[marktwain]

It would certainly be beneficial if the long guns did not have serial numbers, but nearly all long guns have been required to have serial numbers since 1968. I would love to see Canadian manufacturers stop putting serial numbers on long guns, but it seems very unlikely, as they are requred to be sold in the United States, which is about 80% of the market.

The big advantage of not haveing serial numbers is, as said in the article, the prevention of a registry. No serial numbers, no registry. As the registry has proved to be an enormous waste of resources, and virtually no violent crimes have been solved with the registry, this would be a very good thing.

[Squawk 8888]

Canada Ping!

[Paladin2]

Who knew?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Firearms_manufacturers_in_Canada

[Gertie]

Without a serial number, a stolen gun could not be found, nor could it be insured.

[M1903A1]

From the comments of a couple of ex-Canadian troops now in the states, I get the impression quite a few C1A1s, Inglis Hi-Powers and other military toys “escaped” custody and are now ensconced in basements and attics all over Canada. :-D

[soupbone1]

How long before all guns will have a tracking device similar to cell phones that would triangulate your position.