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Hunting for recreational purposes is already hard enough due to posted land,and many rules like that, and gun control laws would only make it so much more difficult for families just trying to have fun hunting like mine, to have that option. It's what I grew up with but now hunting is almost a miserable time because it's so difficult not to break a law.

Stricter gun purchase restrictions are not about undermining the Second Amendment but about finding a balance to enhance public safety. Comprehensive background checks, waiting periods, and improved training can help prevent misuse and protect our communities.

There should be gun control because if everyone is allowed to own a gun then no one is safe because anyone can shoot anyone at any given time.

Statistically, firearms are the most commonly used weapon in homicides, and restricting or banning guns has been shown in multiple countries and states to decrease crime rates.

In my opinion any normal person should not be allowed to have a gun at all, rather it should only be for any government or states person, police, army, etc.
I say this because there are so many shootings happening and I think that most people who want it to be easier to buy guns, are the bigger threats.
For regular people there criminal records should be checked if they want to buy a gun and also check what they do for a living to better understand the reliability of that person.

If we allow our Gun Control Laws to be like America's we will end up with more shootings and gun based crime then we already have

as soon as you start to control the sale of guns, it only stops the people who use guns for self-defense or hunting to buy them. criminals will always obtain them weather its legal or not

In my opinion, the best argument for gun control is that people should not have guns with them and at home, and only police and military personnel should be allowed to carry firearms, because if anyone has a firearm, the country will become an unsafe place.

In this generation, it is more important than ever to support stricter gun control measures. Personally, I think we have to consider the upsetting amount of gun related incidents and mass shootings that are taking place, stricter gun regulations can help keep guns out of reach from certain people who could be a threat to society. I'm not saying take away the rights of gun owners who are responsibly handling them, what I'm saying is by creating measures such as background checks can potentially make our communities and innocent people a lot safer. The safety of individuals in a community should always be a priority, and stricter gun control is a great step in order to protect the lives of innocent individuals.

Statistically, firearms are the most commonly used weapon in homicides, and restricting or banning guns has been shown in multiple countries and states to decrease crime rates.

You can't drive a car without a license and training, why should you be able to operate a firearm without one?

take me for example i use a gun to hunt deer, turkeys etc, I have taken all the safety courses and know the limits and rules. but for somebody to not know thats what ruins it so everyone should know basic gun rules and if they have mental problems not be allowed to fire one

I DONT WANT PEOPLE SHOOTING ME BECAUSE I STEPPED ON THEIR LAWN OR WHEN IM AT SCHOOL OR BECAUSE I LOOKED IN THEIR DIRECTION LIKE OMG I HATE GUNS PLEASE DIE

This doesnt mean taking away guns at all, this means allowing for more control on deadlier weapons such as automatic weapons designed to kill alot within a short amount of time.

If someone, and I'm just saying this out of the blue, if some nut job from far away attacks our country, then we need police officers and law enforcement to counter the attack.

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Gun control is only a bandaid fix to the mental health crisis and violence.

To make a compelling case against gun control, one might consider several arguments, including constitutional, practical, and historical perspectives

You want people to think they gangsta and shoot each other? :skul: doubt that more people will be willing to rob with a knife than with a gun, no gun = less problems since not everyone buying a gun is a responsible individual who likes to hunt deer or wants to be safe at home.

look at the US due to lack of gun control, so many mass shootings especially in schools. It's heartbreaking. It is way too easy to purchase a gun in America.

We need control if we allow the public to have guns it causes more violence. Look at America there is school shootings on the regular.

The law abiding citizens with firearms are not the indivuals committing firearm related crime and shouldn't be punished by anecdotal evidence.

It is extremely dangerous, and we have seen that in the number of public and school shootings in the past 5 years, to give anyone of legal age the right to a gun.

Look at America, a society can have bad mental health or guns, not both. We have poor mental health that needs addressed before we can ever have more guns

yes, a gun is a lethal weapon it can either be used as a hobby a way to hurt people or a use for self-defence, but if the situation isn't extreme why take someone's life? there should be background checks to purchasing a gun to make sure the person isn't ill and has taken proper training on handling a gun. those who disagree don't like the extra safety when it comes to purchasing a lethal weapon. shootings are more likely to happen, as an example The United States Second Amendment allows them to "bear arms" which is exactly why they're on an all-time high when it comes to firearm homicides. it's either safety or the inconvenience of those who don't have the patience nor the ability to take proper responsibility for owning a firearm.

Guns are just really dangerous weapons that require a lot of responsibility and discipline to use. Not many people have either of those, and use a gun for violence against people under the banner of "self defence" even if it is often times just really unnecessary.

I am Native, I am from the Cree nation. My people have used bows and arrow to hunt, are they going to ban our culture too? Think about it.

Gun control means making rules about who can have guns and how they can be used. It's not about taking away everyone's guns, but about making sure people are safe. We want to prevent bad things like shootings and accidents. By having rules like background checks and waiting periods, we can stop guns from getting into the wrong hands. This helps protect everyone, especially kids and people in dangerous situations like domestic violence. It's also important to remember that most people support these rules because they want to feel safe. So, gun control is about finding a balance between keeping our rights and keeping everyone safe.

