By Jim Bronskill Owners of banned firearms will have until the end of March to declare interest in a federal program offering compensation for turning in or permanently deactivating their guns. The federal government says the declaration period for individuals will begin Monday and run through March 31. Since May 2020, Ottawa has outlawed about 2,500 types of guns, including the AR-15, on the basis they belong only on the battlefield. Public Safety Canada said Saturday that firearm licence holders will be notified of the declaration period and how to take part. “These are firearms designed for war, for killing people,” said Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree. “They have no place in our communities.” The government says compensation will be determined primarily on a first-come, first-served basis. In the spring,…
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