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Thousands protest Quebec’s participation in federal gun buyback
(www.ctvnews.ca)
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The vast majority of the banned firearms are outdated for modern warfare.
They banned large game hunting rifles that cost over 50,000$ because of a muzzle energy rule they enact.
Dude... Those are elephant guns. Also they are highly ineffective beyond 50-100 meters and cannot be used to damage materiel. Some are literally 19th century designs in both the gun and the cartridge.
Then you’re part way to understanding the joke :)