Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

Limiting purchasing further is not going to reduce gun violence, if guns can still be illegally brought across the border.

If I want to buy a glock I should damn well be able to buy a glock ***** so no there shouldnt be any restrictions.

keep it how it is

No, restrictions on purchasing do nothing but affect responsible gun owners, increase penalties for irresponsible use and ownership and maintain checkups on those licensed to ensure compliance.

Less restrictions with strict background checks, psychological testing and training. Increase penalties for gun related crimes.

Keep the system we had pre-handgun ban. Anyone who's connected with organized crime should not be allowed to own/process firearms. Anyone who's been institutionalized require specialized checks to see if they're able to own a firearms

Agree on background checks / psychological testing / training, but also recommend un-banning weapons as long as all checks were passed

If the person has a gun license and has an evaluation, then they should be able to purchase a gun, but otherwise, nobody should carry a gun around in public unless they are in the police force.

Engaged Gun Control

Yes, ban all guns from public use except for single shot or bolt action hunting rifles for the use in the northern regions as self defense against wildlife and by indigenous communities for hunting and ceremonial purposes. Along with that, we would make the screening and training far more extensive with mental background checks every three to five years with required test to retain said firearm.

Hunting rifles rarely are used to kill people so I am neutral on that. However handguns are involved in most murders in Canada so there should be very very strict background checks or an outright ban.

No, and they need to reduce the amount of restrictions on guns. The way gun laws are going are penalizing hunters/farmers more then criminals.

Crack down on illegal firearms and allow concealed or open carry for permitted users with stand your ground law

I don’t think we should be as restricted when it comes to people purchasing weapons. Because since we have had strict regulations, we have seen a spike in crime rates with weapons. Some people take advantage of the current system where they think they are stronger due to them having illegal guns. I think we should get illegal guns off the street and legalize guns because that way, when people use guns in a harmful way, they could be punished accordingly.

For the USA Yes, increase penalties for gun-related crimes, and require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training.

for past violent criminals and they should pass a "stand your ground" law, which would decrease the amount of break ins and trespassing.

No. Legal gun owners should face no penalties while we should be controlling of the flow of guns through the Canadian-American border.

No, it's good how it is now

these questions are kind of hard to answer considering that it doesn’t mention the process now and that it’s just a yes or no question so I don’t know

Te government should continue to ban assault and automatic weapons but relax regulations on collectors and historical show pieces

They need to do some type of background check or make the age at which a gun can be purchased higher. Guns need more rules in buying and safety. Maybe even a rule to not be allowed to purchase a gun without proper firearm of guns safety.

mentally ill people and criminals should not have guns, people with assault with a weapon should not either, but most people d have guns , for safety, and for hunting.

their shouldent be more restrictions only for criminals because criminals can be more deadly with weapons

no, however background checks and psychological tests should be mandatory. also the government should pass a national stand your ground law.

If a person has a gun license and uses it properly then there's no issue so no it shouldn't be banned.

Legal gun owners should continue to own guns. Government needs to focus on the illegal guns being smuggled into the country

The government can ban guns outright and it still would not solve the problem. Responsible gun owners are not the ones causing the crimes related to guns, there needs to be more attention paid to the selling and purchasing of illegal weapons in the country

Canada already has some of the most strict firearm laws. legal firearm owners also have their name run thru an RCMP data base every 24 hours. Legal firearm owners are some of the most upstanding citizens Canada has.

Criminals and mental ill should not be permitted a fire arms license. Also there should be a ban on assault weapons not hunting guns

No, only for criminals and mentally ill, and assault weapons that are fully automatic should not be available for purchase by civilians

No if we only properly enforced the current laws and addressed illegal guns we would be golden. Our current processes are quite restrictive already

The current restrictions are sufficient. More effort should be made to prevent illegal guns from, the USA from entering Canada.

Implement a complete background check and mental illness/health check, making a 2 week long wait period for the gun to be processed and handed over to the new owner.

