r/canadaguns Mar 01 '26

Shitpost / Memes Gun grab supporter starter pack

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u/DonAzuld Mar 02 '26

It’s interesting how laws influence public perception. Here people have a hard time understanding a need for suppressors outside of crime, yet we’re the only country I can name where they are illegal.

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u/pukalo_ Mar 02 '26

fun fact: suppressors were banned before full autos were.

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u/DonAzuld Mar 02 '26

Do you know what the reason was? I’ve never found any info on it.

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u/pukalo_ Mar 02 '26

Lawmakers fooled by hollywood myths.

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u/m_mensrea Mar 03 '26

The biggest one being that suppressors make all guns shoot quieter than a mouse fart. Even with suppressors most centre fire rifles and pistols require hearing protection.