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/dirkdiggler2011 Apr 19 '26

It's a privilege as you have to prove you're responsible.

Having children is a right. Freedom of religion is a right.

There is a difference.

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u/Low_Bar_804 Apr 19 '26

How? Who gets to pick and choose?

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u/dirkdiggler2011 Apr 19 '26 edited Apr 19 '26

Can't follow safety rules, no gun.

Willing to take course and follow safety rules later, gun.