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Blaney weakening controls on assault weapons at behest of gun lobby

There is absolutely no doubt that the vast majority of Canadians oppose making it easier for private individuals to have access to military-style assault weapons, and that the only purpose behind reducing their control is to please the gun lobby.

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BY HEIDI RATHJEN
May 30, 2014

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Blaney weakening controls on assault weapons at behest of gun lobby

There is absolutely no doubt that the vast majority of Canadians oppose making it easier for private individuals to have access to military-style assault weapons, and that the only purpose behind reducing their control is to please the gun lobby.

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