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Public Safety Canada: Proposed pricing model for the assault-style firearms buyback program "Since 2020, the Government of Canada has banned more than 1,500 models and variants of assault-style firearms. The Government will launch a buyback program to ensure these weapons are safely and permanently removed from our communities, and to provide compensation to owners and businesses impacted by the May 1, 2020 prohibition."Read More →

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The relatively liberal gun laws in the United States compared to the rest of the Western world can be attributed to several factors: 1. Historical context: The United States was founded in the aftermath of a revolutionary war, and firearms played a significant role in achieving independence. This historical context has created a strong cultural attachment to firearms and the right to bear arms. 2. Second Amendment: The U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment explicitly protects the right to bear arms, stating: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall notRead More →

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Wikipedia: Overview of gun laws by nation "Gun laws and policies, collectively referred to as firearms regulation or gun control, regulate the manufacture, sale, transfer, possession, modification, and use of small arms by civilians. Laws of some countries may afford civilians a right to keep and bear arms, and have more liberal gun laws than neighboring jurisdictions. Countries that regulate access to firearms will typically restrict access to certain categories of firearms and then restrict the categories of persons who may be granted a license for access to such firearms. There may be separate licenses for hunting, sport shooting (a.k.a. target shooting), self-defense, collecting, andRead More →

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In the United States, federal and state gun laws work together to regulate the ownership, use, and distribution of firearms. Federal gun laws, established by acts of Congress and enforced by agencies such as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), create a nationwide baseline of rules governing the sale, possession, and transfer of firearms. These federal laws include background check requirements, restrictions on certain types of firearms, and limitations on who can own guns (e.g., prohibiting convicted felons, individuals with restraining orders, or those with specific mental health issues). State gun laws, on the other hand, can vary significantly from one stateRead More →