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A restricted firearm doesn't necessarily mean that it's banned. Instead, it means that they are harder to get and require different circumstances to own and operate.

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Owning a firearm requires extensive background checks and many permits and licenses.

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Banned weapons are weapons that legally cannot be purchased by any Canadians.

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Firearms banned in Canada include: all automatic and semi-automatic weapons (M16, AR-15, M14), explosive weapons and high caliber shotguns and rifles.

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Banned firearms do not apply to the armed forces and RCMP

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Firearms must remain within the size parameters perscribed by the federal government (barrels under 105mm or bigger), as to avoid easily concealing weapons.

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You must be above the age of 18 and have no criminal record, although speeding tickets do not count.

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During the early days of Canadian history, firearms were a very important part of life. They were used for hunting, protection and sometimes crimes, which often occurred whilst Canada was still a frontier nation

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For the first 30 years of Canadian history, firearms were not only completely legal, but critical to the citizens of the period

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The first federal gun laws were instituted in 1892, and required a permit to own a handgun unless probable cause could be provided for owning said firearm. Following laws and restrictions would progress through the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.

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If a Canadian has committed a serious felony (stealing, violence, ect), they will be denied the access to own a firearm.

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The first firearm restriction in Canada was impemented in 1892.

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The first banning of firearms was in 1968, and banned weapons like rocket propelled grenades and and high power machine guns.

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I believe that banning or limiting firearms in our country to the extent that they are now is wrong. I don't believe that we should arm the populous to the teeth or unban every firearm in existence and create an anarchist hell. I just want to go to the range with the boys and have some fun.