Gun Owners Argue Federal Firearms Ban Exceeds Cabinet’s Powers at Supreme Court

Gun owners and advocacy groups are challenging the federal firearms ban at the Supreme Court of Canada, arguing the government exceeded its authority. The appellants are seeking to overturn lower court decisions that upheld the May 2020 ban on approximately 1,500 firearm models, now expanded to over 2,500 varieties of assault-style firearms. They contend that the restrictions violate Criminal Code provisions designed to protect hunting and sporting activities.

• Gun owners and advocacy groups are challenging the federal firearms ban before the Supreme Court of Canada.
• They argue that Ottawa exceeded its legal authority with the ban, which prohibits firearms used for hunting and sport shooting.
• The appellants are asking the court to overturn lower-court decisions supporting the May 2020 ban on about 1,500 firearm models, including the AR-15 and Ruger Mini-14.
• The list of prohibited firearms has since grown to over 2,500 varieties of assault-style firearms.
• The firearms owners claim the restrictions violate Criminal Code provisions intended to protect legitimate hunting and sporting activities.