This article is from the can.talk.guns FAQ, by Skeeter Abell-Smith ab133@sfn.saskatoon.sk.ca with numerous contributions by others.
C-51 came after C-83 which was withdrawn by the Liberals and then
justice minister Ron Basford. Among other things, Bill C-51 created the
FAC (Firearms Acquisition Certificate) and prohibited fully automatic
firearms (unless registered before January 1, 1978).
 
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