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Originally Posted by PeteMoss
Sounds a lot like this is what you wanted:
Firebot made the mistake of posting before this came down and when they covered exactly what he said he wanted against smuggling - he couldn't complain.
Explain what you want in this targeted plan? Let's get some details so we have something real we can discuss instead of unspecific language.
(and yes - I think we all agree this is political theatre, like everything else in politics)
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There is a measure to increase the maximum penalty for gun smuggling and gun trafficking from 10 years to 14 years, which is a good thing, but this same government is lowering sentences for these same offences in another bill. In fact, they are scrapping the mandatory minimum for a number of serious gun crimes in Bill C-5.
Currently, importing a gun illegally carries with it a mandatory minimum of three years on the first offence and a five-year minimum on the second offence. The Trudeau Liberals are scrapping that along with mandatory minimums on using a firearm in commission of a crime, possessing a restricted or prohibited weapon, possession of loaded handgun, possession of weapon obtained through crime, weapons trafficking and using a gun to commit robbery or extortion.
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https://torontosun.com/opinion/colum...rget-gun-crime
As usual, a whole bunch of political smoke and mirrors, but little in actual real word substance to fight the actual problem.
Banning the sale of hand guns is just feeding the 'oh rah rah we so tough on guns' sentiment, which of course is perfectly time to take advantage of a terrible tragedy, and its sad that people are actually falling for it.
The Trudeau Liberals have a history of gun legislation that has actually done nothing to reduce the smuggling.
And to be clear, legal firearm owners selling their handguns are not the problem here. Gun smuggling is, but somehow the legal firearm owners are again the target here, and the gun smuggling is getting a big ol' fat slap on the wrist.
Classic Trudeau Liberal stupidity. Amazing that we still have this clown in power.