It was expressed that more long-term funding and support for community-level programs and initiatives is needed to prevent violent crime. More broadly, some stakeholders voiced concerns with how children and youth are increasingly desensitized to gang and gun culture because of the news, popular media and video games. Armalytics provides data exploration and analytics tools for firearms-related data in Canada including our interactive Firearms Reference Table. “We need to worry less about border crossings and more… Why is this person not thinking about accessing job opportunities instead [of committing a crime or joining a gang]?”.
Strong support for a ban on firearms in major urban centers. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Cukier said even without a complete picture of where guns used in crime are coming from, she believes laws like the federal government's ban on assault-style firearms still have to go ahead. Many expressed frustrations with the use of the term, suggesting that it is inaccurate and misleading (particularly with reference to the U.S. definition used in the engagement process). Households in Ontario still had the lowest percentage of firearms at 14.2 percent (Block, 1998:7). Additionally, some emphasized the need to mobilize community members to be actively involved and to ensure initiatives are culturally appropriate. A cross tabulation analyzed the relationship between their answer to this question and other variables, specifically their gun ownership status and demographic information. Those in support of a ban or further restrictions recognized that while firearms could still be available illegally if a ban were implemented, further restrictions could reduce the number diverted to illicit purposes. Throughout the questionnaire, respondents had the opportunity to provide their own perspectives and ideas on what they thought would be most effective.
Once all submissions were reviewed, the analysis aimed to identify both overarching and divergent themes across stakeholders. This type of approach helps individuals and families build resilience and prevent their involvement in criminal activities resulting in gun violence. Leveraging their experience could help decision-makers better understand the issues involved and potential impacts of legislative changes (e.g., protection of livestock for rural landowners, financial impact on small businesses), thereby informing solutions to reduce violent crime involving firearms while not impeding the lawful use of firearms by Canadians. Of these: 758 did not support a limit, 299 did support a limit, 56 requested additional information, and 30 provided feedback on the engagement process.
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{58} [51] (77) Address underlying causes of firearm violence: One point of consensus for many stakeholders and public participants – including both those who oppose and support a ban – is the need to address the socioeconomic conditions that can lead to gun violence. The demographic data captured was gender, age, province/territory, area of residence (urban, rural or remote) and ethnicity. The cross tabulation shows variations by age group, suggesting a relationship between someone’s age and their support for further action on assault-style firearms, where older people are more supportive of action. For men, 16% were supportive of further action, 83% were not supportive, and 1% had no opinion. Even when those who use a firearm in their job are included in that figure, it is still likely to be lower than five percent (Block, 1998: 12-13; Gabor, 1997:5; Sacco, 1995).
Some felt this requires more adequate funding to support community-level services and reduce barriers to access these services. Some went further to suggest that the use of the term is sensationalist as it misrepresents the various applications of firearms. Additionally, participants emphasized the value of having more data related to root causes of gun violence, informing further research and strategic decisions to target specific communities and make effective socioeconomic investments. In total, 77 stakeholders participated in these sessions. This is only the data they didn’t redact! x�bb�g`b``� � ��
A cross tabulation was completed to analyze the relationship between their answer to this question and other variables, specifically their gun ownership status and demographic information. Full-autos have been banned since the ‘60's, and magazine capacities above 5 rounds in semi-autos is already banned as well.”. “An assault rifle by definition requires select fire with a full-auto option.
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The percentage of households owning at least one firearm varies considerably across Canada (Angus Reid, 1991; Block, 1998).
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They stated there needs to be greater focus on enforcing existing regulations and more broadly, differentiating between illicit and legal firearms use.
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These ideas are discussed in greater length later under the theme “Provide educational opportunities for children and youth”. {1999} [1998] (1997), Juristat: The association also wants to "standardize definitions of key firearm-related concepts," said spokesperson Natalie Wright in an email. The above information is believed to be accurate. After that it’s beyond our control. This coded data then served as the foundation for analysis and reporting on the questionnaire responses, which involved a thorough review and synthesis of responses under each code/theme. Efforts to reach all ages are important; many stakeholders who work directly with children and youth discussed the often “clear trajectory” for at-risk individuals who are more likely to join gangs or go to jail.
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In the late 1970s, controls of intermediate strength were introduced. Of the responses received, 1103 were sent via email, 58 were sent via mail, and 8 were sent via fax. 133,322 respondents answered this question. There is not enough reliable data to know where Canadians who legally own firearms get them. 0000001812 00000 n These factors include poverty, a lack of education or employment opportunities, lack of mental health supports and social exclusion. Handguns: 110 = 65% Overall, surveys suggest that more people in rural areas own firearms than in urban locations. Supporting these efforts requires sustained funding. 0000004282 00000 n "That's like saying we shouldn't try to treat breast cancer because lung cancer is a big problem.
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Based on the findings of three surveys, Gabor reported that about 70 percent of firearm owners said hunting was the primary reason they owned firearms (Gabor, 1994: 12). In the United States, 81 percent of firearm-owning households had long guns and 58 percent had handguns (Block, 1998:3-6). What measures are likely to be the most effective. The questionnaire contained a series of quantitative and qualitative questions aimed at gathering citizens’ views on potential limiting of access to handguns and assault-style firearms, focusing efforts on illicit or legally-owned firearms, and various aspects of the illicit market, including smuggling, theft and straw purchasing.
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