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How impactful is the federal firearms ban on gun violence and crime?


Published on 2024-12-10 17:01:05 - MSN
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  • The federal government's recent gun ban expansion has received some mixed reviews, with many debating the effectiveness of the restrictions. Global's crime commentator, Hank Idsinga joins Miranda Anthistle with more on the debate.

The video from MSN discusses the impact of Canada's federal firearms ban, which was enacted to address gun violence and crime. It highlights that the ban, which includes over 1,500 models of assault-style firearms, aims to reduce the availability of these weapons to prevent their use in criminal activities. The discussion includes perspectives from law enforcement, who believe that while the ban might help in the long term, immediate effects on reducing gun crime might be limited due to the existing circulation of illegal firearms. Critics argue that the ban might not significantly impact gun violence since many crimes are committed with illegally obtained guns. Additionally, the video touches on the debate over gun rights versus public safety, with some gun owners and advocates expressing concerns over the infringement of their rights. The effectiveness of the ban is still under scrutiny, with calls for more comprehensive strategies including better border control, mental health support, and community programs to tackle the root causes of gun violence.

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