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A very sad day in Canada; Bill to abolish gun registry
Topic Started: Feb 16 2012, 07:25 AM (1,644 Views)
Chris
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jackd
Feb 16 2012, 08:43 AM
Telco:
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the registry was for things like rifles & shotguns

...and that's exactly where to most major decrease in death was observed (long guns)

[quoteThe problem is, it was to fix a problem that did not really exist]


Since the introduction of stricter gun laws in 1991, there has been a 65 per cent reduction in homicides by long guns (Stats Can). From 1995, when the firearms registry became law, to 2010, there was a 41 per cent reduction in homicides by long guns.
Maybe, just maybe, the registry contributed to save lifes.
True, the cost of establishing the registry has serious derailed in the first years of the program but today,s cost is only about $2.0 per year, which is about 10% of what sticking to the monarchy costs us.....and I don't think monarchy saved one life in the last century.
Posted Image[/quote]And maybe it didn't. Homicide rates are down in general:

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donsm60
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Jack, I’m pretty much done with this forum because it’s so far in left field for the most part with a general base of old people that enjoy games and putting people down… I remember your post on my “I could have stopped this massacre” regarding the last mass shooting in the California salon.

Not getting into details but will tell you most anyone in a first response role (not me) highly recommend people take their personal defense seriously including a former Canadian LE and current firearms instructor.

It’s as simple as this; you either have the ability or you don’t and in my perfect world I prefer regular training but will never give up a right either. Lawful people need the right to defend themselves, their family or anyone anytime anywhere IMO. Our second amendment is a “cold dead hand topic” to anyone serious about it because we’re not stupid enough to believe WE WON’T BE ON OUR OWN. And I’d wager good money you haven’t had the personal experiences I have not to mention the ones of my LE buddies.

Taking all the BS out of the gun topic it boils down to taking reasonability for yourself, you either have it or you don’t.
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Btw, anyone interested in firearms training in Central, FL get with me. We have classes available for any age, novice to advanced tactical.
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Sea Dog
Feb 16 2012, 07:55 AM
Thumper
Feb 16 2012, 07:48 AM
:guns: The code of the West, Sea, the code of the West. :guns:
Well,
those pesky redskins are still a problem!
Ohoooooo Sea. They are Native Americans.
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jackd
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Lawful people need the right to defend themselves

Would you consider police officers lawful people???

If so, pls. tell me why the Canadian Chief of Police Association are one of the most vocal group in reaffirmed their full support tor keeping the registry alive.
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Canada's police chiefs have reaffirmed their support for the federal long-gun registry and plan to mount a last-ditch campaign to convince political opponents that what they call a valuable crime-fighting tool is worth saving. The plan to scrap the long-gun registry is not the only policy of the federal Conservative government that is causing consternation at Canadian police agencies.
The statement from the police boards comes as CBC reports that Canada's police chiefs are planning a large public relations campaign in support of the federal long-gun registry.
The R.C.M.P. (probably a bunch of wimps in your book ) is also a very strong supporter of the registry:
''An RCMP evaluation report of Canada's long-gun registry concludes that the program is cost effective, efficient and an important tool for law enforcement. . It also serves to increase accountability of firearm owners for their firearms."“Overall the program is cost effective in reducing firearms related crime and promoting public safety through universal licensing of firearm owners and registration of firearms," the report states. The full report contains over 40 pages of analysis of the effectiveness of the firearms registry, in both urban and rural areas.
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Oh, jack, why do you need to twist the obvious, what donsm60 meant by lawful people was people who follow the law, point being they are the ones who would register, while unlawful people, criminals, would not.
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Jack, I really don’t care why the “Canadian Chief of Police Association” recommends that in your country. But I do for a fact know on the highest levels of law enforcement its recommended people take their self-defense seriously in Florida.
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But I do for a fact know on the highest levels of law enforcement its recommended people take their self-defense seriously in Florida.
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...but (thankfully) Canada is not Florida.....................
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Well comparing the US to Canada in this regard is apples & oranges since guns in general are not prevalent here to begin with.

I have not researched this issue enough to be able to give an accurate opinion on it.
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Feb 16 2012, 10:14 AM
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But I do for a fact know on the highest levels of law enforcement its recommended people take their self-defense seriously in Florida.
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...but (thankfully) Canada is not Florida.....................
Ever been here in the Winter?
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