@Daboss2o1Conservative 7mos7MO
sure i can see banning it if the person has a history of criminal incidents, but if it's a normal person who has gone through training we should allow more weapons.
@9G2J6667mos7MO
I think a train indivual should have gun control but somone history with violence with weapons really shouldnt
@9FY5RRD7mos7MO
Agree. Gun restrictions should be focused on background checks and making sure you give a permit to a qualified candidate
@9G32NHF7mos7MO
If you see a person walking down the street with a gun and you don't know if that person has gone through the proper training and you would still feel unsafe
A large amount of weapons on the street are stolen or sold on the black market. No amount of training will prevent this from occurring
@9FH8KMZ 8mos8MO
we can clearly compare gun crimes in USA with gun crimes in Canada. Gun buying rules in USA is very less and it is easy to buy gun.
@9FHJBT6 8mos8MO
Stricter gun control laws in Canada contribute to our country being safer and the government could do even more to prevent violent crime in Canada by also funding social programs in at-risk communities.
@9FGQ95GConservative8mos8MO
So many school shootings, and any shootings. Lives are being lost and threatened almost everyday because of gun violence.
@9FV6PWX7mos7MO
gun control only punsihes legal owners and not the illegal gun users who consist of the vast majority of crimes
@9FTWLZJ7mos7MO
My family loves to hunt for recreational purposes, and in very remote areas of Canada, a gun can be necessary for self defence.
@9FVVVR57mos7MO
people should be able to own guns in order to hunt for food and to protect themselves or ward off any intruders or animals. Guns should not be used against people, and they should never be used in that way.
@9GJ23R27mos7MO
people up north and in the bush use guns to get there food, so if they put as heavy restriction on them, those people may not be able to build guns for their food, i think people that don't know how to handle a gun shouldnt be allowed to use one. i think they should do a safety course before they sell a gun to see if the person should be allowed to handle a gun
@9H4MYZZ6mos6MO
There is a significant juxtaposition in gun violence statistics between countries with stricter restrictions and those with looser ones.
@9H37S5F6mos6MO
Gun crime death rates. In 2019, Canada saw 170 and the U.S. saw 13,001. That should tell you enough.
@9GPTQJDNew Democratic6mos6MO
Guns have created issues regardless of which province one lives in. Being tighter on control and who has accesss to these can only create more saftey.
@9FRK5MR8mos8MO
You can compare the gun rules of Canada to the USA. It's much easier to purchase a gun in the US which is why they have more
@9F7M3WJ8mos8MO
There are a lot of resources providing data about gun shots per year. If you feel interesting, you always can go to check.
@9FSX2DD7mos7MO
Criminals and bad people will always have access to restricted firearms, so banning hunting rifles and shotguns will only take the firearms out of the hands of the responsible owners.
@9FFM5Y58mos8MO
Mass shootings happen in numerous countries, however, they usually tend to happen in countries with less gun control laws, causing higher levels of gun owners due to the fact the gun control laws are so out of control. The Gun Violence Archive recorded over 600 mass shootings in the United States in 2020. Also, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime reports that the global average intentional homicide rate in 2019 was about 6.1 per 100,000 population. With more gun control laws, these numbers would most likely drop drastically.
@9FDKCN38mos8MO
The reason they should because if you think about the shootings that happen it not all of them are mentally ill or criminals. For example school shooting or shooting in general it mostly because of arguments or something like that.
@9H2FBNN6mos6MO
because theyre pose the same threat as a physco with a kitchen knife, except hunting is a real hobby where guns r required
@9H24DFZ6mos6MO
People kill people not guns, For example. When politicians attack guns they don’t have any acknowledgement about like the AR-15. It’s endangering people like my father who has it for self defence purposes and hunting, And before someone says you don’t need that 30 round mag to defend yourself. You do, and even if we could you can’t since there are strict magazine restrictions. Instead of attempting to ban more and more firearms, Ban mentally ill people from accessing these guns, Because at the end of the day. Banning a gun will just stop people from using and defending themselves with those guns, But a criminal wont suddenly think ‘ this gun is illegal I can’t use it ‘ before shooting up a school. They do not care, criminals Will always commit a crime because they do not care.
@9FS8WGS8mos8MO
People who need to hunt and survive on the wild game that they shoot and eat need guns. Guns are not made to shoot people and should not ever be used that way.
@9FH39G58mos8MO
If legal gun owners cannot have their guns anymore than when they are in a dangerous situation (eg. shooter, assault etc) they are defenceless and more people will get hurt because bad people will still buy or steal guns illegally.
