Buying back 250,000 firearms from licensed gun owners, at a cost of $400-$600 million, will not make us safer. Given that rate of fire is what makes assault weapons more dangerous, this difference is a big deal. This isn’t limited to urban centres, either — rural gun violence is a problem as well. Hunters, farmers, law-abiding recreational gun owners — these people deserve our respect, and we will ensure that they are treated fairly. Canadians are asking for real leadership to address gun violence, and real leadership is exactly what we will deliver.

Source: thestar January 28, 2020 10:52 UTC