RCMP top brass reaffirms right to own firearms in new report

A recent report by RCMP Commissioner of Firearms Brenda Lucki supports Canadians’ legal right to own firearms.

“Under the existing regime, individuals must apply to the CFO [Chief Firearms Officer] in their province or territory of residence in order to be issued a licence,” reads the RCMP report.   

“All applicants are screened to ensure that there are no reasons why, in the interest of public safety, they should not possess a firearm.” 

The report puts a dent in plans by the Liberal government to confiscate firearms from law-abiding citizens and tighten gun control laws.