r/canadaguns • u/CapThePunch98 • 13d ago

Misc American here with a few questions

I'm not trying to gloat or anything like that, just genuinely curious about Canadians and how they're feeling about guns, gun rights, and gun purchases. You guys were clearly given the shaft when it comes to guns.

Question 1: I see a lot of comments here passing up on $900 SKS's or Carmel's because they're a ripoff. Why not spend a little extra to get your hands on a semi-automatic rifle since the vast majority of them are banned? I feel like I would if I were in your shoes. 22's are just cope imo.

Question 2: how sacred are guns to the average user here?

Question 3: how is morale? Do you guys have hope for the future? If a conservative PM wins, do you think he'll unban a lot of shit?

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u/ivanlarav 12d ago
  1. The biggest issue is that the government can ban pretty much anything at any time. Even if a firearm is currently legal and complies with the law, it can still be reclassified and prohibited down the road. That uncertainty definitely affects what people choose to buy.
  2. Very sacred.
  3. I can’t speak for everyone, but they’ll never kill my morale. 😂 That said, there’s no guarantee a Conservative government will be willing to pick that fight. It could cost them votes, and there just aren’t that many licensed gun owners in Canada compared to the overall population. Politically, it might not be worth it for them.

I don’t know shit though, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.