r/canadaguns • u/Hmfic_48 • Aug 19 '26

News / Politics / Activism Scarborough resident charged after firing gun during attempted car theft

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/08/19/scarborough-resident-charged-firing-gun-vehicle-theft-toronto-police/
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u/steeleclipse2 Aug 19 '26

"...a resident of the home fired a gun during the encounter. The suspects fled before officers arrived."

Soooooo, it worked, right? Fucking Canada.

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u/dannysmackdown Aug 19 '26

Yeah, he hit a house tho and could've killed someone (other than the thiefs). Can't buck rounds at dudes stealing your car unless your life is at risk, which will be hard to prove if you choose to come outside to confront them.

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u/steeleclipse2 Aug 19 '26

Agreed on not a great idea. Did it hurt someone? No. Pay for the damage and let's all move on.

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u/Frreed 29d ago

What horrible logic

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u/steeleclipse2 29d ago

So you would like to see him in jail? His guns taken?

What's the solution in your opinion?

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u/dsac 29d ago

If he walked out his front door with a gun and fired it without reasonable justification, yes, he should be charged and, if the judge decides, jailed.

Regardless of his criminal guilt, he has clearly demonstrated an inability to be a responsible gun owner, and should have his PAL revoked.