If You Have A Shotgun

[JoePa]

[QUOTE=GW11;1169191]Canadians can have a legally stored shotgun loaded in a matter of seconds if they're smart about where they store stuff.

But remember - seconds count - can mean life or death - no matter how you practice it is going to take more time to get gun and load it then it is to just grab a loaded gun readily available -

[Fox]

[QUOTE=JoePa;1169201]

Canadians can have a legally stored shotgun loaded in a matter of seconds if they're smart about where they store stuff.

But remember - seconds count - can mean life or death - no matter how you practice it is going to take more time to get gun and load it then it is to just grab a loaded gun readily available -

I have never once met a Canadian who has had this concern, home invasions with no connection to organized crime is essentially non-existent here, you would be more likely to be killed by a plane crashing on you then having a heavily armed group of people coming into your house when you are sleeping.

Remember though, you have to sleep at some point, if you have your gun, in your hands while you are sleeping, even fully loaded, you can be killed before you even wake up.

[JoePa]

Fox you may be right but let me tell you something - crime was not around to the extent it is now when I was growing up - we didn't,t have to be on the alert- things changed a lot - mark my word things will also change north of the border - just a question of time -

[fratri]

Fox you may be right but let me tell you something - crime was not around to the extent it is now when I was growing up - we didn't,t have to be on the alert- things changed a lot - mark my word things will also change north of the border - just a question of time -

Maybe Joe, things have changed because people/society have changed. At one time we were to watch out for one another now it seems like more and more society is more concerned about oneself.
We have police adds saying Make sure you lock your vehicle and put valuables out of sight. (accepting the fact we might be robbed and it will be our fault) The police adds should read differently, something that says Citizens stand up lets fight against (keep a look out) criminals together.
We (citizens) should not be trained to be afraid of others but that's exactly what those adds from the police do to us.

[js4fn]

Joe all I have to do is roll over try to get more sleep I’ll need it to clean up the mess the dogs make

[Fox]

Fox you may be right but let me tell you something - crime was not around to the extent it is now when I was growing up - we didn't,t have to be on the alert- things changed a lot - mark my word things will also change north of the border - just a question of time -

Our highest violent crime rates were in the 70s, so they were around when you were younger but before I was born.

There was one incident when I talked to my dad about having a gun close by at night, there was a guy who murdered 2 in Detroit then a couple in SW Ontario and was caught up near Pembroke Ontario, he was at a new house with no cell coverage and rural.

In 37 years there was once, I have had move concerns about bears coming in the door than people.

[JoePa]

See what I mean - https://www.foxnews.com/us/phoenix-h...-footage-shows

[fratri]

See what I mean - https://www.foxnews.com/us/phoenix-h...-footage-shows

Did anyone turn them in, probably not and there lies the problem of today.

[73hunter]

Yes I see what you mean Joe, but if that happens to you up here it’s almost guaranteed to be because you are involved in organized crime or drugs, it doesn’t happen randomly

[Badenoch]

Yes I see what you mean Joe, but if that happens to you up here it’s almost guaranteed to be because you are involved in organized crime or drugs, it doesn’t happen randomly

I wonder how often random home invasions actually occur in the U.S. despite America's fascination with the topic. Among the distinguishing features between American and Canadian culture is the reason to buy firearms. Americans are far more likely to buy guns in anticipation of using them on another person should the need arise while Canadians are more likely to buy guns for hunting or target shooting.

I've never bought a gun thinking that one day I might have to defend my home and perhaps kill someone. I own some guns that would be suitable for the purpose but that is not why they are here in the first place nor do I anticipate or harbour fantasies about using them in that capacity.