Harper Government Announces Common Sense Firearms Measures for Law-Abiding Firearms Owners
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 10/07/14 -- Today, the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, introduced the Common Sense Firearms Licensing Act. This bill meets the Government''s objective to cut red tape for law-abiding firearms owners and provide safe and simple firearms policies.
Changes to the Criminal Code and the classification regime would enable the Government to take steps to ensure the rights of lawful firearms owners are respected.
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"Today, our Government followed through on its commitment to introduce legislation that enshrines simple and safe firearms policies. The Common Sense Firearms Licensing Act is further proof that our Government will always stand by law-abiding firearms owners and hunters."
- Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
"The changes proposed by the Harper Government strike a balance between the need to remove administrative burdens on legal, law-abiding firearms owners in Canada, and government''s intention to protect and enhance public safety. In our opinion, they have succeeded on both counts."
- Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
"The Harper Government continues to address the inadequacies in the existing firearms legislation that only serve to punish the law-abiding firearms community. This initiative will smooth out some of the bumps and make it easier for Canadians without compromising public safety."
- Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation
"Thank you for your proposed Commons Sense Firearms Licensing Act. We see it as being very reasonable and would endorse what is suggested so far."
- New Brunswick Wildlife Federation
"We are pleased that Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney is moving towards fairer firearms laws. Cutting red tape for sport shooters and hunters does not compromise public safety one iota."
- Canadian Shooting Sports Association
"The Federation quebecoise des chasseurs et pecheurs (Quebec hunting and fishing federation) is thrilled with this initiative. Quebec hunters are very pleased with this bill because it simplifies the licence issuing process for law-abiding users, while reinforcing the concepts of safety and education."
- Federation quebecoise des chasseurs et pecheurs
"We support smart, cost effective firearms policy that keeps Canadians safe, but treats gun owners fairly. We applaud the Harper Government''s ongoing efforts to streamline firearms licensing in Canada to make it more effective and efficient."
- Manitoba Wildlife Federation
"The Nova Scotia Federation of Anglers and Hunters would like to thank the Harper Government and in particular the Hon. Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, who has today started a process for restoring sensibility to Canadian firearms laws. The proposed legislation has the ability to improve the shooting opportunities for both hunters and target shooters. It will also allow thousands of gun owners to purchase new firearms and that will have a positive impact on the economy of rural Canada."
- Nova Scotia Federation of Anglers and Hunters
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Datum: 07.10.2014 - 09:32 Uhr
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