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.
@9L6ZL3TConservative1yr1Y
If I want to buy a glock I should damn well be able to buy a glock ***** so no there shouldnt be any restrictions.
@9VWC5NZConservative6mos6MO
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.
@9V9R5P2Conservative7mos7MO
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.
@9TQD73XConservative7mos7MO
No only for thosae who are mentally ill and violent criminals, there should also be a stand your ground law
@9TMRHV8Conservative7mos7MO
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
@9TG78F7Conservative7mos7MO
Yes, require strict background checkz, psychological testing, and training but, thr government should pass a national "stand your ground" law.
@9MFRB3L11mos11MO
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.
@8PFDTKFConservative4yrs4Y
I believe that restrictions on guns should be far lower and we should lift several gun bans
@9VF6ZNQConservative6mos6MO
Family history check, mental health and substance use check and a necessity to go through an emotional intelligence coirse
@9V5LQH8Conservative7mos7MO
Yes although I believe more work should be put into preventing unregistered firearms from being smuggled across our border
@9T98NNNConservative7mos7MO
The individual must pass a mental health analysis. They should be a certain age as well, and younger individuals cannot
@9KM3HYPConservative1yr1Y
Restrict who can buy a gun, but dont ban them, also the gun show loophole was never a thing in canada.
@9JN3LGRConservative1yr1Y
No, people should be able to buy and own any gun they wish unless they are a criminal or are mentally ill
@9HT9NSYConservative1yr1Y
No, more resources should be allocated to federal, provincial, county, and city law enforcement to enforce the already existing laws, and Canada should implement some variation of Castle Doctrine
@9GYC866Conservative1yr1Y
no there should not be more restrictions but there should be a test back round check and yearly check ins on gun owners
@9GGZDY61yr1Y
no, but there should be more for violent or sexual criminals and the mentally ill but there should also be a national stand your ground law
@9G6BWXGConservative2yrs2Y
no, but guns should be aloud in public places loaded with ammo unless they are at a gun range, and ther should be high tickets if they break this law
@9FRK4RNConservative2yrs2Y
No but the government should create more safety and background check programs as well as mental health checks
@9FKMM2T2yrs2Y
Any violent felons should not be allowed to purchase a gun, and all who purchase a gun should need to present a firearm safety license at the time of purchase
@9FHB5XK2yrs2Y
if you are legal age to buy one and have no criminal chargers under a certain level then let them a buy a gun.
@9FGBYPB2yrs2Y
I think if they have a criminal record they shouldn’t.
@9F7WQT3Conservative2yrs2Y
God bless America and Donald Trump come lead are country Trump
@8SDX9RWConservative4yrs4Y
No, but make stricer lock up laws
@9BMDJJNConservative2yrs2Y
No because there's already enough lessons to own a firearm and the only legal gun types are shotguns and rifles
@96CX5Z3Conservative3yrs3Y
They should keep the buying the gun at the same level but lower the gun shooting wise
@964QPWVConservative3yrs3Y
No, and make gun access easier for all Canadian Citizens
@95MY8TF3yrs3Y
@952J6K53yrs3Y
Yes and no. Require strict background checks, psychological testing, and safety training. Don't ban semi-auto guns or pistols.
@8Z6SRCH3yrs3Y
I believe many of the recent changes to gun laws have been done for exclusively political reasons and only serve to take guns out of the hands of law abiding citizens. They do nothing to protect Canadians from gun violence nor do they prevent criminals from acquiring firearms. These laws should be repealed and the affected gun owners compensated for the unlawful seizure of their property
@8YVYX83Conservative3yrs3Y
You should he able to buy guns at Walmart
@8WQV464Conservative3yrs3Y
only add more for the people who have a criminal record with a gun violation
@8WCVWGPConservative4yrs4Y
Only if you have not commited any violent crimes ao any terrist or have any terrist connections
@8VV622DConservative4yrs4Y
Only hunting rifles and shot guns should be allowed
@8VNJ8B84yrs4Y
No, but yes for assault weapons such as AK's, AR's, etc. but not for rifles, and shotguns that are for hunting. The government should pass a "stand your ground" law, and have a self defense course on if the fact that somebody comes into your home, you know where exactly to shoot them, and have an ambulance called at either free of charge, or they pay for it. Make it harder for the felons, and mentally ill. And also increase the penalties for gun related crimes
@8VM6NRB4yrs4Y
lose restrictions on all weapons and bring in strong penalties for gun-related crimes and heavy restrictions for the mentally ill and criminals.
@Gabrielv24yrs4Y
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.
@8QCHD32Conservative4yrs4Y
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.
@8Q85WSS4yrs4Y
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.
@8Q8473VConservative4yrs4Y
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
@8Q5X7PCConservative4yrs4Y
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.
@8PLG2LLConservative4yrs4Y
No, but deny selling guns or any weapons to criminals, mentally ill people, as well as increase background checks and increase penalties for gun-related crimes.
@8PL79BCConservative4yrs4Y
No increase in the ease that someone can get a gun but there must be training and different tiers of firearm ownership with training for each tier and types of weapons. Any anti-material canon above 20mm's should be held on your property with approved security or be put in a public armoury managed by active and reserve military members.
