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Not handguns. There are two main classifications in which a Canadian can legally buy a handgun.
The first is " occupation category " which is self explanatory.
The second is " protection of life ". This is a little muddier and is rarely given out.
There are other very strict regulations in regards to shooting ranges, gun shows and transportation of guns.
The gun laws in Canada are VERY different than those in the US. The whole mentality in regards to guns is different in Canada than it is in the US.
The 2nd amendment IS the main reason for these differences. To deny that, is incredibly naive.
What is incredibly naive instead is still to believe that the 2A has anything to do with gun violence and murders....but you know, it is easy and comfortable to cling to your own belief and group think rather than apply logic reasoning (which unfortunately is in very short supply among the anti-gun crowd) You may want to brush up your info and read here:
Yes you can get a handgun in Canada and it is relatively easy....what you cannot get easily is a concealed pistol permit which is the last thing someone has in mind if he/she is intent to commit a murder.
CCW holders do not commit gun crimes....the vast majority (I would say almost the totality) of gun crimes in US are committed from people that cannot legally have access to firearms.
If you sell a firearm to someone not legally entitled to (it does not matter if you are a dealer or a private citizen) you risk serious jail time, the ATF does not mess around with this.
When it comes to explaining gun crime rates between the two countries, the different gun legislation between the US and Canada plays a very little (I would say insignificant) part. Not to mention the open border between the two countries where firearms from the south could flow very easily.
I'm a CCW holder (which is tied to your Driving License) and the Canadian border agent knows it very well when I cross the border..other than the routine question "Do you carry any firearms??" my car never got checked...not once.
Different mentality about guns?? Ever been in Alberta?? It is a way more gun friendly environment than several US big cities.
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Historically the USA has been more violent. Canada seems to be populated by people whose mentality is "we can agree to disagree" while the US mentality is to resort to violence. Just look at how each country separated from Great Britain. The USA also has more group vs group conflict that keeps people in a state of fear, Native Americans vs Whites, Whites vs Blacks, Northern Whites vs Southern Whites, Catholic vs Protestant, etc. We're always wetting our shorts awaiting the next big conflict. USA has a persistent gangster culture where significant numbers of male members of disadvantaged people act out with high levels of violence against other people. Used to be family feuds in Appalachia, then Italian mobsters, now Black and Hispanic youths. Gangster culture shuns legitimate ways to a better life (education, hard work) and encourages people to do things that give them no options but making money outside mainstream society. Such culture seems very limited in Canada.
Not really. Most murders that I hear of happening are usually caused by stabbings or from fists and feet. You fail to understand how truly difficult it is to come across a firearm here unless you are admitted to one legally.
The state thoroughly understands who and who not to give firearms to as well and the process of acquiring one is stringent and lengthy. A premeditated murderer has about zero chance of just simply getting one. Unless they like break into someones house with an ax and break open the gun cabinet or something. Cause Canadians are also pretty law abiding when it comes to locking up firearms when they have them.
There could be murderers that are willing to go through the lengthy demanding process of acquiring a firearm legally but I don't see one with enough patience in going through that, fortunately.
Historically the USA has been more violent. Canada seems to be populated by people whose mentality is "we can agree to disagree" while the US mentality is to resort to violence. Just look at how each country separated from Great Britain. The USA also has more group vs group conflict that keeps people in a state of fear, Native Americans vs Whites, Whites vs Blacks, Northern Whites vs Southern Whites, Catholic vs Protestant, etc. We're always wetting our shorts awaiting the next big conflict. USA has a persistent gangster culture where significant numbers of male members of disadvantaged people act out with high levels of violence against other people. Used to be family feuds in Appalachia, then Italian mobsters, now Black and Hispanic youths. Gangster culture shuns legitimate ways to a better life (education, hard work) and encourages people to do things that give them no options but making money outside mainstream society. Such culture seems very limited in Canada.
Sorry but you would have to show me the rates that suggest a dramitic difference in crime rates from each country.. to me it seems both countries are pretty safe.
there is no such thing as a country having a mentality, i live in the US and am a citizen and it is very rare to me to resort to violence... i find your group mentality interesting and confusing. lol.
i am also not in a state of fear.
that gang culture is not really that widespread in the united states.
before you make more strange post like this, keep in mind the population of the usa is over 300 million and each human being is unique in their own way... but i'm sure you already know that and you just made that post to stir up some drama.
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