Handguns
Another shooting in Toronto claimed an innocent life this week prompting more calls for a handgun ban.
It’s a hot button issue among gun owners and proponents of a ban.
Having known gun owners and having even participated in target shooting I know first hand that having a gun in a home does not lead to violence. That being said, I am in favour of a ban.
Those opposed to a ban argue that criminals do not register their guns. This is very true. But where are they getting them? Gangs look to two primary sources for their guns: illegal imports from the US and guns stolen from legitimate gun owners.
We have the power to remove one of their sources and get at least some of the guns off the streets. We won’t get them all, but getting even one out of the hands of criminals could save a life.
Now I ask gun owners are you willing to sacrifice your hobby to save a life?