@9FVFZJTConservative7mos7MO
more crimanals get there guns from smuggled guns from the states than gun stores and we should have the right to bear arms.
@9M22DWCConservative2wks2W
The amount of gun violence due to purchasing guns properly in Canada is very low. The reason for most gun violence is through illegal purchasing of guns, more should be done about the illegal people instead of the people who want to buy a gun to hunt or keep theyre home safe.
@9LXTXBN2wks2W
People who want to get guns to hurt people will find a way to get guns regardless of government regulation
@9LX8Q6D2wks2W
Self carry for anyone without any criminal record should be allowed safety to all our citizens and children
@9LVCFCF3wks3W
If I really wanted a gun for nefarious purposes I would find a way to get a gun. Super strict regulations only affect law abiding citizens.
@9LTS8SG3wks3W
Gun violence remains a significant public health and safety issue globally, with devastating consequences for individuals, families, and communities. In the United States, for example, firearms are a leading cause of death, with over 38,000 gun-related fatalities reported in 2019 alone. This includes homicides, suicides, and unintentional shootings. Stricter gun control measures, such as universal background checks, restrictions on high-capacity magazines, and red flag laws, have been shown to correlate with lower rates of gun violence and fatalities. By implementing sensible gun control policies, we can help prevent tragedies, save lives, and p
@9LQFYB73wks3W
just last year nearly 350 school shootings occurred in the US alone. maybe some of these were inevitable but many could have been prevented. Canada has a lot fewer cases in comparison and i hope it stays that way.
If you have to walk in fear of dying to someone with a gun that’s shows why guns shouldn’t be allowed.
Stricter gun control measures, supported by data and public opinion, have been shown to reduce gun violence, prevent mass shootings, and protect public safety without infringing on the rights of responsible gun owners. International comparisons highlight the effectiveness of such measures in countries with comprehensive firearm regulations.
@9JXF34Z3mos3MO
Each day 12 children die from gun violence in America. Another 32 are shot and injured.
Guns are the leading cause of death among American children and teens. 1 out of 10 gun deaths are age 19 or younger
in 2022, 34 students and adults died while more than 43,000 children were exposed to gunfire at school
There should be restrictions because nobody who isn’t in need of gun should have one and no one with malicious intent should be able to just buy one
@9GVK6XL6mos6MO
It could help our country in being safer and we won't have to worry about if children will be safe when going to school.
@9GTNSCS6mos6MO
Observing a real world example, The US has a higher crime rate percentage of crimes related to gun violence compared to Canada's crime rate due to its stricter Gun Laws. The US makes it very easy to purchase death-causing weapons, therefore having a higher crime rate related to gun violence which can be avoided by entirely banning the selling of guns commercially.
@9GSPHPS6mos6MO
Criminals will always find a way to get their hands on guns by making them, doing illegal purchases or just straight up making a gun themselves.
@9GNKHMZ6mos6MO
So many school shootings, and any shootings. Lives are being lost and threatened almost every day because of gun violence.
@9GM2H247mos7MO
Simply look south across our border to the USA. Their kids don't feel safe at school for a reason, it's not because they're afraid of strick gun laws. They live the consequences of loose gun restrictions.
@9GKRFR67mos7MO
People should not be allowed to use guns for anything other than hunting. They hold too much power to be something that you can just buy.
@9GHHJFF7mos7MO
If the use of gun is strictly prohibited, that can prevent many tragic events occurring like they do in the United States like their many monthly school shootings they have because of the lack of gun control
@9GGSFGV7mos7MO
Question them more see if they were in jail and for what if anyone is from jail and wanted a gun once they left jail there should be at least 15 years before they can get a gun again
@9GGCZP67mos7MO
If people don’t have guns, there’s no chance of them hurting anybody. If guns were illegal, nobody would ever be in danger gun damage.
@9GFTFYY7mos7MO
we can clearly compare gun crimes in USA with gun crimes in Canada. Gun buying rules in USA is very less and it is easy to buy gun.
@9GBVHDP7mos7MO
Criminals will not follow the law, and the government, which has recently been tightening its control over guns has just hurt law-abiding citizens. Criminals will get guns anyway, and by banning guns in civilian hands they take away your ability to defend yourself adequately. Also, because we are in Canada it is not easy to get a gun in the first place, which I support, you have to go through two courses on gun/hunting safety, and also have to go through the government numerous times to even be able to buy a gun. This makes it hard for someone with bad intentions to get a gun.
@9G5ZKLRConservative7mos7MO
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There have been more than 470 mass shootings across the US so far this year, this is why we need to act now for Gun Control
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