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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@9LFXWK51yr1Y
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.
@9M3F3N712mos12MO
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...
@B292M3P3mos3MO
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
@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.
@9VW72QG6mos6MO
Crack down on illegal firearms and allow concealed or open carry for permitted users with stand your ground law
@B4P248R1 day1D
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
@B4FKL3L2wks2W
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.
@B3LV7RR1mo1MO
No, increase penalty for gun-related crime and impose restrictions only for criminals and the mentally ill
@B367BY42mos2MO
no only for criminals and the mentally ill, increase the penalty for gun-related crime, and add a castle doctrine.
@B2QW7PJ2mos2MO
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.
@9TYP75W7mos7MO
No, they are taking guns away from the wrong people. The people that create harm with gun use illegal imported guns anyway.
@9SSPZP48mos8MO
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
@9RDS9RZ9mos9MO
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.
@9RBGJNJ9mos9MO
Yes, handguns should be banned, only hunting-oriented guns should be allowed, and only for those holding hunting licenses.
@9NMWPJK10mos10MO
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.
@8PFDTKFConservative4yrs4Y
I believe that restrictions on guns should be far lower and we should lift several gun bans
@8DJXV7R5yrs5Y
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.
@B25BWZ64mos4MO
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.
@9W9SXGV6mos6MO
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.
@9VVXF256mos6MO
Just restrict criminals and mentally ill people or people living with either from getting guns. Strict background checks too
@9VF6ZNQConservative6mos6MO
Family history check, mental health and substance use check and a necessity to go through an emotional intelligence coirse
@9V7M3PQ7mos7MO
Restrictions should be based on the kind of weapon, the history of the person who wants to buy it, and the intended use
@9V5LQH8Conservative7mos7MO
Yes although I believe more work should be put into preventing unregistered firearms from being smuggled across our border
@9T42CXP7mos7MO
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
@9KKT7PV1yr1Y
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
@9K5QKX81yr1Y
no infact they shoud allow more guns to be purchased in canada including handgunsas well as looser restrictions on these firearms
@9HV5QFW1yr1Y
No. Any citizen or permanent resident who hasn't been convicted of an indictable offence or involuntarily committed should be allowed to buy, possess, and carry firearms for sport shooting, hunting, or self-defence. A national "stand your ground" law should be passed.
@9GR4HSC1yr1Y
I think that there should be a deep mental test when buying guns so that the crazies don't shoot people.
@9F98QST2yrs2Y
Only for criminals and people with a mental illness and ban all assault rifles
@9F84JWN2yrs2Y
just like run psychological exams or something
@9F37DQB2yrs2Y
No, there should be legislation to promote self-defense for store owners and individuals, but with harsher penalties for misconduct.
@96DWQ753yrs3Y
No, I think Canada is great and one of the best of restrictions of gun violence
@969Q7SK3yrs3Y
Yes, but close the gun show loophole and undergo strict background checks, psychological testing, and training.
@9696BZT3yrs3Y
the current regulatoins are enough
@95HS9GSNew Democratic3yrs3Y
All weapons should be legalized similar to the United States’ second amendment. However anyone ages 18 and older must be cleared as mentally aware and stable enough to bare arms
@95BTMTY3yrs3Y
remove the use of guns all together
No, there are plenty already. However, illegal weapons, specifically coming from the US border, should be enforced better.
@9548BF83yrs3Y
This is us framing and info and the quiz is about canada.
@952J6K53yrs3Y
Yes and no. Require strict background checks, psychological testing, and safety training. Don't ban semi-auto guns or pistols.
@94VP9NS3yrs3Y
Reduce restrictions on law abiding owners, and target gun smugglers who are the primary source of gun crime in Canada.
@9368W6D3yrs3Y
No, but increase penalties for gun crime and dramatically increase border enforcement to stop gun smuggling
@8ZM4Q6D3yrs3Y
No for criminals or the mentally ill, depending on the evaluation of said individual. There should be a lower threshold as to what is considered an assault weapon, especially in circumstances of self defense from criminals with illegally owned firearms and the evidence supporting a self defense case. I believe it is better to have less harmful firearm in extreme cases that allow self defense to save one's life.
it doesnt make a difference to me
@8ZJW25S3yrs3Y
gun laws are too strict in canada
No, the system they have now is fine
@8Z82ZM23yrs3Y
Believe in gun regulation, so a few above would apply (gun shows, loopholes, ban on assault rifles), but not all. Understand where long guns or a essential part of rural livelihood, necessity, as well as recreational activity--- hunting, etc.
@8YVYX83Conservative3yrs3Y
You should he able to buy guns at Walmart
@8XV5FQH3yrs3Y
Only people who have got a background check by the police and have a got approved from the police to buy a gun.
@8XQKJJR3yrs3Y
Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training. But an introduction of the “stand your ground” law should be introduced.
@8X7R78P3yrs3Y
there should be much less
@8WM56DP4yrs4Y
yes but only if they have a some what bad crimal record or mental health issues
@8W667TT4yrs4Y
As a family who owns multiple weapons, 2 of our handguns were taken by the government with a 25% refund for what we purchased it for. I do agree with the banning of full auto rifles or SBR's/ Short barrelled rifles as those weapons are most used in school shootings. I believe you need all paperwork at all time with the weapon.
