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...ealed carry laws has been met with [[Gun politics in the United States#Pro Gun Regulation|opposition]], no state which has adopted a "shall-issue" conceal ... demanded a conceal and carry provision and also called for an end to more gun control. On March 23, 2006, the Kansas legislature overrode Governor Kathle

...e projectile is generally fired through a hollow tube known as the gun's [[gun barrel|barrel]]. The barrel's diameter, or [[caliber]], determines the size {{youtube|4kU0XCVey_U|This is my rifle/this is my gun}}The term "gun" is often used synonymously with "[[firearm]]," but '''this is common only

{{Gun politics}} '''Gun law''' refers to a law that pertains to [[firearm]]s. Gun laws are highly dependent on date and location, as they have changed along

...versal licencing and registration of all firearms and owners, estimating [[Canadian]] [[firearm]] ownership rates would be relatively simple, this is not the c Ineptitudes in the [[Canadian Firearms Program]] and with the [[Canadian gun registry]], as well as rampant non-compliance with mandatory licencing and

{{Gun politics}} ...d through legal and criminal use.<ref>Spitzer, Donald J.,''The Politics of Gun Control'', Page 1. Chatham House Publishers, Inc., 1995.</ref>

{{Gun politics}} ...In a study of gun ownership in selected western nations, Canada's level of gun ownership (21.8%) was similar to France's (23.8%) and Sweden's (16.6%). Of

...nly with non-political aspects of gun safety. For the mechanical part of a gun that is called a "safety", see [[Safety (device)]].)'' ...mmendations that can be applied when handling [[firearm]]s. The purpose of gun safety is to eliminate or minimize the risks of unintentional death, injury

...]]s such as [[rifle]]s and [[shotgun]]s, mounted weapons such as [[machine gun]]s and [[autocannon]]s, and larger weapons such as [[artillery]]. [[Image:Yuan chinese gun.jpg|thumb|[[Hand Cannon]] from the Chinese Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368).]]

...ational Rifle Association]], Institute for Legislative Action</ref> The [[Gun Owners of America]] lobbying organisation has been equally vocal in its cri == Gun Control Activities ==

...tin, of the [[Liberal Party of Canada]]]'' lack of respect for the average Canadian citizen." # To organize the silent majority of Law-abiding Canadian citizens to force the Federal Government to rescind Chapter 39 (C-68).

...roops sending the Germans home reporting they'd suffered withering machine gun fire, when, in fact, it was simply a group of trained riflemen armed with s ...hall.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Canadian Sergeant [[sniper]] [[Harold Marshall (Canadian sniper)|Harold Marshall]] carries a No. 4 Mk. I (T).]]During both World War

...TOC right}}]]On [[September 22]], [[2010]], 16 "Honourable Members" of the Canadian Parliament turned their backs on the people who elected them and voted inst ..., reversed their previous positions, and voted to keep the [[canadian long gun registry]] in place.

...c Rifle]]), and those made in World War II to address a shortage of [[Bren gun]]s ([[Charlton Automatic Rifle]]).<ref>See Ian D. Skennerton, The British S ...n. Each individual "restricted" Type 97 [[Carbine]] retailed for $1400.00 Canadian. Each of the seized shipments is worth in excess of a couple hundred thous

...ristallnacht'', German Minister of the Interior Wilhelm Frick passes [[Gun politics in Germany|''Regulations Against Jews' Possession of Weapons'']], effective File:Canadian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with poppies.jpg|[[2006]]: Poppies are laid on

'''Off Target''' is the title of an essay written by Dr. John Dixon, [[Canadian]] philosopher and hunter living in the country's province of British Columb ...derstood that the government's [[gun control]] policy is a [[Canadian long gun registry|fiscal and administrative debacle]]. Its costs have reached levels

...tols.org gauteng-sa@pinkpistols.org]</ref> that are principally made up of gun-owning "LGBT" individuals, though neither condition is mandatory for member ...other pro-gun organizations exist for groups not typically associated with gun rights (for example the "Democrats for the Second Amendment").

{{Canadian gun law}}A '''Possession and Acquisition Licence or "PAL"''' is a licence that ...ttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2010/05/17/guns-confiscation.html "RCMP gun confiscations prompt legal fight"]. CBC News, [[May 17]], [[2010]].</ref>

...f powers regarding [[gun control|firearms legislation]] and the [[Canadian gun registry]]. A unanimous Court held that the federal ''[[Firearms Act]]'' wa ...f Canada in 1995 to include the controversial Firearms Act, which required gun owners to have them registered and obtained [[licence]]s for them.

