Not everyone is happy with the federal government's recent gun ban.

As of May 1, the Canadian Government announced the ban of 1,500 models of ‘assault-style’ firearms in the country. Those who use firearms for sport, such as the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF), are not pleased with the ban.

"There are a lot of reasons we oppose the ban. We believe as a result there are numerous errors within the legislation," said Gil White, the SWF recreational firearm community chairperson.

One of the main issues the SWF has is the timing of the ban. To ban firearms that are essential to hunters during the COVID-19 Pandemic when parliament isn't in session is viewed as negative by the SWF. Firearms such as 12 and 10 gauge shotguns and the .460 Weatherby, that are used for hunting, can fall under the federal ban.

"It is the law. If the judge reads that then he has to act on that, no matter what anyone else says."

Gun owners that have a firearm falling under the new ban in their possession are required to safely store the weapon until more information is released. There has been discussion of a federal buyback program that has yet to be announced. However, most owners don't want to sell their firearms.

"They probably won't get the full value of the guns. So you buy the gun, then what about the accessories for the firearm and the ammunition you'd be stuck with," said White.

The ban may also impact businesses and nonprofit organizations such as the SWF. According to White, Gun Shops employ around 80,000 people across Canada. Sports shooting events also could be impacted by the ban.

"At our club, we've hosted international events with people coming from all over. Those types of events bring in revenue for not only the organizations but also the community that it's being held in."