@8W4WC9W4yrs4Y
owning a gun should be a human right
@8VVB4W84yrs4Y
If you can back flip yes
@8VPTZ6G4yrs4Y
Instead of fund policy’s that ban or restrict guns I believe we should fund mental health services to help people in need before they commit atrocities.
@8VNSBGD4yrs4Y
No. Texas has an open carry rule. They have some of the least fun crimes. If walk in a bank and see 3 people with guns, you probably won't rob the bank. You probably won't hurt someone. Have an open carry rule. It is the users fault not the guns.
@8VN56M64yrs4Y
Not applicable to my situation
@8VMT67T4yrs4Y
I'm good with the current restrictions.
Only if they have bad intentions with using the gun/weapon
@8VLRYJR4yrs4Y
No, that being said we need more support for mental health.
@8TVFW3Q4yrs4Y
Just go after the illegal use of guns throw the book at a gun offense crime leave at Law Abiding Citizen alone
@8TVCWD64yrs4Y
No, but the entire system should be overhauled and streamlined without the involvement of the RCMP
@8TTCZCY4yrs4Y
No, we do a good job with gun control overall.
@8QWCKK74yrs4Y
It really depends on a certain situation
@8QW8BGR4yrs4Y
Yes because it can be dangerous for anyone who is in possession of a gun.
@8QT6HVP4yrs4Y
Only for criminals and the mentally ill. And there should be a national “stand your ground” law
@8QCTT5V4yrs4Y
Ban guns only military and police
@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
@8PMPNS54yrs4Y
no, guns for everyone!!! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
@8PJZX4BConservative4yrs4Y
No only for assault weapons and criminals/ the mentally ill
@8NWW9PZ4yrs4Y
Anything other than guns for the purpose of hunting need to be banned.
@8NWVGZF4yrs4Y
There should be no government restrictions on purchasing anything. That is not the purpose of government.
@8NWG3QM4yrs4Y
We should have kept the stance of the Magna Carta and the British North America Act of property rights and rights to self defense
@8NW84PR4yrs4Y
No, and many current gun laws should be repealed as they have no effect on poor choices by people of ill intent.
@8NW4G8WConservative4yrs4Y
No but increase penalties fir hun related crimes and enact “stand your ground” law
@8L7PYQ34yrs4Y
@8JMPSQP4yrs4Y
No, allow open carry. But add a stricter background check and a good mental health check. And increase penalties for gun related crimes
@8HZKRVR5yrs5Y
No, Canada already had a good program in place before the Trudeau Government came in to office.
Pass an in class gun course written and practical.
Pass a back ground check done by the chief of firearms.
And be required to show a valid pal upon purchase of firearms and ammunition.
Not all guns are for war and not all people use them to harm or injure anybody or belongings.
@8HVT5FTConservative5yrs5Y
The system in place works perfect. The government needs to turn their focus to illigally imported guns, not law abiding Gun owners.
@8F88SR65yrs5Y
As a gun Owner, I think the current gun laws are sufficient.
@8DYTXJM5yrs5Y
No, and remove the restrictions on certain firearms by name.
@8CCZXDP5yrs5Y
Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training. Also, please legalize low-risk self defense weapons (such as pepper spray!!). Seriously. Women, BIPOC folks, and LGBTQ2+ folks are scared and are being attacked and cannot adequately protect ourselves within the boundary of the law. Obviously pepper spray is nothing compared to a gun, but to a big white dude chasing us and threatening our lives it's a start for sure.
@9CQ8CWT2yrs2Y
No, Increase penalties for commiting violent gun crimes and pass a national "stand your groun" law
@9BVGWZL2yrs2Y
Regardless, there should be stricter background checks but lighter restrictions on types of guns purchasable
@99PTH5P2yrs2Y
No I believe guns should be legal to open and close carry
@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.
@98GWLF32yrs2Y
No, but increase funding for mental health and other social support programs.
@97TFF9D2yrs2Y
Less restrictions on restricted firearms due to due to stats extremely low crime rate with legal firearms ownership
@9787V572yrs2Y
Yes but in today's world people need to protect themselves from robbers breaking into houses
@95J3KLY3yrs3Y
yes but gun oners can keep them
@93KJD863yrs3Y
No but increase the penalties for gun related crimes. And I'm going to look into this stand your ground lawn more I think I like it.
@maddypaigem4yrs4Y
Yes, ban all guns that cannot be used for hunting.
Guns for hunting should be allowed with a permit and an evaluation before getting the permit. These guns should be locked up in a gun safe at all times until you use them for hunting.
@8VHL9LS4yrs4Y
More background checks, and more freedom for the outdoor and back country lovers.
@8VGT4GM4yrs4Y
Yes, only for assault weapons and government should pass a national "stand your ground" law
@8V53J384yrs4Y
Keep current restriction levels
@8V4M9G44yrs4Y
The government is wildly incompetent and it gets worse as it grows. They lose more firearms than the population.
@Steeviemac4yrs4Y
No, but criminals should be prohibited from owning firearms for ten years after the expiry of their sentence.
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