I wrote my local MLA regarding the Liberal Party proposed ammendments to Bil C21. As I mentioned, the way the ammendment is worded my Ruger #1 would be restricted!!!
Here is the response I got:
Thank you for writing to share your views regarding the recently proposed amendments to Bill C-21.
Since the Liberals introduced this last-minute change to their firearms bill — introduced without New Democrats knowledge or consent — many hunters have raised concerns regarding the potential impact of these changes. We are taking these concerns very seriously and are pressing the government for clarity on how this will impact hunters.
The goal of this legislation was to get dangerous handguns off our streets, not criminalize hunters. Again, we will continue to press the Liberals to ensure that hunters, farmers, and Indigenous people are not targeted by these changes.
What's more, we will not support amendments to the Bill that ban guns primarily used for hunting or protecting farm animals from predators. We will not support amendments to the Bill that do not respect treaty rights and the rights of Indigenous people.
There is still time to do this right and you can rest assured that your concerns will inform our actions on this important legislation.
Best regards,
NDP Team