Some Canadians are willing to go to jail, rather than be forced to register their firearms. I don't blame them a bit. In numerous countries, including the US and Canada, registration of firearms has led to bans and ultimately confiscation. When handguns were banned in Canada in 1993, registrants were told they guns would be confiscated without compensation when the registrant dies. They are not to be passed down to heirs. Long guns may be next, and some Canadians are worried.

Plus there is a huge cost associated with the registry. What was originally supposed to cost only $2 Million, is now expected to cost over $1 Billion. And with some Canadians urging a silent protest by fudging the paperwork, the administration costs may rise even higher.

While it is not expected that there will be a large crack down on unregistered firearms, Canadians still run the risk of being caught while they are hunting or sport shooting. Possessing an unregistered firearm in Canada is punishable by a $2000 fine and/or 6 months in jail. Repeat offenders face up to five years in prison.

(Thanks to RWN for the link)