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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-09T20:14:06.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nThe federal government is extending an amnesty for owners of banned firearms while a legal battle plays out at the Supreme Court of Canada.\n\nOver the last six years, Ottawa has outlawed about 2,500 types of firearms, including the AR-15 and Ruger Mini-14, on the basis they belong only on the battlefield.\n\nThe government previously said prohibited firearms must be disposed of or deactivated by the end of an amnesty period on Oct. 30.\n\nIn March, the Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal challenging the initial federal firearm prohibitions, announced in May 2020.\n\nThe government now says the amnesty has been extended until 90 days after the Supreme Court delivers its decision, which is expected next year.\n\nOttawa says the new amnesty expiry date does not affect a federal compensation program for owners of banned guns, which is expected to wrap up by October.\n\nThis report by The Canadian Press was first published June 9, 2026.\n\n_By Jim Bronskill | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._",
  "title": "Feds extend gun amnesty while Supreme Court case plays out"
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