Brantford Police Service Not Participating in Federal Assault-Style Firearm Compensation Program
January 26, 2026
The federal government’s national declaration period for the Assault-Style Firearm Compensation Program (ASFCP) began on January 19, 2026. The program is intended to support the removal of certain firearms from circulation through a federally administered compensation process.
The Brantford Police Service is advising the public that we will not be participating in the program and will not be offering firearm collection or storage appointments as part of the federal initiative. The program is being administered at the federal level, and participation by local police services is not mandated.
At this time, the Brantford Police Service will continue to prioritize operational resources toward frontline policing responsibilities, including emergency response, criminal investigations, crime prevention, and victim support services. These priorities remain central to ensuring community safety and effective law enforcement within the City of Brantford.
While the Brantford Police Service will not be directly involved in the compensation or collection process, we will continue to work cooperatively with policing partners and all levels of government on matters related to public safety and lawful firearms regulation.
For more information regarding the federal Assault-Style Firearm Compensation (buy-back) Program, members of the public are encouraged to visit the Government of Canada Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/campaigns/firearms-buyback.html
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