The Importance Of Gun Control In Canada
One of the major issues that Canada faces each and every day is the danger of gun control and ownership. Although Canada has enforced strict laws concerning the use of guns, this issue is still very prominent to this date. The current gun control laws are highly controversial due to the easy access of guns to the general public. Some people would debate that the use of firearms is unnecessary and that Canada would benefit without these kinds of weaponry that cause major preventable fatalities every year. Individuals on the opposite side of the spectrum would argue that guns are essential for the country, as the military and the police rely on these weapons to protect themselves and others. Gun laws should increase the appropriate age limit
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According to physicians and scientists in the field of neuropsychology, extensive studies show that the brain is not fully developed until a person reaches his or her's mid to late twenties. When a teenager enters adulthood, at 18, their brains are not mature enough to set aside emotions that can create a barrier when it comes to decision making; for instance, the ability to understand the responsibility of possessing a gun. Furthermore, citizens who will be granted the right of access to firearms will be hunters, the police officers, and the military. Once a person reaches the minimum age of 30, he or she must undergo a series of examinations. This will be overseen by the government who will evaluate their knowledge on the proper uses of guns, as well as ensuring the citizens that those obliged to handle guns will guarantee not only their safety but the safety of those around them. Along with the exams, a criminal and health record check is required to finalize the legal gun license. People with a history of violence or a sickness or disease that could potentially harm themselves or others, is forbidden to purchase or possess a gun. For those who are between the ages of 25 and 30 and wish to use a gun, they must be accompanied and supervised by an individual who is at least 5 years experienced with a gun license. With …show more content…
Some people live far from urban areas where grocery stores provide meat and other goods, so those who reside in the more rural areas depend on hunting to provide for their families. A hunter may use guns for non-recreational purposes only; hunting for trophies or using guns for sport or fun is illegal. On the topic of urban areas, guns are forbidden to be used or on a person in largely populated cities or in public, no matter the circumstance. It is a police officer's number one duty and priority to ensure everyone's safety, as well as their own. Police men and women may own and use guns if they are at least 25 years old. When on the job, an officer has the right to bear arms if he or she believes that themselves or anyone around them is in danger, or threatened by a criminal. The military have slightly more leeway due to their job in protecting citizens in and outside of the country. With the exception of military travel outside of Canada, soldiers will also be restricted use of firearms in
According to physicians and scientists in the field of neuropsychology, extensive studies show that the brain is not fully developed until a person reaches his or her's mid to late twenties. When a teenager enters adulthood, at 18, their brains are not mature enough to set aside emotions that can create a barrier when it comes to decision making; for instance, the ability to understand the responsibility of possessing a gun. Furthermore, citizens who will be granted the right of access to firearms will be hunters, the police officers, and the military. Once a person reaches the minimum age of 30, he or she must undergo a series of examinations. This will be overseen by the government who will evaluate their knowledge on the proper uses of guns, as well as ensuring the citizens that those obliged to handle guns will guarantee not only their safety but the safety of those around them. Along with the exams, a criminal and health record check is required to finalize the legal gun license. People with a history of violence or a sickness or disease that could potentially harm themselves or others, is forbidden to purchase or possess a gun. For those who are between the ages of 25 and 30 and wish to use a gun, they must be accompanied and supervised by an individual who is at least 5 years experienced with a gun license. With …show more content…
Some people live far from urban areas where grocery stores provide meat and other goods, so those who reside in the more rural areas depend on hunting to provide for their families. A hunter may use guns for non-recreational purposes only; hunting for trophies or using guns for sport or fun is illegal. On the topic of urban areas, guns are forbidden to be used or on a person in largely populated cities or in public, no matter the circumstance. It is a police officer's number one duty and priority to ensure everyone's safety, as well as their own. Police men and women may own and use guns if they are at least 25 years old. When on the job, an officer has the right to bear arms if he or she believes that themselves or anyone around them is in danger, or threatened by a criminal. The military have slightly more leeway due to their job in protecting citizens in and outside of the country. With the exception of military travel outside of Canada, soldiers will also be restricted use of firearms in