Justin Trudeau Announces ‘Freeze’ on Handgun Sales, Transfers
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced a “freeze” on handgun sales and transfers, claiming the action will keep children safe.
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Trudeau Imposes Handgun Import Ban Without Waiting for Parliamentary Approval
A ban on importing handguns to Canada passed by the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau without a parliamentary vote came into effect on Friday as part of a broader crackdown on gun rights.
Canada: Trudeau Govt to Ban Handgun Imports Without Parliamentary Approval
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) – Canada plans to temporarily ban the import of handguns into the country without the approval of Parliament, using a regulatory measure that comes into effect in two weeks.
Justin Trudeau Moves to Ban Purchase and Sale of Handguns in Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has introduced a new bill to parliament that would stop the import, purchase and sale of handguns as well as prevent their transfer across Canada, in his government’s latest move to restrict firearms.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Freezes Handgun Sales, Purchases
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a freeze on handgun sales and purchases Monday, suggesting high-profile shootings in the U.S. were part of the justification for the ban.
Toronto Police Association President: Handgun Ban Would Have ‘No Impact’ on Criminals
Toronto Police Association president Mike McCormack says a proposed handgun ban in Canada would have “no impact” on criminals.
Montreal City Council Urges Nationwide Ban on Handgun Ownership
The Montreal City Council is urging Canada’s federal government to enact a nationwide ban on handgun ownership.
Gun-Controlled Chicago Passes 600 Homicides for 2nd Time in Two Years
Gun-controlled Chicago surpassed 600 homicides for a calendar year for only the second time since 2003.
Flashback: Chicago’s Murder Rate Was Even Higher During Handgun Ban
Chicago’s gun crime is soaring, and the city’s mayor is pushing more gun control as a solution, but Chicago’s homicide was even higher when the city’s handgun ban was in place.
Democrat Gutierrez Blames Chicago’s Gun Violence on NRA
Representative Luis Gutierrez (D-IL-4) made the rounds on MSBNC and CNN, dismissing President Donald Trump’s offer to help Chicago end gun violence, and blaming the NRA for the death and mayhem currently marring the Windy City.
Sen Chris Murphy Blames Chicago Gun Violence on Congress Rejection of Gun Control
On January 24 Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) tweeted that Chicago’s gun violence is the result of “lax gun laws” at the federal level.
Gun-Controlled Chicago Ends 2016 with Nearly 800 Homicides for the Year
Gun-controlled Chicago ended 2016 with nearly 800 homicides throughout the year.
Gun-Controlled Chicago Surpasses 730 Homicides for 2016
Over 730 homicides were committed between January 1, 2016, and December 6, 2016 in gun-controlled Chicago.
Not A Happy Thanksgiving: 70 Shot in Gun-Controlled Chicago Over Holiday Weekend
According to the Chicago Tribune, the Thanksgiving holiday weekend violence brings Chicago to nearly 4,000 shooting victims for the year. That figure includes fatal and non-fatal shootings.
Poll: Support for Handgun Ban Down 13 Percent Since 2004
An October 26 Gallup poll shows that support for a handgun ban has fallen 13 percent since 2004.
The Oklahoman: Hillary Clinton Gunning for the 2nd Amendment
An October 26 The Oklahoman editorial warns readers that Hillary Clinton has the Second Amendment in her “cross hairs,” and she is going after it if elected to the White House.
University of Kentucky Coach: Even Football Players with ‘Legal Permit’ Barred from Handgun Ownership
During an August 31 SEC Football Coaches’ teleconference, University of Kentucky coach Mark Stoops said players on his football team are not allowed to own a handgun, even if they have a “legal permit” for it.
Mizzou Head Coach: Football Players Prohibited From Handgun Ownership
Missouri Tigers head coach Barry Odom announced a strict team policy for his football players: No handgun ownership, even if the gun was “legally” purchased.
2,986 Shooting Victims in Gun-Controlled Chicago During 2015
On January 1, the Chicago Tribune reported that the number of shooting victims in gun-controlled Chicago for 2015 was 2,986.
Hillary Clinton: Australia Gun Ban ‘Worth Looking At’ In U.S.
During an October 16 town hall meeting at Keene State College, Democrat presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton said Australia’s confiscation of firearms via a national buyback provides “a good example” for how other countries responded to mass shootings and she said it is “worth looking at” when considering gun policy in the U.S.
