Hub Podcasts Why the government's gun buyback program is likely doomed to fail
Sep 25, 2025
Tracey Wilson, Vice President of Public Relations for the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights, discusses the challenges of the government's gun buyback program targeting legally owned firearms. She clarifies the distinction between 'assault-style' and commonly owned rifles, emphasizing the absence of a link between legal firearms and mass shootings. Wilson critiques the program's enforcement issues, consequences for noncompliance, and suggests better solutions like border enforcement. The conversation also touches on the doubts expressed in leaked ministerial audio, raising questions about the program’s viability.
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Buyback Targets Lawful Owners Not Smugglers
- The buyback targets legally owned semi-auto sporting and hunting rifles rather than criminals or smuggled guns.
- Tracey Wilson argues this misdirects policy away from the illegal flow that fuels urban gun violence.
Magazine Limits Already Restrict Risk
- Wilson notes magazine capacity is already restricted by law via pinned magazines for rifles.
- She argues banning cosmetic semi-autos therefore has little practical public-safety impact.
Compensation Fund Is Insufficient
- The government's compensation pool is capped at $742 million and meant for about 152,000 rifles.
- Wilson warns most of the 500,000+ affected owners will likely receive no payment.