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[–] ohshit604@lemmy.halstead.host 0 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

2.4 million folks who have their PAL in this country with a population of 40.5 million people, that’s 6.17% of the population.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Possession_and_Acquisition_Licence

https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/canada-population/

It’s important to note while people may have their PAL, they don’t necessarily own firearms.

[–] Nonconfrontational@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] BillyTheKid2@lemmy.ca -1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

We'd run out of ammunition first

[–] Nonconfrontational@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Sharp sticks with shit on them will do, as we've seen from history.

[–] BillyTheKid2@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

History may have a cadence but it doesnt repeat.

If we want a chance we need nukes and mass drone production.

[–] Nonconfrontational@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] BillyTheKid2@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

We have decided not to use nukes. I would be happy to build one of they change the laws, but I have too many obligations to go to jail currently.

[–] Nonconfrontational@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago

I've got a buddy who's pretty handy, we'll get him on it.

[–] codydodd@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

Also important to note most who do have a PAL and who do have firearms, usually have more than one.