The federal government says it will begin a buyback of assault-style firearms from individual owners with a pilot project in Nova Scotia.

The pilot will be open to eligible firearm owners in select areas of Cape Breton to ensure it runs smoothly before it’s launched across the country.

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Eligible firearms owners can access a web portal starting Oct. 1 to file a declaration of interest.

Since May 2020, Ottawa has outlawed approximately 2,500 types of guns on the basis they belong on the battlefield, not in the hands

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