Canada expected to pass sweeping gun legislation that includes banning handguns

[BlueWavePsych]

Canada is expected to pass sweeping gun reform legislation, including a measure that allows municipalities to ban handguns.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the new measures on Tuesday, a sweeping package that builds on a ban of more than 1,500 assault-style firearms.

Trudeau said at a news conference on Tuesday that the country would move forward with a buyback program “in the coming months.”

The proposals include the Canadian government supporting municipalities that restrict storage and transportation of handguns within their boundaries. Breaching these bylaws would carry a maximum penalty of two years in prison and a possible revocation.

https://thehill.com/policy/international/americas/539098-canada-expected-to-pass-sweeping-gun-legislation-including

[LakeArenal]

1. Who knew Canada was gonna come for our guns?😳

🎶🇨🇦 Oh... Can a da 🇨🇦🎶

[Bev54]

2. Allows municipalities to ban handguns, not a sweeping ban

It will also include a buy back program.

[Bobstandard]

3. It's already difficult to get a handgun in Canada

You have to take a series of in-person classes to get a permit. Nobody complains