Firearms e-petition sets record


The online petition against pending changes that could see bans of still-to-be-determined models of semi-automatic centrefire “assault rifles” closed in mid-February as the most signed e-petition in Canada ever.

Started by Alberta Conservative MP Glen Motz, e-2341 closed on Feb. 15 with 175,310 signatures.

Most support from Ontario

The national petition drew the most support from Ontario with 56,701 signatures. In addition, Motz’s office said there were another 45,000-plus signatures that weren’t confirmed — a second step in the e-petition process — and aren’t included in this total.

“I am happy to have helped a record number of Canadians sign this petition in opposition to the deeply flawed and misguided approach of the Liberals,” Motz said. “The fight is not over. I look forward to tabling this record-setting petition in the House, and pushing the Liberal government to deal with criminals and improve public safety.” 

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Comments

1. May 22, 2020 at 1:16 pm

   David Schultz wrote: Need to stop targeting law abiding citizens. Focus on crime and criminals

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2. May 22, 2020 at 11:15 pm

   Hugh Coutts wrote: need to get rid of the fools who came up with this retarded law.

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3. May 23, 2020 at 9:42 am

   Terrence Fader wrote: As a avid hunter and gun owner (im not a gun fanatic) and a veteran of Bosnia and Afghanistan. I am shocked that people are against this so called ban...I personally feel there is no place in Canada or the hunting community for pistols, semi or autos...just that simple...you may like to have them but your e-petition speaks volumes... 175,310 signatures, almost 5 million people in Canada voted Liberal...slightly more voted conservative (im a conservative). 5 million liberal voters = 175,310 petition signers... makes no difference... and now that this legislation will pass they will be coming for the hunter next.... the hunting community screwed up big time teaming up with the gun nuts.

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4. May 26, 2020 at 7:07 am

   Georges Martin wrote: no such thing as an assault rifle

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5. October 6, 2020 at 7:44 am

   Peter Molson wrote: A total disregard , a sham in government of Canadian law abiding firearms owners rights. Take them to court, Alberta did. Shame on bad action , shame on Liberals, vote them out, Conservatives in to abolish this mess . Firearms owners are not killers, do not respond to Bill Blair .

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6. December 30, 2020 at 4:16 pm

   Michael Currie wrote: I have a 22 cal. Semi-auto rifle specifically a Smith and Wesson M&P 15/22 which is now a prohibitrd firearm.. The rifle was listed as restricted but I don't know why....the only reason I can think of is that Smith and Wesson also makes a M & P 15 which is a .223/.556 semi auto rifle which was restricted and is now also prohibited. I'm not aware of any other .22 cal rifle which was listed in the FRT as restricted are you. Can anybody respond to me who also has this rifle.

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   • January 6, 2021 at 11:50 am

     Meghan Sutherland wrote: Michael, here's a more comprehensive breakdown story of the firearms ban: https://oodmag.com/federal-government-announces-military-grade-rifle-ban/ There are a few helpful links provided that may shed some light on your question.

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