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Report warns federal gun buyback gives ammunition to extremists

Briefing warns extremist groups will capitalize on controversial program, use it for recruitment

Matt MaloneZak Vescera

28 Jan 2026 3 min read

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A person wearing a grey shirt and blue jeans holds a black assault rifle.
A federal intelligence briefing warns the government's gun buyback program could inflame extremist sentiments and may not be effective in preventing attacks by such groups. (Jonathan Hayward/Canadian Press)

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