Canada bans assault-style weapons after its worst ever mass murder

[C-south]

Can't you defend yourself without a gun?

I shouldn’t have to. I’m not trying to “match up” to anyone that is threatening harm to me or my family. I’d rather drop someone that threatens me or my family than break a sweat.

 

[Sea Ray]

The answer to why it's illegal to carry a large knife or a gun in today's GB, because the citizens allowed the right to be stripped from them. They were unwilling to fight for that right, or were just too much sheep to know they could fight for it.

It's not just Great Britain. Very few countries enjoy the gun rights that we have. We are the odd balls. Now I don't think we need to apologize or anything. I believe in American exceptionalism. By our DNA, we are Americans because we didn't like being European. But I do not think we can state as a fact that our inalienable natural right is to own a firearm. That's an opinion, not a fact.

 

[Weezer]

It's not just Great Britain. Very few countries enjoy the gun rights that we have. We are the odd balls. Now I don't think we need to apologize or anything. I believe in American exceptionalism. By our DNA, we are Americans because we didn't like being European. But I do not think we can state as a fact that our inalienable natural right is to own a firearm. That's an opinion, not a fact.

I disagree with your opinion.

 

[Sea Ray]

God is always right, people are not

There is disagreement as to what God says. Some people will argue that God says "don't be gay"...others will say that he never said that. Some say that he doesn't want us to drink (alcohol). Others argue that he said (through the Bible) that the earth and universe is only 6,000 yrs old. If we can't agree on what God is telling us, how can we state any of this as a fact?

 

[Sea Ray]

I disagree with your opinion.

That's fair. In fact it's the American way. Our country was founded on disagreement.

 

[C-south]

It's not just Great Britain. Very few countries enjoy the gun rights that we have. We are the odd balls. Now I don't think we need to apologize or anything. I believe in American exceptionalism. By our DNA, we are Americans because we didn't like being European. But I do not think we can state as a fact that our inalienable natural right is to own a firearm. That's an opinion, not a fact.

The original folks that didn’t want to be Europeans think differently. They even made a point to make it number 2 on the list.

 

[0nelilreb]

Do you realize that it took Hitler about 15 minutes to occupy France?

To be fair .. the Germans were doing meth . Ironically though , they got the recipe from Japan . ( if I remember correctly )

Edit .. annnnnnd it was France lol

 

[Carl Pickens]

If I’m rampaging.... I’m taking one of these

 

[Bigun]

Define assault weapon.

 

[azVolFan]

Assault-style weapons are banned in Canada effective immediately, the country's prime minister said Friday.

The move comes less than two weeks after Canada's deadliest rampage in modern history, when a gunman in Nova Scotia killed 22 people after a 12-hour reign of terror.

"You don't need an AR-15 to bring down a deer," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at a news conference in Ottawa. "So, effective immediately, it is no longer permitted to buy, sell, transport, import or use military-grade assault weapons in this country."

Police said the gunman had several semi-automatic handguns and at least two semi-automatic rifles, one of which was described by witnesses as a military-style assault weapon.

"These weapons were designed for one purpose, and one purpose only, to kill the largest number of people in the shortest amount of time. There is no use and no place for such weapons in Canada," Trudeau said.

The ban is effective immediately but disposal of the weapons will be subject to a two-year amnesty period. Trudeau said some form of compensation would also be put in place but the firearms can also be exported and sold after a proper export license is obtained.

Trudeau said that "thoughts and prayers" for mass shooting victims were no longer enough and that's why his government acted.

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New Zealand last year, Canada this year.

Looking forward to the day we do the same here. It's only a matter of time.

12 hours? The amount of oppression is ridiculous in Canada. Dude wouldn't have lasted 12 seconds in Arizona.

 

[0nelilreb]

12 hours? The amount of oppression is ridiculous in Canada. Dude wouldn't have lasted 12 seconds in Arizona.

Yeah but it’s Canada . You only have 3 choice .. apologize until he leaves , hit him with a hockey stick , or throw an empty Molson bottle at him .

 

[azVolFan]

Do we have one here that protects us?

Not if you live in one of the slave states.

 

[azVolFan]

Yeah but it’s Canada . You only have 3 choice .. apologize until he leaves , hit him with a hockey stick , or throw an empty Molson bottle at him .

To be fair, they could have also turned the lights out.

 

[Bigun]

Yeah but it’s Canada . You only have 3 choice .. apologize until he leaves , hit him with a hockey stick , or throw an empty Molson bottle at him .

Or you know the Canadian Police could have actually released the info there was a lunatic impersonating a police officer killing people.....from the article...

"Police have said that they learned about the gunman's clothing and vehicle from a witness between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Sunday.
The formal process for issuing an alert was started, but it took several hours to make its way up the chain of command, police said. Nearly three hours later, an alert had still not been issued."

 

[Bigun]

Assault-style weapons are banned in Canada effective immediately, the country's prime minister said Friday.

The move comes less than two weeks after Canada's deadliest rampage in modern history, when a gunman in Nova Scotia killed 22 people after a 12-hour reign of terror.

"You don't need an AR-15 to bring down a deer," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at a news conference in Ottawa. "So, effective immediately, it is no longer permitted to buy, sell, transport, import or use military-grade assault weapons in this country."

