Gun Policy News
Canadian Long Gun Registry Nears Crucial Vote: Scrap It or Not?
22 October 2009
Red River Valley Echo (Manitoba)
The first hour of debate has passed and the second hour is scheduled for Oct. 28 on Portage-Lisgar MP Candice Hoeppner's private members bill that seeks to eliminate the long gun registry for rifles and shotguns.
The first vote on the issue could be as soon as Nov. 4.
Hoeppner said support seems to be high, adding if party leaders allow a free vote, the long gun registry requirement for businesses and individuals could be gone.
"That's what we're hoping for," she... (GunPolicy.org)