January 21, 2026
RED FM News Desk
The federal government’s national gun buyback program is running into resistance in Alberta, where the provincial government has refused to enforce or participate in the initiative.
Since 2020, the federal government has banned roughly 2,500 models of “assault-style” firearms, arguing that these weapons are designed for warfare rather than hunting or sport.
The program, known as the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP), is voluntary. Gun owners interested in turning in prohibited firearms can declare their participation and receive federal compensation until March 31.
However, Alberta’s government is actively pushing back. In December, it passed a legislative motion directing that the province will not participate in the compensation program and prohibiting local law enforcement from assisting in its implementation.
This move highlights ongoing tensions between the federal government’s gun control measures and Alberta’s approach to firearms regulation.
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