Control on guns is very crucial as even young children from 12-20 are getting access to guns. Many crimes have occured as a result and has been out of control everywhere.

There should be more restrictions on weapons and weapon use. Individuals carry unregistered items which increases crime and death rates.

in switzerland people have acces to gus just they need strict background checks before they can buy them and there are much less shootings there than the US showing that its the people killing the people not the gus

There will not be less violence in the streets if guns are banned because people will just get them illegally.

To anyone who supports the No position on Gun Control, I would just like to ask for what reason would additional gun restrictions be bad in any way. The possession of firearms isn't just the cause of death, but the birth of fear. Anyone with good intentions would not have any issues progression through Gun Control. Tell me how not having additional gun restrictions would benefit anyone in anyway.

Guns should be allowed but only for your own use, but not to harm others they should be used at gun ranges and in forests on bottles but never on a person unless it's an extreme circumstance.

if someone is being robbed or threatened, they should have the right to carry a firearm to protect themselves instead of having nothing to defend themselves with. if the carrier of the firearm is using it in a way it shouldn't be, it should be illegal and the person should be taken to court.

99% of the firearms used in crimes in Canada come from the United States and are stolen or bought there and smuggled into the country

We are law abiding citizens of this country and I have the right to hunt and provide for my family and no government is going to come take my guns. Period!!!

A concise counterargument to the "No" position on gun control, which opposes stricter regulations on firearms, could focus on the need for sensible measures to prevent gun violence and protect public safety. By implementing reasonable gun control measures, such as background checks and restrictions on high-capacity magazines, we can reduce the risk of firearms falling into the wrong hands and mitigate the devastating impact of gun-related tragedies. These measures do not infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens but rather ensure that gun ownership is accompanied by responsible safeguards, ultimately enhancing public safety for all.

people are absolutely reckless and stupid, i joke about how some adults shouldnt be allowed to work in an office nevermind own a firearm. mental health is a big factor and age lemit and huge things.

Switzerland has very solid gun control and people can still own guns without it being politicized heavily

I believe that being more strict on gun control can help lower the risk of crimes involving guns, like school shootings.

Just take a look on YouTube videos and their comments on some robberies in Canada or the United States, a gun can deter armed criminals.

The vast majority of firearms used in crimes in Canada are stolen or bought in the USA and smuggled into Canada so the laws put in place restricting the ownership of firearms don't do anything to prevent these crimes.

Idk I think you shouldn’t have a gun because it’s dumb you don’t need to kill someone and with nobody owning a gun this allows people to go outside without fear of dying due to gun violence.

One counter argument to the "No" position on gun control, which typically opposes stricter regulations, could be:

While it's essential to protect individuals' rights to own firearms responsibly, implementing reasonable gun control measures doesn't necessarily infringe on those rights. Such measures can help address public safety concerns by reducing gun-related crimes, accidents, and fatalities. Regulations like background checks, waiting periods, and licensing requirements aim to ensure that firearms are only in the hands of law-abiding citizens who are mentally and emotionally fit to possess them. These measures can contribute to a safer society without significantly impeding the rights of responsible gun owners.

gun violence has only increased over the past 10 years despite the many new gun policies put into place. other then that there are many causes to gun violence that ARE NOT the guns themself. if we banned guns entirely people who want to commit mass murder would b left with more dangerous options, such as driving into crowd with a car or creating bombs and killing many many more people than they would with a gun.

Most gun crimes in Canada aren’t committed by registered gun owners but criminals who have gotten a gun illegally

There should be more restrictions when buying a gun, due to high amounts of school shootings and general gun violence we need to stop as many people from getting ahold of guns, some suggestions could be a hunting license being mandatory, simply abolish people having guns for no reason.

If we gotten all of the regulations for buying a firearm then how come someone could just buy one for their child?

Stricter gun controls would help us greatly. We would see a SIGNIFICANT reduction in the number of deaths related to gun violence.

if there are no restrictions on purchasing a gun the country would fall apart due to the fact people who are unfit would be purchasing a gun and we would not know how it’s being used

Bill C-21 has been completely ineffective at lowering crime. In fact, gun crime has increased since the liberals were in power.

People that plan to do illegal things with guns, I don’t believe they often obtain them legally. So putting restrictions will just reduce the amount of people that want to hunt. Hunting and sport shooting is an activity that brings people closer together.

Eliminating the risk of weapon misuse entirely and weapon crime offences can only be achieved by making it entirely illegal and impossible to acquire such weapons

Statistically, firearms are the most commonly used weapon in homicides, and restricting or banning guns has been shown in multiple countries and states to decrease crime rates.

If you really want to help stop violence with guns then make buildings such as schools or other open public places more secure with armed security or arm the citizens to take out threats. With armed citizens they can easily take out threats with their arms and not have to worry about more people getting killed.

random people shouldnt be carrying a gun around we should use them for the sick and ill or disabled.

