r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jun 06 '22

Weekly Politics Thread

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u/drain-angel BC Jun 07 '22

So for those following the CPC race, Aitchison recently sent out an e-mail regarding his positions (although this position isn't publicized anywhere).

The bottom line:

I’ve long defended the rights of legal firearms owners. Under my leadership, we would simplify Canada’s firearms classification system, scrap this ridiculous freeze, and stop playing politics with public safety.

This leaves only Charest - who explicitly said he would not do anything about guns & Baber - who hasn't said much on the issue.

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u/[deleted] Jun 07 '22

My vote has been solidified. Charest will be a principled, reasonable conservative that will help draw in the moderate and liberal vote. Assault weapons do not belong in Canadian hands.

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u/Newfoundgunner nf Jun 07 '22

I sincerely hope you get help for the stroke I assume you just suffered

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u/[deleted] Jun 07 '22

I didn't suffer a stroke, I've just seen the light. Other users have shown me that voting and supporting a career politician with such a varied and rich record like Charest is the best choice for Canada going forward.

His work with Huawei and trying to expand 5G networks in Canada, or the long gun registry (which is proven to curb illegal gun crime - fact, most long guns seized by police are NR) prove that he's the best conservative candidate we've had since Chretien.

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u/_axeman_ Jun 07 '22

The long gun registry was scrapped because it was proven to have no impact on homicide. https://www.sfu.ca/~mauser/papers/long-gun/The LGR.pdf

Can you show how it had any impact on illegal gun crime? Also, Huawei? Really? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_Huawei There could be a really, really good reason why several countries have banned them. Including Canada.