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One issue is that in almost every other country, handgun ownership is much more restricted. A police officer is much less likely to be surprised by someone pul
by cameldrv 6y ago
One issue is that in almost every other country, handgun ownership is much more restricted. A police officer is much less likely to be surprised by someone pulling out a hunting rifle or shotgun. You can't just carry one of those around in your glove compartment or in a concealed holster.
- cal5k 6y agoThose shootings almost never involve CCW-holders. It's often people with prior felony convictions who own firearms illegally. In Canada there are lots of gang members who carry illegal handguns. We just don't have the same degree of poverty as some parts of the US (even though our GDP/capita is significantly lower).
- cameldrv 6y agoThere are just less handguns in Canada period. The U.S. has roughly one handgun for every two people. In Canada it's about one handgun per 35 people.