@8PJZX4BConservative4yrs4Y
No only for assault weapons and criminals/ the mentally ill
@8PHYQTXConservative4yrs4Y
no we should be able to have a gun if you take a gun safety course if you want a gun for hunting or your own protection you should have one
@8NW4G8WConservative4yrs4Y
No but increase penalties fir hun related crimes and enact “stand your ground” law
@8JMPSQP4yrs4Y
No, allow open carry. But add a stricter background check and a good mental health check. And increase penalties for gun related crimes
@8HVT5FTConservative5yrs5Y
The system in place works perfect. The government needs to turn their focus to illigally imported guns, not law abiding Gun owners.
@8CM9FY3Conservative5yrs5Y
No, but increase penalties for gun related crimes, make it absolutely not for mentally ill or criminals.
@8CKHG4W5yrs5Y
Yes, if you have committed a domestic crime
@9CLLRNS2yrs2Y
Yes, I think it should be mandatory for everyone who buys a gun to go through training so that they don't injure themselves or others.
@9CBVH5CConservative2yrs2Y
No, keep the same system as it works fine, for the people who have committed any kind of violent crimes they are not allowed and the mentally unstable or people with cases of depression should also not be allowed to own guns.
@9C8VH5QConservative2yrs2Y
there should be a lot less
@9C7VHL9Conservative2yrs2Y
Currently, in Canada, the restrictions are going too far. Since we only get like a 5 round clip, if you ever get chased by a boar, which can soak up bullets, you're dead. I think that the restrictions should be a bit lower, at least for hunting and there should be a criminal check before you can own guns, but I think that they need to be substantially lowered for hunters.
@9C67CW5Conservative2yrs2Y
No, but implement a less severe version “stand your ground” law
@9BH5HGYConservative2yrs2Y
As long as a firearms license, and a background check is provided.
@99VVCCYConservative2yrs2Y
There should be a stand your ground law, Increased penalties for gun related crime and no guns for the mentally ill or convicted felons.
@9926JWTConservative2yrs2Y
We already have a very strict and rigorous system. However it could always be more strict and safe. I do not agree with banning guns of most types, but the acquisition of a firearms license and firearm could always be better.
@98VLNTJConservative2yrs2Y
decrease the restrictions
@98PKLFLConservative2yrs2Y
No with less restrictions
@98GB9LX2yrs2Y
Gun rights are natural rights and should not be taken
@98FLZJ7Conservative2yrs2Y
The wrong people will always gets guns undergound. The people that follow the rules are the ones that get penalized.
@97T4JZCConservative2yrs2Y
No, only for criminals and the mentally ill and require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training, and go after illegal smuggling of guns and illegal border crossings.
@975C74DConservative2yrs2Y
No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes and there but assault weapons should be more restricted. And some background checks.
@96SP7TZConservative2yrs2Y
No there should not be more restrictions on the purchasing of firearms there should be less restrictions.
@8SSH4FFConservative4yrs4Y
no just have a background check. If something comes up then you should place more restrictions but not everyone should have to go through them
@8SHNCN4Conservative4yrs4Y
No only for criminals and mentally ill but make it easier for most people to buy a gun
@8SFWP6SConservative4yrs4Y
I think people should have a gun licence for each category and ban all high capacity magazines to the public use and kept at gun ranges. Coming from a gun enthusiast all guns shouldn’t be banned but law enforcement should do more background on the person that may purchase the gun.
@8PWBNJ2Conservative4yrs4Y
No only for criminals n mentally ill, death penalty, pass a stand your ground law
@8PRN9D54yrs4Y
Do better background checks and ban assault weapons from terrorists, foreigners, convicted criminals, and the mentally ill. Also from being allowed to be purchased but you should be able to buy a gun for hunting and self defense.
@8VK97RM4yrs4Y
Ban all semi-automatic, automatic and assault weapons.
@8VDD89X4yrs4Y
No, gun laws in Canada are heavily flawed and unjust as they do not serve to protect Canadians but are a scapegoat to fool the public/voters. Unhelpful and/or useless laws passed on baseless claims and arguments should be repealed for a government to stay honest with the people it governs.
@8V544GGConservative4yrs4Y
Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples should not have to have their fire arms registered & they should be able to possess a firearm without a license. We should be able to buy guns and ammunition without a PAL.
@8V52L73Conservative4yrs4Y
No. Government should focus on illegal and smuggled firearms. Not punish legal gun owners.
@8THMJNG4yrs4Y
Get rid of the Trudeau governments useless hun laws
@8SZX386Conservative4yrs4Y
No, Canada should allow open carry
@8SWZMKG4yrs4Y
add more restrictions but allow use for hunting etc
@8SGSL7YConservative4yrs4Y
No, and the government should let us bear & carry firearms
@8SCGLMCConservative4yrs4Y
The government will never be able to get rid of firearms from criminals. Not everyone who owns a firearm uses it for bad use.
@8RVZKT3Conservative4yrs4Y
Every person who is in the process of purchasing a firearm should be trained and have multiple background checks done. The penalties for crimes committed with firearms should be raised. and the laws on crimes committed with firearms should have changes made.
@8RJB7QRConservative4yrs4Y
no, the laws in place before the ban was fine. making it more difficult for law abiding citizens to obtain guns is the same as just saying we sound make harder for young teens to get a g1 because of drunk drivers making it hard for car lovers and everyday people driver to and from work. i get people are sacred because they don't understand guns taking them and banning them doesn't stop criminals and wouldn't you want the same weapons as them or the police but only with lower capacity then both cops and criminals a government that doesn't want you to have guns but they have guns is a red flag
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