End the Long-Gun Registry

The long-gun registry, touted in 1995 to cost $85 million to operate, is now up to an estimated $2 billion and counting. The registry was an ill-conceived crime-fighting measure that did little more than add paperwork and expenses for hunters, farmers and recreational gun users. For taxpayers, it added higher taxes! Fortunately, taxpayers have the best chance in almost 15 years to bring the wasteful long-gun registry to an end.

Bill C-391, a private member's bill brought forward by Manitoba MP Candice Hoeppner, passed second reading in Parliament on November 4th, 164 to 137 thanks to the votes of 12 New Democrats, 8 Liberals, and 1 Independent MP who voted with 143 Conservatives.  CTF advocacy played a significant role, continuing a 15-year campaign to see the registry ended.

The bill is now being examined by 12 MPs on the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. CTF federal director Kevin Gaudet will be testifying before the committee on Tuesday May 25^th.

The push to end the long gun registry is not over. But by signing our petition and contacting lawmakers, you can help put this money-waster in the history books.

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