The Yukon government has announced plans to implement new firearms legislation this fall to protect lawful gun owners, but plans to gather public feedback before tabling the proposed law.
Justice Minister Laura Lang announced on July 2 that her department intends to introduce the Yukon Firearms Act when the legislature reopens in the fall in a bid to push back against federal firearm confiscation programs.
Lang did not say exactly when the government would table the legislation, but emphasized the importance of gathering public input before the document is finalized.
The government is holding public consultations on the proposed act over the summer. This will include an open public session at the Whitehorse Public Library on July 20, but residents can also submit feedback online….