Mr. Minister, with respect, what is the mistake? If the Swiss Arms rifle has a hunting or sporting purpose, then you did not have to sign the order in council under the existing legislation, so it's very difficult for me to see what mistake you're referring to.
It seems that you had the power and did not use that power or that there isn't a legitimate reason for the amnesty that you're giving for this rifle. I just can't see how those two things can be true at the same time.