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.
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@9HPP3TR1yr1Y
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.
@9LFXWK510mos10MO
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.
@9M3F3N79mos9MO
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...
@9LNL99N10mos10MO
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!
@9M3F3N79mos9MO
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
@8VRZQT4New Democratic3yrs3Y
Limiting purchasing further is not going to reduce gun violence, if guns can still be illegally brought across the border.
@9L6ZL3TConservative10mos10MO
If I want to buy a glock I should damn well be able to buy a glock ***** so no there shouldnt be any restrictions.
@9CBTBW32yrs2Y
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.
@B2CCVB43wks3W
for past violent criminals and they should pass a "stand your ground" law, which would decrease the amount of break ins and trespassing.
@B29GNSLNew Democratic3wks3W
Agree on background checks / psychological testing / training, but also recommend un-banning weapons as long as all checks were passed
@B293PLF4wks4W
Less restrictions with strict background checks, psychological testing and training. Increase penalties for gun related crimes.
@B292M3P4wks4W
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
@B25ZC281mo1MO
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.
@9ZPX6982mos2MO
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.
@nt24213mos3MO
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.
@9VWC5NZConservative4mos4MO
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.
@9VW72QG4mos4MO
Crack down on illegal firearms and allow concealed or open carry for permitted users with stand your ground law
@9V9R5P2Conservative4mos4MO
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.
@9V798RX4mos4MO
For the USA Yes, increase penalties for gun-related crimes, and require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training.
@8R2YKWD4yrs4Y
We simply don't need handguns or assault rifles. Only allow shotguns and hunting rifles for hunting.
@9M3F3N79mos9MO
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.
@9KY877511mos11MO
No. Legal gun owners should face no penalties while we should be controlling of the flow of guns through the Canadian-American border.
@8F2KYGZ4yrs4Y
No, it's good how it is now
@B2L5VZSConservative4 days4D
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.
@B2HK6DV1wk1W
The current level of restrictions are fine, preventing the flow of illegal guns in from the US is more important
@B2H27FG2wks2W
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..
@B2DQSLR 2wks2W
Yes, ban public gun use and you may only own a gun after obtaining a required licence obtained through extensive tests and training
@B2DQ5HF2wks2W
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.
@9TZ3TNG4mos4MO
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
@9TYP75W4mos4MO
No, they are taking guns away from the wrong people. The people that create harm with gun use illegal imported guns anyway.
@9TYMGRVIndependent4mos4MO
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.
@9TT5LZ54mos4MO
no but only proper guns should be sold to the right people with a licsence and a safe place for the gun
@9TQD73XConservative4mos4MO
No only for thosae who are mentally ill and violent criminals, there should also be a stand your ground law
@9TMRHV8Conservative5mos5MO
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
@9TLF4ZN5mos5MO
There should be mental health tests, safety test(liscence) and insurance on every single gun, at least 2x a year
@9THJ79M5mos5MO
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.
@9TG78F7Conservative5mos5MO
Yes, require strict background checkz, psychological testing, and training but, thr government should pass a national "stand your ground" law.
@9T9Y95Z5mos5MO
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
@9T3T4F75mos5MO
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.
@9SSPZP45mos5MO
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
@9RPPNG76mos6MO
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.
@9RDS9RZ6mos6MO
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.
@9RCTFJ2New Democratic6mos6MO
No, however a separate organization from RCMP that can review the policy in consultation with relevant interest
@9RCBSYB6mos6MO
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.
@9RBGJNJ6mos6MO
Yes, handguns should be banned, only hunting-oriented guns should be allowed, and only for those holding hunting licenses.
@9QZVT447mos7MO
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.
@9QQVM6K7mos7MO
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.
@9PWN4M97mos7MO
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.
@9NMWPJK8mos8MO
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.
@9N66KW58mos8MO
The requirements to purchase a firearm are fine as is. Maybe lifting the restrictions on firearms would be a good idea
@9N227WH8mos8MO
No, but only for criminals, the mentally ill, for assault weapons. Also, increase the penalties for gun-related crimes (no matter the age).
@9MKYKGX9mos9MO
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.
@9MKYHZ79mos9MO
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.
@9MFRB3L9mos9MO
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.
@9M4Y3KD9mos9MO
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
@9M2NVQB9mos9MO
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
@9F6YRJ81yr1Y
No, but if the person purchasing a gun has a criminal record, yes
@8Y8RTJC3yrs3Y
guns shouldnt be for self defense only for police military or for hunting
@8VK33KS3yrs3Y
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.
@8VHG65B3yrs3Y
doesnt matter. PEople will still find a way to have a gun, legal or not
@8VGQQ2M3yrs3Y
No, instead the government should focus their effort on eliminating the illegal gun trade.
@8PFDTKFConservative4yrs4Y
I believe that restrictions on guns should be far lower and we should lift several gun bans
@8MS74JB4yrs4Y
Yes, only allow guns for hunting, but make the background checks more strict.
