A message from Steve Hamilton, Firearms Policy Coordinator, BC Wildlife Federation
I am sure you have likely seen by now the Mass Casualty Report released yesterday. We have released a media statement at the link below.
Please forward this to your member clubs and encourage them to share, and to get involved with their Members of Parliament.
https://bcwf.bc.ca/bcwf-calls-for-tougher-sentences-for-firearms-offences/
The recommendations of the MCC include things such as wording that would imply a registry is coming.
As well as:
- Full ban on all semi auto – handguns, shotguns and rifles that discharge centrefire ammunition and are designed to accept detachable magazines with capacities of more than 5 rounds
- Prohibit magazines that have the ability to accept more than 5 rounds (pinned) to close the loopholes
- Require a PAL to possess ammunition
- Require a PAL to buy magazines
- Only allow purchase of ammunition for gun that the user is licensed for.
This is just a high-level overview of their recommendations and by no means a full list.
We need every member and supporter to get involved. As you can see, without a strong action of engagement, we are going to lose more than we already have.
The Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights website contains more information.
