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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
One was actually a paramedic, and I think there's a notable difference between keeping a holstered pistols for self defence and running around with an AR-15, in terms of the reaction you produce from others.
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There is in terms of perception, but legally handguns are almost always under more regulatory scrutiny because they can be concealed easily and are used in more criminal acts compared to long barrel weapons. In Canada, hand guns are almost all in the restricted category, while many rifles are not restricted.