Police said the gunman had several semi-automatic handguns and at least two semi-automatic rifles, one of which was described by witnesses as a military-style assault weapon.

"These weapons were designed for one purpose, and one purpose only, to kill the largest number of people in the shortest amount of time. There is no use and no place for such weapons in Canada," Trudeau said.

The ban is effective immediately but disposal of the weapons will be subject to a two-year amnesty period. Trudeau said some form of compensation would also be put in place but the firearms can also be exported and sold after a proper export license is obtained.

Trudeau said that "thoughts and prayers" for mass shooting victims were no longer enough and that's why his government acted.

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New Zealand last year, Canada this year.

Looking forward to the day we do the same here. It's only a matter of time.

Appears according to the link that 9 of the 22 people killed were killed by him setting fires to their houses. He also used other guns than the AR-15.

 

[azVolFan]

Can't you defend yourself without a gun?

When I was in 6th grade, I defended myself with a straw and spit balls.

You've changed my mind. I'm selling my guns and investing in spit and paper.

You can still buy straws, right?

 

[azVolFan]

Or you know the Canadian Police could have actually released the info there was a lunatic impersonating a police officer killing people.....from the article...

"Police have said that they learned about the gunman's clothing and vehicle from a witness between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Sunday.
The formal process for issuing an alert was started, but it took several hours to make its way up the chain of command, police said. Nearly three hours later, an alert had still not been issued."

Trust your government to protect you?

Nope.

What is the cost to the government if they fail?

Nothing.

What is the cost to you if they fail?

Your life and your families lives ... one way or another.

It is MY responsibility, plain and simple, to protect my family and myself. Thank God I love in a state (in a country?) that allows me to stay out of prison while carrying out that responsibility.

 

[azVolFan]

Define assault weapon.

Hint... Only rich people can afford them.

 

[azVolFan]

Assault-style weapons are banned in Canada effective immediately, the country's prime minister said Friday.

The move comes less than two weeks after Canada's deadliest rampage in modern history, when a gunman in Nova Scotia killed 22 people after a 12-hour reign of terror.

"You don't need an AR-15 to bring down a deer," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at a news conference in Ottawa. "So, effective immediately, it is no longer permitted to buy, sell, transport, import or use military-grade assault weapons in this country."

Police said the gunman had several semi-automatic handguns and at least two semi-automatic rifles, one of which was described by witnesses as a military-style assault weapon.

"These weapons were designed for one purpose, and one purpose only, to kill the largest number of people in the shortest amount of time. There is no use and no place for such weapons in Canada," Trudeau said.

The ban is effective immediately but disposal of the weapons will be subject to a two-year amnesty period. Trudeau said some form of compensation would also be put in place but the firearms can also be exported and sold after a proper export license is obtained.

Trudeau said that "thoughts and prayers" for mass shooting victims were no longer enough and that's why his government acted.

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New Zealand last year, Canada this year.

Looking forward to the day we do the same here. It's only a matter of time.

I don't have an AR-15 and won't ever




















until I do something with my Anderson lower receiver. My original plan was to pick all the parts and build it but I have to admit, I'm now considering buying a kit. The PSA (Palmetto State Armory) kit is attractive because it's cheap but highly rated. Recommendations?

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

What would it take to go up to Canada and start buying guns on the open market and import them to the US? I'm sure even magnanimous Canadians would rather make a buck than to turn it in for free.

Not really considering it, just wondering.

 

[MontyPython]

What would it take to go up to Canada and start buying guns on the open market and import them to the US? I'm sure even magnanimous Canadians would rather make a buck than to turn it in for free.

Not really considering it, just wondering.

For starters, it would take the border being open.

 

[DancingOutlaw]

For starters, it would take the border being open.

Yes we know from this incident how good people are at following rules.

 

[utvolpj]

You’ve been saying a lot of things I agree with lately. Not just that. I think it just shows you’re not as dumb as I thought.
(I think we’ve progressed beyond blue font.)

Don't let a couple of posts fool you. As my wife will attest I can be plenty dumb when it counts

I just think many are realizing these extreme, unwavering stances really don't make much sense. I know trut used to grate on people but he provided viewpoints that made me research and alter my own opinion. Couple others have done the same. I don't see the same discussions being had any longer on here or other places. Everyone is in their bunker

 

[37L1]

Don't let a couple of posts fool you. As my wife will attest I can be plenty dumb when it counts

I just think many are realizing these extreme, unwavering stances really don't make much sense. I know trut used to grate on people but he provided viewpoints that made me research and alter my own opinion. Couple others have done the same. I don't see the same discussions being had any longer on here or other places. Everyone is in their bunker

I hope your last sentence proves to be wrong.

I have been swayed by your posts regarding the bump stock ban, for instance.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

For starters, it would take the border being open.

hmmmmm now I am confused. Are you saying that closed borders work at keeping out inanimate objects (like firearms) or keeps out people that bring in those inanimate objects? If it is the former, I would need some sort of evidence that prior to border closure those inanimate objects were able to self cross said border. If it is the latter, then glad you finally see the need for a good border wall.