Keep as is, however we need to fortify our border against American weapons. All of our illegal or criminal weapons come from the USA same with the cartels in mexico - those are american weapons.

No. Our current firearms laws make no sense and they should be completely worked over to be less restrictive. The current system does a good job for firearms safety but then goes and arbitrarily bans thousands of models. The people who designed these laws have no idea how firearms work outside of what they see in hollywood action movies.

I think Canadians who want a gun licence should be allowed to, and maybe retake a test between 2-3 months of purchasing the weapon.

No, increase penalty for gun-related crime and impose restrictions only for criminals and the mentally ill

Gun violence is usually not with people purchasing legally. They’re stolen or entering the country illegally. The regulations will not affect that

in my opinion from statistics and overall crime rates making guns illegal made it more unsafe in the country. With basic and good moderation we should allow guns to be legal again.

Canada'sa existing gun laws are working pretty well. We already have waiting periods, licensing and background /mental health checks. we have a low level of gun violence. they should continue to be supported.

No, the current restrictions are fine. Guns should be allowed for hunting but there is no need to have a gun on your person in daily life.

Conduct mental health evaluation every 5 years to determine whether the holder is mentally competent, and harsher punishment for offenders, and police funding to reduce smuggled weapons

I feel as if we should lessen the restrictions but the mentally ill and criminals shouldn't be allowed to purchase a gun and the penalties and charges with firearms should be worse

no only for criminals and the mentally ill, increase the penalty for gun-related crime, and add a castle doctrine.

Don't take guns away from responsible owners, but thorough background checks and training should be mandatory, violent offenders should have lifetime bans on gun ownership and gun violence should be harshly punished.

I think the real issue is keeping guns out of the hands of people who are already acquiring them illegally

no, the only ones who should be able to own a restricted or prohibited firearm should be born in Canada and raised in Canada.

No, but training courses should be more intensive and include active firing drills, and concealed carry licenses should be permitted with even more intensive training certifications

People who own guns should have to pass rigorous checks, maintain a training schedule with them and have gun owners insurance. They are not dangerous in and of themselves and there are valid reasons to have them but not everyone can drive and not anyone should be able to just have one.

No, and we should implement castle law, can't carry guns in public but can defend our homes with lethal force.

There should be less, adding more doesn't help anything, it only harms those who buy them legally, people who actually use them for crime import them and acquire them illegally the last thing they will do is follow the law respectfully.

thanks to Trudeau we can't even have half the guns since of the restrictions were made. including if a home invasion happened we can't defend ourself's instead we would have to wait for police that have the guns to do so, but they might be too late before they arrive.

Not only should most restrictions be removed, the government should pass a "stand your ground" law, remove restrictions on firearms able to be owned by civilians, and make it a Charter of Rights violation for any government body to remove the people's arms at any time for any non crime related reason.

The current level of restrictions are fine, preventing the flow of illegal guns in from the US is more important

NO, and the current process should be shredded and redone BY those with a brain. Hunters, Gun Trainers, Those who practice, and live by common sense. There should be a gun committee that makes the regulations. Our government is punishing hunters and collectors. Regular everyday citizens that like target practice..

Yes, ban public gun use and you may only own a gun after obtaining a required licence obtained through extensive tests and training

No, if my enemies are armed, I'd like to have the option to be armed too. My enemies could be a bear, or maybe a police officer or military personnel having a bad day.

I feel we just need to be more cautious on who we are allowing to enter our buildings and the gun should be contained in your home or car and you must have a license for it

No, they are taking guns away from the wrong people. The people that create harm with gun use illegal imported guns anyway.

I think there should be a backround check for any criminal activities or anything that involves the person doing something bad with a gun, and a psychological test should be instigated.

no but only proper guns should be sold to the right people with a licsence and a safe place for the gun

No only for thosae who are mentally ill and violent criminals, there should also be a stand your ground law

gun use and purchase does not need to be strictly forbidden but it might be a good idea to add more restrictions or background checks when selling one. Guns and self defense weapons are still an essential in your home but should have more restrictions

There should be mental health tests, safety test(liscence) and insurance on every single gun, at least 2x a year

there should have to be a test you take 1 week prior to purchasing a gun that studies your mental stability, they should also run background searches.

