So he was already prohibited from possessing firearms, let’s prohibit him even more! Makes total sense, right?
this post was submitted on 11 Nov 2025
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The prohibition for 10 years means he now cannot legally get a PAL and legally buy firearms. I get it, it seems pointless, but its about preventing legal firearms from reaching people unfit to use them responsibly. The illegal side still needs to be addressed by confronting the illegal gun trade.
I understand the purpose of the restriction but is 27 days in jail followed by 12 months of probation really going to dissuade him from repeating the past? Even though this is not in Toronto I recall their police association coming out and saying they barely have the resources to check in on people that are on probation.
I agree the punishment should be harsher than that for carrying a prohibited weapon, but i do think the 10 year prohibitation from firearms is adequate, assuming this is his last run in with the law aside from maybe a simple traffic ticket.
assuming this is his last run in with the law
Given his history, that assumption seems a bit like wishful thinking.
But maybe if there is some proper resources made available and if he sincerely takes advantage of them, he might have a chance of rehabilitation.
My uncles were arrested so many times that cops would immediately over react to anyone with the same last name (they liked to get drunk and fight the cops). They ended up with similar weapons bans. As a kid i thought for sure they'd end up life in prison at some point. Instead they both eventually turned their lives around. My uncle is now able to get his PAL and he is looking forward to learning how to hunt.
People can change, although access and use of rehab resources can definitely help.
they barely have the resources to check in on people that are on probation.
Given that 1/3 of the force is under invesigation and on ~~paid vacation~~ administrative leave.
That's the Conservative way, make things more illegal and all problems will be solved.
Drake John Eric Guitard Metallic
That's quite the name.