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Originally Posted by Mean Mr. Mustard
Your victim complex is overwhelming Shnabdabber. I have enjoyed firing weapons in the past, I think that rifles and shotguns have a legitimate purpose for hunting as well as protecting farm animals and the like. A handgun however is statistically more likely to be used in an accident or lead to a negative outcome than the concealed weapons advocates like to admit.
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You've slung alot of lead down range hey? Victim complex, patronizing complex, whats the difference? I dont care if you liked it or not, the legitimacy of my ownership is not dependant on your past experiences and/or approval. I dont care.
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It is about banning an object that has the only purpose of being easily concealed and shooting other people. Handguns serve little purpose in our society outside of target practice and as far as I am concerned, that is a very small sacrifice to make in exchange for one person's life.
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So wrong. Many people in the US hunt with handguns, many are made specifically for hunting, but since our laws ban it, you have been conditioned to believe its not legitimate. It is/can be, yet lawful owners will not break the law to do so. It is what it is, but there are more uses for pistols than simple target practice.
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You seem to complain that it is difficult to own a gun, that police can have a warrentless search (you fail to mention that if there is an imminent threat being posed though).. To apply for a license you are vetted is another complaint, of course you are, having anyone with a firearm would be absolutely ridiculous and I would feel less safe, not moreso.
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Hey, I have no problems with being licenced. And yes, I dont think any Tom, Dick, and Harry should be able to just get a gun from wherever they like. But if you have ever went through the process you would understand what intrusion of privacy is. Again, like I say we give up rights to enjoy this hobby. Do I think its fair? Not really, but then again I went though with it.
To the bolded part, you need to brush up on when and what they need in order to perform said search. Imminent threat is quite far down the list. Go read bill C-68.