No One Ever Accused Justin of Being Smart

Or practical or knowledgeable.

But conniving, stupid, shallow and virtue-signalling? Yes:

 

Yes, about all of that:

Easily the biggest difference between Canadian and U.S. gun owners is cultural. American firearms rights are guaranteed in the U.S. constitution for the explicit purpose of arming the citizenry as a check against tyranny. And when you ask gun owners why they possess firearms, the vast majority of them report that it’s for personal protection.

But in Canada, the government allows civilians to own guns only for three main reasons: Killing animals, collecting, and shooting tiny holes in paper targets for fun. ...

But in Canada, you will receive nothing but hearty laughter at the local gun shop until you can show evidence of a Possession and Acquisition License. To get one, you’ll have to complete the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and then submit an application to the RCMP. Among other things, it requires you to submit the contact details of current and former conjugal partners, who may get a call from the Mounties asking if it’s a good idea that you be allowed to own guns. ...

In Canada, it’s right in the Criminal Code that a police officer can take your guns without a warrant. All they need is a reasonable suspicion that “an offence is being committed, or has been committed.” Chief Firearms Officers similarly retain broad powers to revoke PALs, such as an accusation of domestic violence or a firearm owner getting diagnosed with a mental illness (there’s even a hotline, 1-800-731-4000, that Canadians are urged to call to report dodgy gun owners). Did you get drunk and make a cryptic comment to your ex about life not being worth living? Don’t be surprised if there’s a Mountie on your doorstep the next day looking to seize your gun collection. ...

Handguns (firearms with barrels shorter than 470 mm) are almost entirely classified as “restricted” firearms in Canada. You’re still allowed to own restricted firearms, but they come with a very onerous set of rules. Basically, the only place Ottawa wants you to have a handgun is locked up in your home, at a licensed range, or in the trunk of the car driving between those two places (and God help you if you stop for lunch enroute). 

 

I'll just leave this right here:

"Just recently, the Liberals voted against and defeated Bill C-238, a Conservative bill that would have imposed tougher sentences for criminals smuggling or who are found in possession of illegal firearms. The Trudeau Liberals’ decision to vote against this bill shows they are not serious about stopping dangerous criminals from getting their hands on illegal guns.

"The reality is, the vast majority of gun crimes are committed with illegally obtained firearms. Taking firearms away from law-abiding citizens does nothing to stop dangerous criminals and gangs who obtain their guns illegally.

"Instead of targeting law-abiding Canadians and firearm retailers, the government should be investing in police anti-gang and gun units and the CBSA to provide law enforcement with the resources they need to stop illegal smuggling operations and get dangerous criminals and gangs off the streets.