Manitoba Enforces Stricter Regulations on Machete Sales

New rules require retailers to restrict access, verify buyer ID, and maintain sales records for two years.

Manitoba's new regulations on machete and long-bladed weapon sales took effect on December 31, 2024.
Retailers must store these items securely, preventing customer access without assistance.
Sales are restricted to adults with valid photo identification, and businesses must keep sales records for two years.
Exemptions to the law include tools like hedge trimmers, pruning shears, and saws.
The legislation follows a series of violent incidents in Winnipeg involving machetes and knives.