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May 28, 1975

The Corporatior of the City of Port Coquitlam,
2272 McAllister Avenue,

Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

WBC 248

Attention: R.A. Freeman, Esa.
City Clerk

- Dear Mr. Freemans
Re: Firearm T.erislation

The Honourable the Attorney-General has asked me to
thank you for your April 23, 1975 letter containing a resolution
. passed by your Municipal Council on April 21st last.

Because of the considerable concern presently being
expressed by the public and in the press about gun control and the
very real demand for more effective gun control legislation in

“Canada, the Commissioner of the R.C.M.Police, as the National

- Registrar of Firearms, in co-operation with the Federal Ministry
of the Solicitor-General of Canada, is sponsoring a National
Registrars of Firearms Conference this June 2nd and 3rd in Ottawa.
B.C.'s Attorney-General's Department will be represented at this
National Conference.

The Attorney~General recognizes and supports the
legitimate use of certain firearms by competent and responsible
sportsmen. This class poses few problems. However, it is that
other class, the indiscriminate, irresponsible, incompetent,
mentelly unstable or criminal user which causes concern and
prompts demand for reform in gun legislation. Mr. Macdonald and
his officials continue to press for reforms in this area.

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WeD. Stewart,
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