Videos tagged with Firearms Act

In Canada, firearm ownership is strictly regulated under the Firearms Act and Criminal Code. Acquiring a firearm requires a Possession and Acquisition License (PAL). The government has banned numerous firearm models, with significant bans occurring in May 2020 and December 2024/2025. Laws are in place to facilitate the removal of firearms from individuals deemed ineligible, such as those accused of domestic abuse or violence. While self-defense with force is recognized, it must be reasonable and proportional to the threat, and using an illegal firearm in self-defense carries criminal liability.

This video discusses Senate Bill 3812, also known as the Firearms Act, which aims to protect Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) from arbitrary license revocations due to minor clerical errors. Sponsored by Senator Jody Ernst, the bill proposes a safe harbor for self-reporting violations, requires collaborative efforts between the ATF and FFLs to resolve issues, and redefines 'willful' violations to prevent the ATF from using past good conduct against licensees. It also seeks to allow direct judicial review of license revocations.