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

Weekly Politics Thread

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u/throwa37 Jun 11 '22

out of a poll consisting of 0.002% of the population

Yeah, but that's how polls work. I wouldn't go there.

that's been accompanied by excessive fear mongering based entirely on U.S politics and law

This part is a good point.

It's also good to note that Canada is becoming more pro gun as time goes on. I wish I could source you off the top of my head, but in the 1980's, support for a handgun ban was hovering in the 85% range - now it's in the 65% range.

Also note that when these polls are taken, the 55+ population invariably responds more anti-gun. The younger generations don't fear guns the same way the old ones do.

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u/jpnc97 Jun 11 '22

Im curious if you polled 300 people in southern alberta vs 300 people in toronto what the outcome of the poll for gun legislation would be. I dont think it paints an accurate picture at all.

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u/Current-Ad7988 Jun 11 '22

Yeah thats what i was thinking. How can stats not be easily skewed in this manner sure 300 ppl were asked but where? This is gonna make a massive difference in results. I am from a smaller town and was looking through my contacts to see if there are any people who probably dont have a pal yet that would be open to going to the range to learn to shoot. Out of roughly 75 people i knew 2 that dont already have it.

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u/jpnc97 Jun 12 '22

Yea after moving to alberta all but one person ive met has their pal, and the guy that doesnt have his is extremely pro gun and goes to the range. Breath of fresh air