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/Reptilian_Brain_420 12d ago
"Why not spend a little extra to get your hands on a semi-automatic rifle since the vast majority of them are banned?"
Because an SKS isn't worth $1000. Just throwing your money in a hole because you want to pew-pew fast isn't reasonable (IMO).
"how sacred are guns to the average user here?"
A gun is a tool to me. It is as "sacred" as my impact driver. I'm not going to be using it to fight off a tyrannical government on my own (neither are you guys apparently;) ) so I don't build up gun ownership to that level.
"how is morale?"
Pretty low but I can Fudd out a bit and just focus on putting food on the table. Frankly, the increase in the price of ammo and reloading components is almost more of an issue right now anyways. Even if I could own and AR-10, I wouldn't be able to afford to shoot it much. I'll stick to bolt action.