... . Last week, we saw the U.S. finally join the process of managing the small arms trade at the UN. How ironic, then, that Canada is threatening to scrap its registry of rifles and shotguns. Canada's legislation on firearms has been a model for other countries, frequently cited as an effective framework for protecting public safety. All this will be undermined if the registry ... ...
... . Gun control will reduce violent crime. I think Americans have become too accustomed to violent crime and too tolerant of lenient gun laws. Gun-control measures such as bans on assault rifles, waiting periods, limits on gun and ammunition purchases, and registration of all guns, slow down the possibility of guns getting into the hands of criminals and would reduce gun-related ... ...
... the firearm subject. Many reporters and anti-firearm organizations also include assault weapons and semi automatic weapons. So I will go ahead and speak of firearms to include all guns and rifles. Anti-firearm groups have been around since the Constitution was written. These organizations believe that gun ownership should be limited and very strict. Their quest is to reduce violence, ensure ... ...
... agree that gun ownership by ordinary people is not a problem, and that most people who commit violent crimes have a violent background (Opposing Viewpoints p.5). 91% of street officers oppose banning assault rifles (Opposing Viewpoints p.17). Also, 76% of street officers believe that concealed weapons permits should be issued to every qualified adult applicant (Opposing Viewpoints p.16). These facts make it safe to ... ...
