Mr. Speaker, I would not want the hon. member to mislead the House or Canadians.
If I may, I will be very clear.
It is now illegal to use these military-style assault rifles anywhere in Canada, including in a person's basement or backyard. It is a legal and formal ban. It is done. These weapons are banned.
We are now giving those who bought these weapons when they were legal the opportunity to sell them back to the government because now they are absolutely useless.