Concerns with the Federal Firearms Buyback Program

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Mid-day Saturday we learned more details of the federal firearms buyback program, which opens today. Licensed owners can register banned weapons for compensation ahead of the March 31 deadline, but some provinces, including Saskatchewan, have raised concerns. Evan speaks with Rod Giltaca, CEO & Executive Director of the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights, for his take.
19 Jan 11AM English South Africa News Commentary

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