Yes, require strict background checkz, psychological testing, and training but, thr government should pass a national "stand your ground" law.

no but the governament should make it more difficult for criminals the mentally ill and immigrants to aquire firearms and they should increase the penalty for gun crimes along with implementing a stand your ground law

There should be relaxed gun laws on carrying rights, however the restrictions on acquiring a hand gun, and banning assault weapons should stay the same.

No. There are regulations in place. People who have guns and are responsible follow the rules. If a criminal wants a gun they’ll find one or make one. We have strict laws. And that is okay the ones who should have guns will follow the law. The ones who shouldn’t have them will unfortunately find them illegally

No, but there ought to be stricter requirements for the storing of firearms. Further, penalties ought to be introduced to prevent people who've lost of had firearms stolen from acquiring replacements.

There should be a stand your ground law in your own home but not necessarily in public. Those convicted of crimes, the mentally ill and those who have shown they are not responsible with their firearms should lose their right to gun ownership. Assault weapons should only be obtainable if it is reasonably believed that Canada may be invaded by another nation.

No, however a separate organization from RCMP that can review the policy in consultation with relevant interest

This was supposed to be a Canadian quiz. Why are the references about US incidents? I believe that our gun purchasing laws are sufficient. It is the illegal purchasing that needs to be policed better. Stopping illegal weapons entering the country would be a better starting point.

Yes, handguns should be banned, only hunting-oriented guns should be allowed, and only for those holding hunting licenses.

I think background checks and psychological testing is great, but I think gun related crimes should have a much greater penalty.
Immediate deportation if a gun related crime is committed by an immigrant, heavier jail time for citizens, and much heavier jail time if that gun isn’t registered. The penalty for using a gun on someone should be something to be feared.

Yes, I think all guns should be banned for the public, except for the jobs that require it, such as police officers and military professional, because honestly, guns have only caused more bad than it has ever caused good, and that is especially clear in places such as the US, where it is very legalized.

Increase screening process for responsible owners. Fund safety and training courses. And make gun related crimes a lot more serious

No, but yes if with added restrictions concealed and open carry are discussed, and stand your ground laws are passed.

The current process is already fairly rigid and quite effective. I don’t agree with spending more tax dollars to focus on law abiding citizens. Do something about the border and gang activity. Put the tax dollar focus where it could actually make a difference rather than being used as a tool to make a politician look good to citizens who are uneducated on guns and gun law.

The requirements to purchase a firearm are fine as is. Maybe lifting the restrictions on firearms would be a good idea

No, but only for criminals, the mentally ill, for assault weapons. Also, increase the penalties for gun-related crimes (no matter the age).

No, only for convicted criminals and the mentally ill. Also increase penalties for gun-related crimes, and the government should pass a national "stand your ground" law. The PAL system should be abolished and concealed carry of handguns should be legalized.

Yes, but gun laws in Canada should be reformed so that having a gun at home for self defense is allowed

Expand self defence law and allow the carrying of weapons for personal safety but ban concealed carry and introduce strict background check and psych test law.

Guns are for self-defense, people should have to go through training to get a license for one but should still be able to get one. Criminals and mentally ill people should not be able to get them.

guns should only be used in gun ranges or for hunting not in any type of public area or be accessible to the public you should have the proper license and documents to purchase a fire-arms

I think no because real criminals have no problem getting illegal guns nowadays so they can kill and home invade this is why I think we should have castle laws like the US

No, but if the person purchasing a gun has a criminal record, yes

guns shouldnt be for self defense only for police military or for hunting

I don’t believe that people who want to kill will get a gun legally anyways. Why spend money on something government can’t control. Gun stores already do follow the law.

doesnt matter. PEople will still find a way to have a gun, legal or not

No, instead the government should focus their effort on eliminating the illegal gun trade.