Mr. Speaker, I will not comment on that specific case except to say that I look forward to seeing what the issue is in light of all the facts when fairly stated.
Let me point out that in respect of firearms that were prohibited effective January 1 of this year the federal government is paying compensation to those people from whom we are taking the firearms. That is point number one.
Second, firearms in that category are being prohibited because they are not used for sporting or hunting purposes. These are assault type weapons that have no place in this country.