The proposed legislation will:

• repeal the requirement to register non-restricted long-guns
• require firearms retailers to record all sales transactions of non-restricted firearms.

M.P for Prince George - Peace River, Jay Hill says there will still be a requirement for  those wanting to buy a firearm or own one, to have the proper licensing and go through police background checks and safety training.  There is to be no change to regulations  covering  retricted weapons and handguns.

"There will be some firearms owners who will  want more" says Hill who says Cananda will never go the way of the United States.  Hill says  he thinks the new legislation will gain support from members of the opposition over the sumer.  "I think when  M.P's head  home for the summer and if they have outdoorspeople in their consituency, they will see there is support  for this legislation."  He anticipates the  leglislation will be back in September or October for debate and passage.

Over the coming months the government plans to consult with provinces, territories and other stakeholders across Canada on further measures to streamline and improve the Firearms Act, including instituting lifetime licensing for firearm owners. These measures will be aimed at ensuring that gun control in Canada is focused on fighting crime, keeping firearms out of the wrong hands and minimizing burdens on law-abiding gun owners.

In the meantime, the  registration amnesty remains in effect.