...ndex.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=399&Itemid=64 The 90% nonesense], Gun Owners' Resource, 04-02-2009</ref>. ...when Canada began implementing their infamous [[Canadian gun registry|long gun registry]] in the late 1990s. An Access to Information Act request in 2002

...ada]]. These supervisory personnel are responsible for ensuring that all [[gun safety]] rules are followed at all times. They're also the ones who will to Likewise, in countries with gun laws heavily restricting the ownership and use of actual firearms, [[Airsof

...from [[rimfire]] models with 5.5 mm (.22 inch ) bores up to massive [[punt gun]]s with 5 cm (2 inch) bores, and in nearly every type of firearm operating ...able to most [[rifle]] cartridges. The wide spread of shot produced by the gun makes it easier to aim and to be used by inexperienced [[Marksman|marksmen]

...takes the form of a cylindrically-shaped metal tube that is fit onto the [[Gun barrel|barrel]] of the firearm, with various internal mechanisms to reduce ...he had brought with him, announced what he had done and handed the smoking gun to the astonished president.

...tion contained in this article was copied directly from the website of the Canadian Parliament<ref>[http://www2.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?D [[category:Canadian gun politics]]

...nformation from the registry has ever been introduced into evidence in any Canadian court. This should not be construed as suggesting that registration of a f ...news/story.html?id=80f74558-04f9-469f-8dd1-5a7cf4b8ce7e Government extends gun-registration amnesty] 2008-05-14</ref> and is currently set to expire on Ma

...n, in large part because of their differences over [[CCW]]. Holden was pro-gun control and had vetoed a concealed-carry bill passed by the Missouri Genera In [[Canada]], the [[Canadian gun registry|registration]] of all [[long guns]] became mandatory, with failure

...www.thegunzone.com/556dw-9.html "The 5.56 X 45mm Timeline: 1986-1989"] The Gun Zone, [[June 21]], [[2010]]</ref> ...s/Shotguns: Savage 19158 25 Walking Varminter 5.7X28 24" BBL Syn/Blue] The Gun Source, 2010</ref> The 5.7x28mm cartridge itself is offered in a number of

:''See also: [[Gun politics in Australia]] :''See also: [[Gun politics in Canada]]

...[muzzle]] of a [[rifle]] barrel or similar weapon, effectively turning the gun into a spear. It is a close-combat or last-resort weapon. ...le that slid directly into the musket barrel. This naturally prevented the gun from being fired. In 1671, plug bayonets were issued to the French regiment

...ght]]'''Bill C-301''' is a piece of Canadian legislation introduced to the Canadian House of Commons for first reading on February 9, 2009<ref>[http://www2.par ...onalpost.com/news/story.html?id=1628746 Conservative MP’s bid to abolish gun registry fails], ''National Post,'' 5-25-09</ref>. According to rules of p

...ask=view&id=212440&Itemid=33 O.F.A.H. stands behind new bill to scrap long gun registry]</ref>, Conservative Member of Parliament for the riding of Portag ...g_gun_091104/20091105/?hub=TorontoNewHome House votes in principle to kill gun registry]," November 5, 2009</ref>. From there the Bill will go back to a

...ceed the limiting muzzle velocity. That, in turn, disqualified every such gun for the exemption. Each became, therefore, a "real firearm" -- one that, t It all started when the Canadian Firearms Registry [CFR] first noticed (in 2000, ten years after it happened

==Canadian gun registry== ...y]]. In April 2009, [[Dr. John Jones]], the chief ethics advisor to the [[Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police]] quit his post in disgust over, amongst ot

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...thorization to Carry|authorizations to carry]], transfers of firearms, and gun show sponsorship approvals. Each province has a CFO. ...ttp://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/cfo/default_e.asp Chief Firearms Officers], Royal Canadian Mounted Police information page

.../CivilianRangeProject/Cdn_Chiefs_of_Police_Editorial.pdf Safety at Risk if Gun Control Dismantled]" CACP op-ed submission to the Globe and Mail, 04-07-09< ...anadianfirearmsjournal.com/Current/Article01.html A Line in the Sand]" ''[[Canadian Firearms Journal]],'' June/July 2009</ref>.

{{Canadian gun law}}The history of [[gun control]] in [[Canada]] is long and sordid. ...haser's name, the date of the sale and information that could identify the gun.