Vancouver city staff are recommending a ban on gun-shaped lighters after 162 police calls in 2024—over half classified as “priority weapons calls” that prompted heavily armed responses. The proposed bylaw would impose a $1,000 fine on violators and defines the lighters as flame-producing devices that resemble firearms, including torch-style models. Staff are also urging the province to consider a B.C.-wide ban to boost public safety and reduce their circulation.
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