The 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings caused several states and cities to pass strict gun control measures. In response, state lawmakers in gun friendly states in the South and West passed bills that would strengthen Stand Your Ground laws and allow weapons in most public places. In 2014, 21 states passed laws that expanded the rights of gun owners allowing them to possess firearms in churches, bars, schools and college campuses. The federal government has not passed any gun control measures since the 1994 Brady Bill and 42 states now allow the possession of assault rifles. In the U.S. two-thirds of all gun deaths are suicides and in 2010 there were 19,000 firearm suicides and 11,000 firearm homicides.
@9HPP3TR5mos5MO
I feel with the current restrictions it really affects peoples culture like Hunting. Me personally I think that they should ban weapons for Criminals and people who had mental health issues as well as add a "stand your ground law" as everyone should have the right to defend their homes, families and themselves especially in high crime areas.
@9CBTBW311mos11MO
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.
@8VRZQT4New Democratic3yrs3Y
Limiting purchasing further is not going to reduce gun violence, if guns can still be illegally brought across the border.
@9LNL99N4wks4W
I think guns should be harder to buy in some ways such as stronger background checks, but anyone should have the right to own a gun if they have a strong background check!
@9M3F3N72wks2W
We already have strict background checks and have had for a long time. Not everyone should be able to own a gun. Only properly trained and licensed. It is a privilege, not a right
@9LFXWK51mo1MO
Every person should be able to privately own any firearm of any kind for their own protection and recreation. The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good duy with a gun.
@9M3F3N72wks2W
We already know this statement to be false, by looking at our southern neighbours. Training, licensing, and for certain guns registration are a must. Our gun laws work well as is, minus the latest bans and handgun freezes... that should be rolled back...
@8R2YKWD3yrs3Y
We simply don't need handguns or assault rifles. Only allow shotguns and hunting rifles for hunting.
@9M3F3N72wks2W
Banning these various firearms do nothing to prevent crime, as legal owners of these guns have regular background checks, training, licensing already in place and are not being used in gun crimes.
@8HWB3JJ4yrs4Y
Government should provide pass nation "stand your ground"law and restrict from public use
@9MFRB3L2 days2D
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.
@9M4Y3KD2wks2W
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
@9M2NVQB2wks2W
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
@8QWCKK73yrs3Y
It really depends on a certain situation
@8QWBF7K3yrs3Y
Yes. background checks, psych testing, and training should be required and only certain guns should be available to the public
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@8QW8BGR3yrs3Y
Yes because it can be dangerous for anyone who is in possession of a gun.
@8QT6HVP3yrs3Y
Only for criminals and the mentally ill. And there should be a national “stand your ground” law
guns should be hot pink with Powerpuff girl stickers to reduce sales
@8QRRHVG3yrs3Y
Use for purposes only to hunt for food otherwise keep it in the gun cabinet at all times so that they are not a harm to anyone around you.
@8QRGDBH3yrs3Y
this question is irrelevant to me
@8QP4D8F3yrs3Y
No, the government should do more to stop illegal guns from coming over the border.
@8QNNZ8D3yrs3Y
Guns should be banned for everyone except polices and professionals.
@Gabrielv23yrs3Y
No but, people who buy firearms should have a proper license, and be walked trough gun safety course and training before being able to purchase it.
@8QCTT5V3yrs3Y
Ban guns only military and police
@8QCHD32Conservative3yrs3Y
Person must be a model citizen go through a lengthy training and certification process and be limited to 4 guns. No criminal record. Satisfactory intelligence, mentally fit and other such qualifications.
No, guns should be accessible for self-defense in Canada
@Matt117589Green3yrs3Y
Ban handguns, unless used in shooting competitions. 5 bullet magazine capacity for all firearms, and a complete ban on fully automatic weapons. Any modifications to be upheld by prison time
@8Q85WSS3yrs3Y
No, but increase punishment for gun related crimes. Stricter laws for those with prior or current convictions as well as the mentally ill. As well as "stand you ground" laws should be inacted with very tight guidelines on how and when it's appropriate.
@8Q8473VConservative3yrs3Y
Canadian gun owners are already the most vetted in the world. Our gun laws are strictly enough No, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law
@8Q7NQF93yrs3Y
No, the current system is sufficient and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law. The gun crime should be dealt with at the border as it is near always illegally owned firearms committing crimes.
@8Q5X7PCConservative3yrs3Y
I believe that Canadians should have the same gun rights as Americans but we should add a mental health check when applying for a license and every four years after getting a license.
@8Q2LK8P3yrs3Y
Yes, and allow municipalities to ban handguns
@8Q2HQLD3yrs3Y
Not at all. I believe banning guns is the stupidest thing ever and you should instead pay attention to the borders because that's where all the illegal weapons are coming in. Further more almost every single crime committed by a gun is from an illegal weapon, banning/punishing people followin the rules is twisted and the easy was out.
@8PYQV8K3yrs3Y
No, this country already has strong gun control measures in place, and they could use some simplification.
@8PYFGKY3yrs3Y
no and there should be less restrictions.
@8PXNJFM3yrs3Y
Guns should only be available for use at designated supervised facilities such as a gun range.
@8PWLS2W3yrs3Y
We should keep the use of guns for hunters, police officers etc… AR-15 and some handguns should be banned from the public
@8PVZ57D3yrs3Y
Yes because If we ease it we will become more Like the united states and have out of control gun violence
@8PSDLFZ3yrs3Y
I agree with a few of what's listed so I can't choose only one. Pretty much everything from "No, only for assault weapons", to "No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes"
@8PS7N6Z3yrs3Y
No I'm happy with the current system
@9LX2BF92wks2W
Yes, high requirements with much more freedom afterwards. As long as everyone is trained properly and checked, you should be able to own even military level equipment if you so choose.
@9L6ZL3TConservative2mos2MO
If I want to buy a glock I should damn well be able to buy a glock ***** so no there shouldnt be any restrictions.
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