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South Simcoe Police Service passes on compensation program for banned guns
['Ian Maclennan']
Barrie 360
The South Simcoe Police (SSP) Service has decided to opt out of the assault-style firearms compensation program.
In a news release, SSP said the decision was made after careful consideration and review of the information currently available.
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Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says he doesn't foresee logistical challenges in gathering up banned firearms through a federal buyback program, despite the refusal of several provinces and police forces to help.
Public Safety Canada says gun owners reported 22,251 firearms to the government in the first week of the program to provide compensation for banned guns.