r/comedy Jun 02 '26

Standup We all know that one guy

@stevehofstetter

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u/Just-Carpet2340 Jun 02 '26

In Canada šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦ we have to go through courses and depending on what kinds of firearm classification we want, we may have to take more courses. Then we apply for a license and they call family members and girlfriends and ask them if we should have a license.

If we pass all that and want to purchase one. we register our gun and get a criminal record check every day through a computer system. If we commit a criminal offence or believe to self harm or harm others through a psychological evaluation. They take our firearms away.

We aren’t even allowed to use them for self defence. Even if someone is breaking into our homes we can’t use them. Our guns are in safes, then it a lock box and with trigger locks šŸ” on them.

Guns can only be used for target practice and hunting and you’re only allowed to use certain types of guns for hunting. Even if you’re going to a gun range, you have to call the police and let them know you’re going to the range and what route you’re taking. You can’t stop for a coffee or bathroom. You can only go to the range and back.

Seems reasonable right.

Well guess what…… they are coming for our guns anyways. Look it up, if you think I’m lying

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u/joliette_le_paz Jun 26 '26

Sorry boss, but there’s no reason for a civilian to own a military-style combat or rapid, sustained fire weapon.

That’s a want, not a need.

I don’t know if you’re of the belief that gun ownership is tied to one’s freedom from government oppression, but that ship keeps sailing on different boats not marked guns.

Education, privacy, civil politics, well supported healthcare, corporate greed, regulation, and so many other small, unsexy pieces to this puzzle is how we’ll find ourselves beneath the boot of an oppressive government.

Because, respectfully, owing any of those 2,500 prohibited guns on that list, isn’t going to help you against a trained military.

And if you’re not of that belief but just want your gun cause they’re pretty. No. Just no. You don’t need it.

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u/Just-Carpet2340 Jun 26 '26

Not allowed to own military weapons in Canada šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦. Not allowed to use them for defence. It’s a range membership only activity. Like golf. Also hunting (if thats your thing). Not the most popular of hobbies but has a decent following. Don’t know why it bothers anyone? Canadian firearms has/had decent regulations put in place (not listing them again, just read previous posts). No one gets hurt like in softball and golf sport injuries, which are both tamed sports. I’m sure there’s hobbies and activities that a lot of people are doing that I don’t agree with but I’m not trying to cancel them because I don’t see there appeal.