The State Of The Canadian Gun Ban/Buyback

Summary

Canada's federal government officially opened its firearms buyback program on January 19, 2026, for semi-automatic rifles and handguns banned since 2020. Gun owners have until March 31, 2026, to declare these firearms and until October 30, 2026, to dispose of them. The program has encountered significant resistance from gun owners and a lack of cooperation from police agencies across the country.