Addressing Guns & Gangs


Publishing Date

The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General will be hosting a webinar on October 31, 2019 at 10 am to discuss options for addressing gun and gang activity. Local government representatives are invited to participate in the webinar, which will feature an opportunity to discuss policy options.

Topic for consideration include the following:   

  • Imitation firearms and their use by youth and gangs;
  • Safety risks associated with the presence of firearms in schools, hospitals and other institutions;
  • Reporting of firearm-related information to police;
  • Use of shooting ranges by gangs;
  • Use of vehicles to perpetrate gang violence; and,
  • Inadmissible patron programs.

Any questions or comments may be directed to Ardys Baker, Director, Legislation and Policing Programs, Policing and Security Branch, PSSG.