r/canadaguns • u/BlackMaple21 • Apr 02 '26

News / Politics / Activism OFFICIAL SKS IS THE NEXT

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

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u/Zarknasir Apr 02 '26

(AI Summarized):

On April 1, 2026, PolyRemembers (PolySeSouvient) issued a response to the closure of the federal government's assault weapon buyback registration period. The organization characterized the results as a "glass half-full" situation, noting that while many owners participated, a significant number of prohibited weapons remain undeclared.

Buyback Program Statistics

  • Total Firearms Declared: More than 67,000 firearms were registered.
  • Participation: Approximately 38,000 firearm owners participated across Canada.
  • Success Rate: The declared amount represents about half of the estimated 136,000 affected firearms.
  • Funding: The federal government had set aside $248.6 million to compensate owners for approximately 135,000 prohibited weapons.

Legal Compliance and Deadlines

PolyRemembers emphasized that while participation in the compensation program was optional, adhering to the law is not.

  • Amnesty Expiration: The current amnesty protecting owners from criminal liability and license revocation ends at the end of October 2026.
  • Criminal Liability: As of October 31, 2026, possession of any of the 2,500 prohibited assault-style weapon models will be a crime.
  • Requirement: Owners must ensure their prohibited firearms are disposed of or rendered inoperable before the amnesty expires.
  • Legal Alternatives: The group noted that over 19,000 types of firearms remain legal for hunting and sport shooting in Canada.

Urgent Call to Ban SKS Rifles

A primary focus of the statement is the demand for the federal government to immediately halt the sale of SKS rifles.

  • Replacement Concerns: The organization argues that taxpayers should not fund a buyback program if owners can immediately replace surrendered weapons with "equally dangerous" SKS rifles.
  • Opposition to Delays: PolyRemembers strongly objects to the government’s December 2025 announcement of further consultations and reviews, calling it a "delaying tactic" that punts necessary decisions months or years into the future.
  • Public Safety Risk: The group highlighted a report from the Expert Advisory Panel on Firearms which found the SKS capable of inflicting "substantial harm" to the public and law enforcement.
  • Proposed Action: They suggest the government should end new sales immediately while continuing to consult on the long-term details for SKS rifles already in circulation.