BREAKING: PM Trudeau says Canada is banning the use and trade of assault-style weapons immediately; says they are designed to kill the largest number of people in the shortest amount of time. “Canadians need more than thoughts and prayers.'
Mass shootings are relatively rare in Canada, which has tighter gun control laws than the United States."There weapons were designed for one purpose and one purpose only: to kill the largest number of people in the shortest amount of time," he said."There is no use — and no place — for such weapons in Canada."
Trudeau said the vast majority of gun owners use firearms safely, responsibly and in accordance with the law. "But you don't need an AR-15 to take bring down a deer," Trudeau said."So, effective immediately, it is no longer permitted to buy, sell, transport, import or use military-grade, assault weapons in this country."
The prime minister said there will be a two-year amnesty period for current"law-abiding gun owners" to protect them from criminal liability until they can take steps to comply with the new law and the country will legislate"fair compensation."
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