There is precious little evidence that a new Canadian firearm ban would reduce homicide at all
The increasingly fragile trust between Canadian gun owners and the Canadian federal government risks total collapse, especially in rural areas, the West, and the North. Canadian gun owners take great pride in being and knowing they are considered safe, responsible citizens by their government, and most feel that the current rules form a reasonable compromise to ensure Canadians can have both public safety and legal, responsible civilian ownership and use of firearms.
To address violence while maintaining trust, Canada can do what we know works. We can maintain those existing firearm controls that are popular and have been shown to work, such as safe storage requirements, mandatory training and thorough background checks. We can expand their enforcement to ensure references are called and people are aware of the existing red-flag system.
There is room for a reasonable debate on gun politics in Canada. It is a complex and multifaceted issue that must start with facts and sensitivity, and not ideological fixations or invoking the American bogeyman. Those who do not care to learn and incorporate the facts will serve Canada better by staying in their lane.
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