Assault-style firearm definition draws applause from gun-control group, ire of Conservatives
"OTTAWA - The Liberal government prompted applause and anger on Tuesday by proposing an evergreen definition of a prohibited assault-style firearm for inclusion in gun-control legislation being studied by a House of Commons committee. The measure, introduced during clause-by-clause review of the bill, responds to pleas from advocates of tougher gun laws who want a definition enshrined in law. It would build on a federal regulatory ban of many types of firearms two years ago. ... Conservative public safety critic Raquel Dancho characterized the measure as "an all-out war on hunters" in Canada. "The Liberal government, with this amendment, is moving to ban almost all semi-automatic shotguns and rifles. So we're talking bird hunters -- bird hunters use semi-automatic shotguns," she said. ..."
Nonstop anti-gun propaganda will ensure this is actually a popular move amongst urbanites and suburbanites.
Anyone who's read an untainted history book knows what comes next...