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Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

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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Response rates from 558k Canada voters.

65%
Yes
35%
No
56%
Yes
30%
No
7%
Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training
2%
No, only for criminals and the mentally ill
1%
Yes, and ban all guns from public use
1%
No, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law
1%
Yes, but only by closing the gun show loophole
1%
No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes
1%
No, only for assault weapons

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 @9HPP3TRfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

I feel with the current restrictions it really affects peoples culture like Hunting. Me personally I think that they should ban weapons for Criminals and people who had mental health issues as well as add a "stand your ground law" as everyone should have the right to defend their homes, families and themselves especially in high crime areas.

 @B9Z64FRfrom Nova Scotia  answered…5mos5MO

No but increase penalties for gun related crimes and only increase restrictions for criminals or the mentally ill

 @9LNL99Nfrom Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

I think guns should be harder to buy in some ways such as stronger background checks, but anyone should have the right to own a gun if they have a strong background check!

 @9LFXWK5from British Columbia  answered…2yrs2Y

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.

 @8VRZQT4from Ontario  answered…5yrs5Y

Limiting purchasing further is not going to reduce gun violence, if guns can still be illegally brought across the border.

 @8V8KT35from Ontario  answered…5yrs5Y

keep it how it is

 @9L6ZL3Tfrom Saskatchewan  answered…2yrs2Y

If I want to buy a glock I should damn well be able to buy a glock ***** so no there shouldnt be any restrictions.

 @9CBTBW3from Alberta  answered…3yrs3Y

No, restrictions on purchasing do nothing but affect responsible gun owners, increase penalties for irresponsible use and ownership and maintain checkups on those licensed to ensure compliance.

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