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On May 18, 2022, the Canadian government announced a ban on the sale, purchase, importation, and transfer of handguns in Canada. The ban also includes a ban on large-capacity magazines and some types of semi-automatic firearms.
The ban was announced in response to a number of mass shootings in Canada, including the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting, in which 22 people were killed. The ban was also motivated by the increasing use of handguns in violent crime in Canada.
The ban has been met with mixed reactions. Some people support the ban, arguing that it will help to reduce gun violence in Canada. Others oppose the ban, arguing that it will not be effective in reducing gun violence and that it will infringe on the rights of law-abiding gun owners.
Detailed explanation of the gun ban
The gun ban includes a number of specific measures, including:
- A ban on the sale, purchase, importation, and transfer of handguns in Canada.
- A ban on large-capacity magazines, which are defined as magazines that can hold more than five rounds of ammunition.
- A ban on some types of semi-automatic firearms, including those that are designed to be easily converted to fully automatic firearms.
The ban does not apply to certain types of firearms, such as rifles and shotguns, that are commonly used for hunting and sport shooting. The ban also does not apply to firearms that are already owned by Canadians. However, Canadians will be required to register their firearms with the government within two years of the ban coming into effect.
The ban is a significant change to Canada’s gun laws. It is the first time that the Canadian government has banned the sale and purchase of handguns in the country. The ban is likely to have a significant impact on the availability of handguns in Canada and may help to reduce gun violence in the country.
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