Im not certain but, I think a Canadian with a restricted PAL could own the equivilant weapons to the ones this fellow had. With a little internet knowledge most semi-autos can be converted to full automatic. The term "assault" rifle just means it is made to look military. They are no more dangerous than a regular semi-auto.
From what I've read no one was carrying a weapon within the theater. The guy ran out when the two security guards came in the theater with hand guns. He ran even though he was wearing body armour.
This guy obviously has mental issues but, still he didn't want to die. One wonders if he would have attempted this stunt at all in a place where people would likely have been allow to carry a concealed weapon; Or would he have ran as soon as he was shot at?
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