Charlottetown’s city council unanimously votes against joining the federal government’s assault-style firearm buyback program, going against a staff recommendation. The decision follows significant public opposition, with about 75 residents attending a council meeting to voice their concerns against any city participation in the initiative, which seeks to remove firearms like the AR-15 from circulation.
Councillor Julie McCabe emphasizes that existing police resources could be better allocated to other public safety priorities, such as reintroducing school resource officers for youth engagement. Gun rights advocates argue that the buyback program unfairly targets law-abiding citizens while neglecting the more pressing issue of illegal gun smuggling. They urge the government to redirect its efforts toward reducing actual crime rather than penalizing responsible gun ownership.
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