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Canada Bans 324 Firearm Models, Explores Donating Them To Ukraine

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In a sweeping move to further tighten gun control laws, Canada announced on Thursday a ban on 324 additional firearms. The new measures aim to “enhance public safety” while also exploring avenues to support Ukraine’s fight against Russia.

Defense Minister Bill Blair expressed Canada’s solidarity with Ukraine, saying, “Every bit of assistance we can offer to the Ukrainians is one step toward their victory.” Leaders are coordinating efforts with Ukraine’s government to facilitate donations of banned firearms to aid their defense efforts.

Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc introduced the restrictions, which are part of a broader strategy to combat gun violence. In addition to the firearm bans, Canada is investing in stricter border security to curb illegal firearm smuggling and trafficking. LeBlanc highlighted the immediate implementation of these measures, stating, “This means these firearms can no longer be used.”

The crackdown builds on previous bans, including a May 2020 prohibition of 1,500 models of firearms. That list grew to over 2,000 models as of last month, and Thursday’s announcement brings the total even higher. The government’s firm stance stems from concerns over the misuse of military-style weapons in civilian settings. “Firearms designed for the battlefield plainly do not belong in our communities,” LeBlanc emphasized. “Too often, these types of weapons have been used to commit some of the worst atrocities Canada has ever witnessed.”

The measures include strengthened firearms controls and increased penalties for gun traffickers. These efforts aim to address both the domestic use and illegal entry of firearms into the country.

While the bans have been praised by gun control advocates, critics argue that the policies target law-abiding gun owners rather than addressing criminal activity. The government’s proposal to donate confiscated weapons to Ukraine has sparked additional debate, with some applauding the gesture and others questioning its practicality.

Newly Prohibited Makes and Models of Firearms

Al Gi Mec

Alexander Arms

Allied Armament

Alpha Wolf

American Tactical Imports

Anschutz

Armalite

Arms East

Astra Arms

B&T

Barrett Firearms

Benelli

Beretta

Black Creek Labs

BRP

BS Ordnance

Bushmaster

Caracal

Chiappa Firearms

Chinese Service Rifle

Cobra

Crusader Arms

CZ

Czech Small Arms

Czech Weapons

Desert Ordnance

Desert Tech

DMax

DSA Incorporated

EAA

EMEI

Excel Arms

Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles

FAMAE

FEG

FN

Freedom Ordnance

Gary’s Gunsmithing

Gepard

German Sport Guns

Grand Power

Heckler & Koch

Hi-Point Firearms

Hill & Mac Gunworks

Holloway Arms

ISSC

Irunguns

Jard

Just Right Carbines

K&M Arms

KCG

Kel Tec

Kodiak Defence

Kommando Arms Manufacturing

Kriss

Lakeside Machine

LDP

Lithgow Arms

Lockhart Tactical

Lucznik

LUSA

M+M

MARCOLMAR Firearms

Mauser

Micor Defense

Midwest Metal Creations

MK Arms

Motiuk Manufacturing

Mountain Machine Works

NoDak Spud

Norinco

Northwest Imports

Ohio Ordnance Works

Pioneer Arms Corporation

Polish State Arsenals

Polish Submachine Gun

Poly Technologies

Prairie Gun Works

Project Guns

Radom

Rapid Fire

Rhineland Arms

Rhodesian Submachine Gun

Robinson Armament

Ruger

SaskSten

SBI

SDM

Sero

SIG

Sima Cefar

Smith & Wesson

Special Weapons

Spectre Ltd

Sport Systeme Dittrich

Springfield Armory

St George Arms

Steele, G M

Sten

Sterling

Sterling Arms International

T-15 Industries

Tanfoglio

Taurus

Tavor

Thureon Defense

Tippmann Arms

TNW

Tommy Built Tactical

True North Arms

US Ordnance Incorporated

Valkyrie Arms

Walther

Wells Custom Gunmakers

Winchester

Wise Lite Arms

Xtreme Gun

Zastava

Zastava Arms

Zlatoust