OFFICIAL SKS IS THE NEXT

[u/BlackMaple21]

It official guys the SKS gonna get banned….. what’s your thoughts on this?

[u/CoolGuy1980]

Translation:

PolySeSouvient reacts to the end of the buyback program registration period, as half of the estimated number of affected firearms have been declared

"The government must now focus its efforts on ending the sale of SKS models so that Canada has a true ban on assault weapons."

Montreal, April 1, 2026 – Today, at the close of the registration period for the assault weapons buyback program, the federal government announced that nearly 38,000 firearm owners across Canada have declared more than 67,000 prohibited firearms. This represents approximately half of the 136,000 firearms affected, according to government estimates.  Here is PolySeSouvient's statement in response to this announcement:

While the government has allocated $248.6 million to compensate owners of approximately 135,000 prohibited assault-style firearms, it is disappointing—though far from catastrophic—that only half of these have been registered.

One could even say the glass is half empty and half full. Despite widespread misinformation and daily calls from the gun lobby not to participate, approximately half of the eligible firearms have been registered by their owners. One could infer that roughly half of the owners of prohibited firearms ignored the calls from pro-gun groups. These are the ones who will receive financial compensation, unlike the other half.

It is crucial to understand that not participating in this program does not exempt individuals from the obligation to comply with the law.  All owners of prohibited weapons must ensure that their firearms are surrendered to the authorities or rendered inoperable by the end of October, the date on which the amnesty currently protecting them from criminal liability and the loss of their firearms license will expire.

Indeed, the number of participants in the buyback program does not change the fact that, as of October 31, 2026, possession of any of the 2,500 prohibited assault-type weapons will constitute a crime. As Minister Gary Anandasangaree has repeatedly stated, participation in the program is voluntary, but compliance with the law is not.  He also emphasized that law enforcement "must uphold the law."

According to public opinion polls, most Canadians support a ban on assault weapons. However, more than 19,000 models of firearms remain legal and available in Canada for hunting and sport shooting.

SKS sales must be stopped immediately.

With more than 2,500 models of assault-type weapons banned since 2020, Canada has taken a major step forward in public safety. However, to ensure a complete and effective ban, the federal government must urgently stop the sale of the SKS assault rifle, a particularly lethal weapon. We cannot allow taxpayers to fund a buyback program that allows owners to immediately replace surrendered weapons with equally dangerous ones. In December 2025, the Minister of Public Safety announced a comprehensive review of the firearms classification system, including specific consultations on the SKS rifle.  SKS. This announcement follows previous consultations conducted both before and after the adoption of Bill C-21 (gun control). PolySeSouvient strongly opposes this procedural-driven delaying tactic that postpones any decision regarding the SKS for months, if not years. While constructive consultations, including with Indigenous communities that use SKSs for hunting, are relevant, this is not the case with regard to new purchases of SKS models. Given the repeated involvement of the SKS in tragic shootings, the government should immediately halt new sales while conducting consultations on the long-term details concerning the weapons currently in circulation. Indeed, over a year ago, the government received the report from the "Expert Advisory Committee on Firearms" which concluded that the SKS is capable of causing "significant harm to the public and law enforcement."

[u/canadianmohawk1 → u/CoolGuy1980]

"We cannot allow taxpayers to fund a buyback program that allows owners to immediately replace surrendered weapons with equally dangerous ones."

jokes on them. I replaced my GSG16 with a TM22. I think i actually won here. The TM is a better firearm.

[u/Reasonable_Hall2346 → u/CoolGuy1980]

This represents about half of the estimated 136,000 affected firearms. The following is PolySeSouvient’s statement in response: “While the government set aside $248.6 million to compensate gun owners for approximately 135,000 prohibited assault-style weapons, it is disappointing - though far from catastrophic - that only half of this number have been declared.

These people delusional and talk about misinformation. The arbitrary 135,000 number that doesn't even cover all the restricted...