@8HC8S594yrs4Y
More restriction? GUNS must be banned.
@8DJXV7R4yrs4Y
Canada should unban all weapons, you should only need an ID to purchase firearm, and we should allow self defence both inside and outside the home.
@965DR5M2yrs2Y
i think it is good how it is
@B25BWZ61mo1MO
Canadians should have the right to protect themselves and their property with firearms. Firearms should be a right to prevent tyranny of government. Regular schooling for gun use should be available privately.
@B22Q2FB2mos2MO
Guns are for hunting or self defence, that’s all. Owning. A gun would have to come with a legal agreement to use it for only hunting or self defence
@9ZZKZXPConservative2mos2MO
please let me buy hand guns again they are soo cool and i love shooting them i love them soo much and they are helpfull for defending your home.
@9ZKHTN23mos3MO
NO! the goverment shouldn’t need to know how meny or what kind of guns you have there should be lisonsing to be abel to by a hunting riffel and semie Otto and more for atomatic and pistols
@9YKKLG53mos3MO
Keep the current process, but refine classes for gun licencing to be specific to the type of firearm being licenced. This would ensure proper screening, safety protocol, and education are passed for every kind of gun being licenced.
@9YBBS3W3mos3MO
No there should be less gun restrictions because it only punishes responsible gun owners the only restrictions should be no guns whatsoever for the mentally ill and criminals and there should be an increase penalties for gun-related crimes.
@9W9SXGV3mos3MO
No assault weapons No, only for criminals and the mentally ill increase penalties for gun-related crimes Yhe government should pass a national “stand your ground” law on your owned property.
@9VVXF254mos4MO
Just restrict criminals and mentally ill people or people living with either from getting guns. Strict background checks too
@9VJLT3Z4mos4MO
No, and there should be a repeal on owning handguns, and only people with criminal records should be barred from usual gun ownership.
@9VF6ZNQConservative4mos4MO
Family history check, mental health and substance use check and a necessity to go through an emotional intelligence coirse
@9V7M3PQ4mos4MO
Restrictions should be based on the kind of weapon, the history of the person who wants to buy it, and the intended use
@9V5LQH8Conservative4mos4MO
Yes although I believe more work should be put into preventing unregistered firearms from being smuggled across our border
@9V32ZCR4mos4MO
I think It should be made easier for the well minded and people who are checked to be properly using it, but never for anyone with a small flaw in the background checks or mental testing.
@9T98NNNConservative5mos5MO
The individual must pass a mental health analysis. They should be a certain age as well, and younger individuals cannot
@9T7P6SD5mos5MO
No, But the government should increase background checks and the fines or penalties for intentional gun related crime. Canada should focus on stopping illegal gun purchasing and enforce border checks for some illegal firearms that may get in that way. We should not be punishing hunters and other legal gun users for gun related crimes comitted by other people.
@9T42CXP5mos5MO
IF you were to buy a gun you would need to be required to take training lessons to ensure you are a worthy firarm owner and guns should be banned for convinced criminals of serious crime and unstable people
@9LX2BF99mos9MO
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.
@9L2SXDR10mos10MO
This should be tailored to what time of gun-related violence we see in the country, and maybe that should be by province. More individual crimes? Crack down on gun licencing checks. More organized crime? Go harder on punishment or funding special police organizations to cut off group crime lines of trade. I do not, however, think that we should scale back our current gun laws at all. They just need a tweak when and where necessary.
@9KNX3BB11mos11MO
Yes, we should require background checks, training, and psych tests, but we should allow any non-automatic firearms to be legal for those who pass the checks
@9KM3HYPConservative11mos11MO
Restrict who can buy a gun, but dont ban them, also the gun show loophole was never a thing in canada.
@9KKT7PV11mos11MO
in Canada for the time being I think we have a good middle ground i wouldn't be apposed to more but i dont thank it will really do much
@9K6M45411mos11MO
Guns should be free to use, but private selling can become an issue, and background checks can really help on a person.
@9K5QKX811mos11MO
no infact they shoud allow more guns to be purchased in canada including handgunsas well as looser restrictions on these firearms
@9JT265B12mos12MO
no, only for the criminals & mentally ill, increase penalties for gun - related crimes, & add a "stand your ground" law
@9JS2P7L12mos12MO
Yes while making sure loopholes are closed while taking heavy measures like strict background checks, psychological testing, and training.
@9JN3LGRConservative12mos12MO
No, people should be able to buy and own any gun they wish unless they are a criminal or are mentally ill
@9JJJ7GS1yr1Y
Yes. for the cities. The towns that are far away from cities can purchase guns provided registery and criminal check . Once passed, they can own guns for protection reasons
@9JC6BKV1yr1Y
There should be a divide on gun policy between cities and counties. It makes sense to own a gun where there are natural wildlife hazards that could endanger yourself or your property, however in cities gun ownership is almost exclusively a hazard to yourself and your neighbours.
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