Starting Monday, Canadian gun owners have until the end of March to declare their intention to participate in a federal compensation program for turning in over 2,500 banned firearms, including the GSG-16. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree emphasized early registration, as compensation is not guaranteed and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The program, funded with $250 million, is part of a broader initiative to collect banned firearms, with a deadline for compliance set for the end of October. Quebec is the only province supporting the federal effort, while Alberta and Saskatchewan face legal challenges.
