We may have our own little issues with gun control laws in Canada but I'm thinking they pale in comparison to the problems they're currently experiencing in the US.
Many across the states are wondering if gun laws south of the border are too lax in the wake of the tragedy that happened recently at a small school in Newtown, Connecticut. Sadly - as most couldn't help but be aware - 20 children, all aged six and seven - along with seven adults were brutally murdered at the hands of a disturbed gunman who walked into the school and open fired. Just four days after the incident, there was a call for tightened laws and it's being supported by President Barack Obama as well as a number of pro-gun politicians and investors.
Currently in the US, it seems most anyone can own and tote a gun - hand gun, assault rifle (like the one used in the school shootings), you name it, it's available to the public.
Obviously, looking at happenings like what has just taken place (and this isn't a one time incident), something needs to change - both when it comes to gun laws and school security. Some say we should start training and arming teachers. An interesting thought, but REALLY? Is handing out more guns to people who work in classrooms really the answer? I'm thinking not.
What they could do though, is to start scaling back on what the average citizen is permitted to have on hand.
"I am a law abiding hunter and I own two firearms," says one voice on the issue. "I see absolutely see no need ever to possess handguns or semi autos. There is zero justification for this. As far as clips holding more then five rounds, this is just as bizarre. Keep in mind that many people who own these guns are not hunters. They are crazed preppers who think the world is going to end and are armed to the teeth to protect themselves. The only thing they need protection from is themselves. When I hunt I have never put more then three rounds in a chamber. I look forward to the day when firearms are more tightly controlled."
While nobody enjoys the thought of being over legislated, clearly some control needs to be exerted. There is absolutely NO reason the average US citizen needs to be armed with automatic or semi-automatic assault weapons - especially with no training, licensing or back ground check.
It's time for change and if this recent tragedy doesn't prove that, I can't imagine what will.
