Black Market Showdown: One Problem with Canada’s Gun Control Laws

By Beth Baumann

After Sunday’s shooting in Quebec and the capture of two terrorists, Canada is now facing one harsh reality: their gun control laws are creating a black market for firearms.

In order to obtain a gun, Canadians must go through a rigorous process of completing and passing the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC), mailing in an application and waiting a minimum of 28 days for approval. If the person is approved, he or she received as Possession Acquisition License (PAL). This means they’re legally allowed to own a firearm. The downside, however, are that there are stipulations as far as what type of gun can be possessed. Most handguns and some rifles are not allowed under this license.

If a Canadian wants to own a firearm that is restricted, he or she has to go through an additional safety course, the Canadian Firearms Restrict Safety Course (CFRSC), and pay another application fee. Obtaining a CFRSC, however, doesn’t give the person the legal right to concealed carry.

In addition to undergoing extensive training, applications and licensing, the Canadian government looks into a potential owner’s criminal record, mental health and even require third-party references.

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Source:: Bearing Arms