r/canadaguns • u/Low_Bar_804 • Apr 19 '26

News / Politics / Activism Owning guns- Right or Privilege?

So obviously here in Canada our government sees private firearm ownership as a privilege rather than a right. My question is, how you guys feel? Do you think gun ownership is a right or a privilege?

When you look at other things people view as rights, such as abortion, freedom of expression and freedom of religion etc. These are all viewed by most as inherently “good rights”, but in many countries these rights are restricted. I think, along with many others, that it is justified to ignore unjust laws that restrict human rights.

I personally believe that firearm ownership is a fundamental human right because it protects all of our other rights and freedoms from being taken away. So even though legally speaking firearm ownership is a privilege that can be taken away at any time here in Canada, I don’t agree with the way our country and many others treat firearm ownership.

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u/DougMacRay617 Apr 19 '26 edited Apr 19 '26

Free men don't ask for permission

I dont need a piece of paper to tell me that i have the right to liberty & self preservation

And im definitely not about too be told by some guy who wasn't even born in this country that im not responsible enough to own a certain type of property.

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u/Cope180-Enjoyer Apr 19 '26

Incredibly based.

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u/Icy-Veterinarian8662 Apr 19 '26

You're right. Natural rights are absolute, while governments can choose to respect those rights or not.

Natural human rights are not created based on your random spawn RNG

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u/Low_Bar_804 Apr 19 '26

Couldn’t agree more.

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u/escv_69420 Apr 19 '26

Agree, other than the little nationalist/racist bit at the end. I don't care where a motherfucker is from.

People using the "defend my freedoms!" arguments are kooks IMO. Like what the fuck are those people on about? They want the government to give them permission to resist the goverenment with violence? Ummmm something doesn't add up there guys.

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u/DougMacRay617 Apr 19 '26

Please enlighten me on how me pointing out that he is from another country is racist?

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u/Reptilian_Brain_420 Apr 19 '26

You are the guy who "travels" around in a car with no license or insurance and expects the police to just leave you alone because you "know your rights" right?

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u/Imaginary-Text4690 Apr 19 '26

Your the guy who declared all there prohibs to the feds and think there should be mag capacity ban and think you know what’s best for everyone else. How’s the shit on the bottom of there boots taste?👅 

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u/DougMacRay617 Apr 19 '26

Nope both my motorcycle and car are fully insured and registered. Ive even got a clean driver abstract. Do you enjoy licking boots?

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u/InitialAd4125 Apr 19 '26

One is driving on public land. Tell me do you think he carries a firearm loaded on public land?

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u/NefariousNatee Apr 19 '26

If you're referring to our current Prime Minister, he was born in Fort Smith NWT and grew up in Edmonton AB.

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u/37BJJ Apr 19 '26

He's talking about Gary.

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u/LLSWSIF Apr 19 '26

Before we know it you're gonna tell us he is a smart guy too right?