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Publication Date: July 15, 2026 - 04:00

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Gun licence applications have surged in the Toronto area since 2016

July 15, 2026

The number of people in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area applying for their firearms licences has increased significantly in the last decade, most notably in Peel region. It’s not clear what exactly is behind the increase, though it appears — at least in part — to be linked to growing interest in shooting sports.



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