I understand why the framers of the US Constitution decided to include the 2nd amendment when they did. I also understand why people feel so strongly that it is a right worth protecting.
However, I think that the United States would be better off if the right to own guns had never been enshrined in the Constitution.
I like that there are relatively few guns in Canada, and no one is allowed to carry a concealed firearm. It makes me uncomfortable whenever I am in a concealed-carry state, and it would take an amazing job or amazing woman to get me to consider moving to one. I would raise holy-hell if anyone tried allowing concealed-carry in Canada.
Private citizens should be allowed access to firearms, that said, I think guns are extremely dangerous and, like any dangerous item or substance, it is entirely within the purview of the government to place restrictions on the acquisition and possession of them.
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