Illegal Firearms Task Force /

The Task Force was appointed to investigate and report findings and recommendations that would help the Government of B. C. respond to the public threats posed by the use of illegal firearms in the province. [...] Four themes The recommendations fall into four themes: Theme #1: Strategic Approaches Coordinating and focussing the efforts of the diverse agencies that work to reduce crime and enhance public safety will ensure the most effective use of resources and the greatest impact in limiting the availability and use of illegal firearms. [...] FINAL REPORT For the purposes of this Task Force, illegal firearms are: • Firearms that were illegally acquired or possessed • Firearms that were used in the commission of a crime or suspected of being used in a crime • Firearms that were illegally modified or have an obliterated serial number The focus of the Task Force was on the possession, use and trafficking of illegal firearms and the use of [...] The final recommendations represent the best, considered advice to the Government of B. C. on practical actionable strategies to control and reduce the use of illegal firearms within the conditions that currently exist in the province of B. C. September 30, 2017. [...] In addition to the firearms violence carried out by organized crime and gangs, the Task Force focussed on many specific issues relating to illegal firearms and strategies, including: 1. Illegal firearms trafficking 2. Theft of firearms and their use in crime 3. The possession and use of firearm parts that have no identifying marks 4. The increased presence and antisocial use of imitation firearms