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That only works if we take the time to re-register. I won't be taking part in that madness.
During the entire time we suffered through the registry, I was never asked once to produce a registration card at my home, at the range nor in the field. Why would anyone think enforcement would be any more effective this time around?
Confirming the sale of a non-restricted with the CFC is not in C-42 but I'll bet before two years are up, legislation is tabled where anybody calling in a transfer, the details will be recorded. What details will be recorded, however, remains to be seen.Quote:
Originally Posted by welsh
The actual registration, if enacted would be the least of our worries ! Reclassifications and firearms marking will be more intrusive. I predict that anything that remotely looks like a military firearm, will be either restricted or prohibited !
Oh I know. I'm just pointing out to be prepared for this manoeuvre by the Libs as well. There were two things that WC kept harping on since the passing of C-19 - first was tracking firearms sales/transfers of non-restricted and second was reclassifications - all those semi-autos she despises, disappeared in the wind. (Mike in Canmore!) I believe, this time around, there would be massive non-compliance with any ban and firearms owners could hold on for 4 years and try for change in Ottawa to reverse any legislation. We'll see.Quote:
Originally Posted by rick_iles
I was a victim of reclassification once - a firearm I owned went from non-restricted to prohibited. I'll leave it at that.
Its all well and good to say you would refuse to register, if it came to that, and I agree with the sentiment. However, unless you quit hunting, and don't take your firearms out of the house, you run the risk of being caught with an unregistered firearm. All it would take is something as simple as being caught for speeding or get into an accident.Quote:
Originally Posted by annuvin
Exactly. Im not prepared to stop hunting nor do I want to risk being charged for a firearms offence.Quote:
Originally Posted by rick_iles
It is a legitimate concern for all of us;
but we should also be banging the drums for the controls we currently have in place, the paths that have to be followed to obtain ANY firearm. And after that, what we have to do to be able to use them in the field or range. Handguns are another matter entirely and have a very successful set of rules for their purchase, training and use.
Bleeding hearts forget that we have one of the most successful systems in the world which includes proper storage and transport. Politicians on the other hand care less since it is a vote gathering tool for them.
While I understand your concern, it should be pointed out that there is no way the Liberals have either the resources, space nor manpower to charge us all nor lock us up in jail. Hell, they can't even deal with the criminal element that uses illicit firearms while committing violent crimes, never mind the millions of Canadians that own them legally.Quote:
Originally Posted by terrym
The only way a registration or ban would work is if we all comply with it. Otherwise, it becomes yet another piece of failed legislation and the party that passes such nonsense simply look like dopes in the process... Especially when said legislation has just recently been rejected by the majority of voters in this country.
They don't have to jail you.
Do you have any idea what a criminal conviction will do to your life?