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Originally posted by Flatbutt1
While I can't argue about the source of the illegal handguns, but do suspect they may have come through the US, what does the source of the gun have to do with the use of the gun?
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I do not know what the handgun laws are in the United States, however "IF" a handgun enters Canada it becomes illegal. The only persons allowed to have handguns in Canada are police officers and persons who have thier handguns registered. The registration process is quite strict. In Canada the only persons allowed to carry a handgun are police officers, others must transport the handguns locked in a case to an approved firing range and must have a permit to transport the handgun.
I imagine that alot of people in the United States might find our gun laws rather restrictive and I guess that is one of the differences between our cultures.
Many people includung myself own shotguns and rifles for hunting but handguns are not that popular here. I do think we have some good gun control laws. We have a safe storage law which means all firearms must be kept locked up when not being used by the owner. Which I am sure prevents accidental deaths by children playing with them.
Of course criminals don't obey these laws and there lies the probelm.