Brantford Police will not be involved in Federal Assault-Style Firearm Compensation Program

BRANTFORD, ONT-The Brantford Police Service (BPS)  says it will not be participating in the federal governments national declaraion period for Assault-Style Firearm Compensation Program (ASFCP) . The program launched Jan 19, 2026 with the intention of supporting the removal of certain firearms from circulation through a federally administered compensation process. BPS says it is not participating and avises the public they will not be offering firearm collection or storage appointments as part of the federal initiative. Instead BPS explains participation by local police services is not mandated in the program that is being administered at the federal level. Instead the Brantford Police Service will  prioritize its “operational resources toward frontline policing responsibilities, including emergency response, criminal investigations, crime prevention, and victim support services. These priorities remain central to ensuring community…

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