It Looks Like Almost Nobody Likes Justin Trudeau’s Gun Ban Plan

By Cam Edwards

Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP

Poor Justin Trudeau. The Canadian Prime Minister faces an election in a just a few weeks, and the centerpiece of his re-election efforts seems to be falling flat with voters across the political spectrum. Trudeau is calling for a ban and compensated confiscation of “assault weapons” over a two-year period, and changing federal law to allow municipalities to ban handguns. You’d think gun control advocates would be cheering the proposal, but a growing number of anti-gun Canadians say the proposal simply doesn’t go far enough.

Meeting with Trudeau on Tuesday in Richmond Hill, Ont., local leaders said they would like to see a national prohibition on handguns, which he has refused to commit to — opting instead for an assault-rifle ban.

“It’s ineffective unless it’s more widespread. So all of us here would have preferred to see it nationally,” said Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie.

“At this time, however, we are appreciative of the funding announcement that will go directly to help us fund guns and gangs (programs) and give us the resources that we need directly.”

Crombie said she hopes Ontario mayors will encourage Premier Doug Ford — who has said he opposes a handgun ban …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms