“I want the government to stop spending a billion dollars taking guns from normal people who follow the law. Crime has gotten worse since that started. Even the Supreme Court says the government should take more time. The minister in charge admits it doesn't work right. It's a waste of money, so stop it.”
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A debate on gun control and amnesty for previously banned firearms. The Conservatives criticized the Liberal government's demonization of legal gun owners and the increase in violent crime and gun smuggling since the ban. The Liberals defended their decision to extend the amnesty period, saying it respects the judicial process and provides certainty for gun owners.