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Carney points to federal review on SKS rifle after Tumbler Ridge revelations
What happened
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the federal government will consider the advice of an arm's-length panel on firearms classification regarding the SKS rifle. A complaint filed in a Washington state court alleges that an 18-year-old shooter used an SKS rifle in a mass killing in Tumbler Ridge. The RCMP previously confiscated an SKS rifle from the shooter, but it was returned to the shooter's home before the attack. The government has been criticized for not including the semi-automatic S
Why it matters
The review is significant because it could potentially lead to changes in the classification of the SKS rifle and its regulation in Canada.
Key facts
- The SKS rifle was previously confiscated by the RCMP but returned to the shooter's home.
- A complaint filed in a Washington state court alleges the shooter used an SKS rifle in a mass killing.
- The government has been criticized for not banning the semi-automatic SKS rifle.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a review of the SKS rifle's classification.
- A public safety minister declined to comment on why the rifle was returned to the shooter.
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