I think you can learn the skills within our existing legal framework. If I were to introduce someone to firearms that has no prior firearms experience we'd be starting with a 22 or maybe even a pellet gun. Access to currently prohibited weapons to further advance individuals that already possess skills is a completely different topic. This doesn't even start to address the realities of the role of firearms in modern conflict.

There's lots of more valuable ways for people to spend their time "preparing" for whatever the future holds for us. If someone thinks that prohibited weapons are the key to survival they can seek training through other means like joining the reserves. Or take an active role in politics and work towards changing the legislation. Or if things are so bad already then break the law and learn/possess those weapons anyway.

[–] ohshit604@lemmy.halstead.host 1 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

with a 22 or maybe even a pellet gun.

Be me - purchases a Kriss Vector .22Lr, shot it once at the range, bought an optic for it, planned to take it out again, government bans it because “it’s a weapon of warfare” and shouldn’t be in the hands of civilians.

To say I was disappointed is an understatement.

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[–] ZombieCyborgFromOuterSpace@piefed.ca 1 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

I wouldn't condone breaking any laws.

[–] oscarmeyer82@lemmy.world 1 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

I generally agree with that sentiment. With respect to Canada's firearms laws I think the legislation we had was decent including the previously available restricted licenses for handguns. I'm not personally and advocate for handguns but I think the requirements for storage, transportation, background checks, etc. allowed those that wanted to pursue the hobby to do so while also maintaining a level of safety for the general public. There's probably some tweaks to be made and loopholes to close but a decent framework.

I don't think we're at this point in Canada but I would condone breaking laws that are amoral or unethical. To take it to an extreme, I support the actions of the resistance fighters that were breaking the laws of nazi Germany. I was intending to convey something more along the lines that if someone believes so strongly that was the only path to keeping themself and their loved ones safe then they have the freewill to act accordingly, they'll just have to live with the consequences of their actions.

[–] ZombieCyborgFromOuterSpace@piefed.ca 1 points 10 hours ago

Ok. You're taking this a little too deep. I was only referencing your comment about breaking the law with regards to firearms.