The Conservative government has tabled legislation that will end the National long-gun registry. The registry was created as part of a response to public pressure, particularly through women, to strengthen gun control legislation following the tragic events at the École Polytechnique, December 6, 1989.
There has been a substantial decline in the number of homicides, domestic violence incidents and suicides using rifles and shotguns since the registry was implemented. Law enforcement associations use the registry daily to help them prevent, investigate and solve crimes. The registry protects the safety of first responders and other front-line workers as it allows them to determine when a gun is in a home and plan accordingly.
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