Police in B.C. question federal software for firearms buyback

The British Columbia Association of Police Chiefs expressed concerns about the readiness of a federally developed case management system for tracking government-banned firearms, highlighting potential delays in training and deployment during the extended amnesty period until October 2026. The federal government, which has banned over 2,500 “assault-style” guns since 2020, plans to launch a compensation program for firearms owners soon. The association recommended mobile units for firearm collection to address readiness issues, while firearms groups criticized the pilot program’s low turnout. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree acknowledged technical glitches that delayed the program’s launch to January 2026.

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