Are guns legal in canada?

Gun legislation in Canada is largely about licensing and registration.Handgun registration became law in 1934, and automatic firearms registration was added in 1951. In 1969, laws classified firearms as "non-restricted", "restricted" and "prohibited". read more

Overview of Firearms-Control Laws and Regulations . At the federal level in Canada, firearms are predominantly regulated by the Firearms Act and Part III of the Criminal Code. Apart from these federal laws, “[p]rovinces, territories or municipalities may have additional laws and regulations that apply in their jurisdiction. read more

But gun ownership is a rights issue, says Sheldon Clare, president of Canada's National Firearms Association. The debate about firearms control has been centred on the issue of public safety since the late 1960s, said Clare. He pointed to the RCMP seizure of guns from homes in flood-ravaged High River, Alta., in 2013. read more