Trudeau Government Would Allow Municipalities to Ban Handguns Under New Bill

Trudeau Government Would Allow Municipalities to Ban Handguns Under New Bill
Rifles are shown locked up in Calgary, on Sept. 15, 2010. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh
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OTTAWA—Newly tabled gun legislation would allow municipalities to ban handguns through bylaws restricting their possession, storage and transportation.

The Liberal government said Tuesday the measures would be backed up with serious penalties to enforce these bylaws, including jail time for people who violate municipal rules.