Overview

• 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.