Danielle Smith vows to fight federal firearm 'seizure' program next week

30-Nov-2025

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The Alberta government will introduce a motion this week under provincial sovereignty legislation to defy the federal gun buy-back program, Premier Danielle Smith announced on November 29 during a speech at the United Conservative Party’s annual general meeting.

Smith said the motion, if passed by the legislature, will instruct “provincial entities,” including municipalities and law enforcement agencies, "to refuse to enforce or prosecute under the federal gun seizure program."

It would also protect Albertans defending themselves from intruders, she said.

“I’ve got a little tip for low-life criminals out there: if you don’t want to get shot, don’t break into someone’s house,” Smith said during her speech.

“It’s really that simple, isn’t it?”