r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Oct 23 '22

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

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u/lushlobster Oct 26 '22

What are the chances of Canadians getting back the ar15? I heard that the liberals fucked up badly by using the OIC. If that's not the case, than what's the point of taking them to court?

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u/Batsinvic888 Bats888 on YouTube Oct 26 '22

I don't know what rumour you heard, but the OIC is not going to be undone by this government. Yes there is a court case and as much as I hope it goes our way, I can't say I'm hopeful. I don't think we have ever gotten a legal win when it comes to banning guns, I can't see it changing now. I think the arguments have merit, but we are relying on improper use of the Firearms Act (most probably way to win) and/or the entire thing being ruled "unreasonable" (very unlikely).

Pierre has promised a rewrite of the Firearms Act, which presumably would revoke C-21, C-71, and the OIC, but it would require a majority.