Coalition for Gun Control

The Feasibility of Increased Restrictions on the Civilian Possession of Military Assault Weapons at the Global Level
The purpose of this paper is to explore the potential of the feasibility of increased restrictions on the civilian possession of military assault weapons at the global level. Many states and non-governmental organizations pushed for such measures at the 2001 United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects but were not successful in getting language included in the final Programme of Action. However, this remains a priority for many. The proliferation and misuse of small arms has been increasingly seen as an epidemic, affecting countries ostensibly “at peace” as well as in conflict zones. Although they do not account for the majority of small arms deaths worldwide, military assault weapons pose a particular threat because of their lethality....download pdf

The Illicit Trade in Small Arms: Addressing the Problem of Diversion
Over the last decade, considerable attention has been paid to the global problem of the illicit trafficking of small arms. This paper will analyse the points of diversion and potential mechanisms to prevent diversion using a demand-and-supply framework. Concrete cases are examined to understand the contributing factors and ways in which the Programme of Action addresses these. ...download pdf

CGC, Review of the Auditor General's Report, February 15, 2004
"Prevention is rarely glamorous. Gun control is no exception. The deaths and injuries prevented don't grab headlines. It is often all too easy for governments to lose sight of the benefits and to see preventive programs as a tempting target for cost-cutting. As the Government of Ontario learned from the Walkerton tragedy, you never stop paying for your "savings" in prevention... download as pdf

Canada, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Backgrounder: Canada’s Firearms Programme. May 25, 2004
Gun control remains an important element of public safety. The Canadian Firearms Program is making a major contribution to gun control and the improvements announced today will build on past successes. More than 90 per cent of firearms owners in Canada have complied with licensing requirements... download as pdf

CGC, Brief to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights on the Proposed Amendments to the Firearms Act contained in Bill C-15B. November 19, 2001
The Coalition for Gun Control regards the Firearms Act as an important piece of our national
strategy to prevent crime and injury and improve the safety of our citizens. It is a critical piece of
Canadian legislation as it... download as pdf

CGC, Border Controls in Canada: Impact on Illicit Trafficking and Public Safety, November 1, 2001
Over the past few weeks, witnesses appearing before the Sub-Committee on International Trade, Trade Disputes and Investment of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade discussed extensively the commercial implications of delays at the Canada-US border. While it has been proposed that Canada consider a “North American Security Perimeter” that would remove the barrier between Canada and the US and would encourage the movement of goods and people, we urge you to consider the serious implications ... download as pdf