Canada ends gun registry

peternap · February 16, 2012, 09:07:07 PM

http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/02/15/conservatives-and-enthusiasts-cheer-the-end-of-the-long-gun-registry/
OTTAWA — The Conservative government says its MPs will celebrate after a historic vote to end the long-gun registry Wednesday evening, despite vehement opposition to the move in Quebec and much of urban Canada.

Public Safety Minister Vic Toews told reporters Wednesday, hours before the vote, that the government's actions are long overdue.

"It does nothing to help put an end to gun crimes, nor has it saved one Canadian life," he said.
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MountainDon · February 16, 2012, 09:43:05 PM

Miracles do happen. Wow!!

February 16, 2012, 10:02:42 PM

They retain all the other license requirements it appears. And as usual Quebec doesn't agree and wants their own registry.

peternap · February 17, 2012, 10:20:35 AM

I guess it's a step in the right direction.

Aidzee · February 17, 2012, 10:22:17 AM

Quebec doesn't agree on principle. Would be a tragedy if frenchmen started acting like englishmen. Way to go Mr. Harper. This was long overdue.

February 17, 2012, 11:34:44 AM

Quote from: Aidzee on February 17, 2012, 10:22:17 AM
Quebec doesn't agree on principle. Would be a tragedy if frenchmen started acting like englishmen. Way to go Mr. Harper. This was long overdue.

Still a long way to go. I hope the Canadians (eaaaa) run with it

Windpower · February 18, 2012, 08:45:10 AM

Is it still virtually impossible to get a handgun in CA ?

MountainDon · February 18, 2012, 11:19:46 AM

They are on the restricted list. And none with a barrel shorter than 4.14" (100MM) . Leaves a lot out of the selection.

Tickhill · February 18, 2012, 12:11:55 PM

I developed a friendship with several Canadians when they came down and integrated a robotic stack and palletize system at our plant. Early on it was always how restrictive our country was concerning vices but just about anyone could buy a gun, one guy just couldn't get over it. I set the tone early in our relationship, I said, "One thing you must remember, you were granted your freedom, we fought for ours". That ended that and I have taken several to the farm to allow them to shoot all they want before heading back to Canada. I hope that this is the start of something they really enjoy when in the states.
Most I have talked with believe Quebec should be it's country, practically is.