Got my notice today from the RCMP as did all other firearms licence holders here in Canada. I am sure it will be the criminals that use guns for illegal purposes that hand over their firearms. /S. What a joke of a program. Even guns on the list make no sense. Like what's the difference between a semi-auto Ruger Carbine (Banned now) compared to my 10/22 semi auto? (not banned).
Notice:
"This notice is being sent to all holders of a valid Possession and Acquisition License (PAL).
As part of various actions and programs to tackle gun violence in Canadian communities, beginning in May 2020 the Government of Canada deemed prohibited more than 2,500 makes and models of firearms. Should you own one of these prohibited firearms, thank you for safely storing and not using that prohibited firearm.
In prohibiting these particular firearms, such as the AR-15, the Government of Canada also committed to compensate eligible businesses and PAL holders who are impacted.
The purpose of this notice is to provide you with the opportunity to be compensated should you own one or more of these prohibited firearms.
Over 12,000 of these prohibited firearms were successfully collected from businesses from across Canada. More than $22 million in compensation has been provided to these businesses.
To determine if you own a prohibited firearm, please search the list of 2,500 makes and models. The list is available at:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/campaigns/firearms-buyback.htmlIf you do not own one of these prohibited firearms, you do not need to do anything more.
If you do own one of these prohibited firearms, and you wish to participate in the ASFCP and apply for compensation, you must first declare the prohibited firearm(s) in your possession.
You may do so during the nation-wide declaration period, which begins on January 19th, 2026, and ends on March 31st, 2026. After March 31st, 2026, declaration requests will no longer be processed."