I believe that tightening the restrictions on purchasing guns could really help to lower the gun violence and school shootings in the country.

Guns lead to violence in hands of certain public, no guns in the hands of certain public would lead to less or no violence.

Guns don’t kill peopl, people kill people. Look what is going on in the uk knife violence is higher than any other country

I think that people should be allowed to own firearms because a firearm is a tool that is used for many things such as hunting for food , for protection and recreational use. It is unconstitutional to take this away peoples lively hoods from them. However background checks are important before purchasing a firearm but the federal government should not be allowed to do what they are doing

Do you want someone who can make a fake ID buying guns and shooting up your school or your child's school?

Gun control would reduce the number of children playing with guns. Gun control would eliminate police officers from shooting innocent people. Gun control would prevent the harming of people and animals.

There should be gun control because if everyone is allowed to own a gun then no one is safe because anyone can shoot anyone at any given time.

The only way to reduce gun violence and protect citizens is by making guns less accessible to everybody.

I think having more restriction on gun control can help in having less violent acts and less school shootings

I think that my best counter argument to the no position on gun control is that it can help reduce gun related violence and promote public safety.

the liberals have no idea what they are talking about because the guy who wrote the law has no idea about guns or hunting.

Most illegal activity with guns comes from people who illegally got their hands on them, by enforcing the laws on people in the right, you are barely making it any harder for people in the wrong.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/20/us/everytown-weak-gun-laws-high-gun-deaths-study/index.html , shows states with gun laws that allow consumers to legally buy firearms have less gun deaths than the opposition.

I think Canada right now at this moment I think that we should keep it the way it is no guns but I do feel like when people brake in to ur house and u hit them or self defense canada doesn't care about that it just matter if u hit them or what and i feel like that is wrong .

If gun was to be given who are unable to take care of it, then corruption will happen in the country.

If we do not have any position on gun control, other laws that can cause harm under civilian hands can also occur.

yes there should be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun. A gun is a military device, a weapon to be only equipped for trained professionals, or that you have a profession that deal with guns. The stricter the restrictions are, the safer it is for citizens and people.

Without gun control, the security of a nations is inevitably more at risk if unqualified people are able to get a gun.

Do you want our Canada becomes US No. 2? Do you want worry our kids will have gun shots when they are studying at school? Do you want to fear people use guns to fight on the street? If our government doesn't restrict the gun control, we can see where our future ends up.

no one should be penalized for other peoples misuses of their firearm when most firearms obtained and used in crimes aren't acquired legally. As well as a weapon is only as dangerous as the person who handles it. Most people that want to use firearms for sport, hunting and etc go through proper training to safely handle weapons and that being said the average responsible individual is the only one who suffers from the gun control laws and stricter ones at that.

People are going to do something stupid if we lower restrictions on guns. The death rate will go up and that's very bad. People are surprisingly stupid and evil and will commit murder. I don't trust anyone.

I believe that tightening the restrictions on purchasing guns could really help to lessen the gun violence/school shootings in the country.

I believe that tightening the restrictions on purchasing guns could really help to lessen the gun violence/school shootings in the country.

I believe that tightening the restrictions on purchasing guns could really help to lessen the gun violence/school shootings in the country.

If someone broke into my house, I would definitely want a gun to protect myself. In times like this, the police response time while good most likely isn't going to be fast enough and i'm not going to be intimidated in my own house. even with the freeze on handguns now, there are still shootings that happen with handguns. In years 2021-2022, 890 firearms were seized at the Canada border. That's only the ones they caught. The actual number of illegal firearms making it through the border would be way higher than that. By taking guns away from law-abiding citizens, it will just take away the ability for them to protect themselves which would inevitably lead to an increase in crime like we are currently seeing.

When looking at gun crimes, you will see that the majority are committed by criminals, not by hunters, sport shooters, hobbyists, etc. A good example is the UK, which has gun violence even tho nearly all guns are banned there, aside from a few hunting rifles/shotguns.

No we shouldn't ban guns because criminals get guns illegally so the law of banning guns only affects that legal gun owners.

I believe that people should be legal age to buy a gun, proper ID, police clearance and a good explanation of why a gun is needed other than hunting. Protection of your household only if kept locked up in a safe.

The best counter-argument to the "no position" on gun control would be to emphasize the importance of implementing stricter gun control measures to ensure public safety and reduce gun-related violence. This could involve advocating for comprehensive background checks, limiting access to high-capacity firearms, and promoting responsible gun ownership. It's crucial to prioritize the well-being of individuals and communities by preventing unnecessary harm.

The best counter argument would that it is good to take position on gun control because if the opposing person doesn't then they can be vulnerable to crime relating to the firearm.

Guns are killers, people who have purchases guns have gone to schools and killed innocent kids and people... there should be a lot more gun control

Gun Control could be implementing stricter gun control measures can help reduce gun related violence and promote public safety

My best counter argument for No position on Gun Control is that the more gus the worse and more shootings the less guns the better with less shootings.