tied to 2019 election promises. It's faced endless delays, from amnesties through 2025 to the current declaration window until March 31, 2026, with over 32,000 guns declared so far at massive taxpayer expense. But it misses the mark Most gun crime involves smuggled handguns and not these rifles, so the money would be better used on border enforcement and urban crime reduction.

Declarations by Province

Ontario and BC lead declarations, even as conservative areas like Alberta and Saskatchewan boast strong gun owner numbers.​

Declaration Hot Spots

Provinces like Ontario, BC, and Québec, which are typically more liberal based on voting trends, show higher declaration rates at 1.9%, 2.0%, and 1.1% of PAL holders. This is well above Saskatchewan's 0.4% or Alberta's 0.7%. Ownership isn't the driver; places like Newfoundland have high per-person gun licences but low declarations. Urban residents in liberal strongholds likely comply more due to media influence and enforcement worries, while Prairie hunters see the ban as pointless overreach and hold firm.

Should You Declare Yours?

With 32,000+ guns declared, is it smart to list your AR-15 or similar rifle before the March 31 deadline? Conservatives hold sway in Alberta and Saskatchewan, and they're likely to ditch this program once back in power after 2025. Risking your rifle for shaky compensation could mean losing it for good if the ban flips. Is it worth feeding the system, or better to wait it out?



Jake Loewen
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