Open Carry in the Bush

[Iggy]

If theres nothing wrong with why are you so against it?

Nothing wrong with wanting to hunt with a handgun, I want to be able to fly a jet someday, but I'm not allowed, so my dreams go unanswered.
I just don't agree with handgun hunting in Canada.
Like I said, there are places you can go to do it legally.
Let me put it another way.
I don't/won't shoot things that I don't/ won't eat.
That's my choice, my decision.
I'm not out there rallying for the cancellation of coyote and wolf hunting,
but I personally don't want to have anything to do with it.
Big deal
Because you coyote hunt, does that make me an enemy of hunting, no
I just don't want anything to do with it.
Is that allowed, or do all hunters have to have the same opinion.

[Iggy]

Several cops on here disagreed with you. Also as indicated Cops are not as trained as you believed. They are require to pass an exam every 6 months. Some also fail and have to retake it because they cannot hit the target. Also you would be surprised at the number of Cops who do not even know how to handle firearms safely. I suggest you do some research.

I respect most cop opinion but from everything I've heard, I wouldn't classify Gilcrest as a cop, or ex cop, I've heard all the stories, from other cops, some on here

[Marker]

Ok I was going to stay silent, but can't any more. I have been shooting handguns for almost 40 years, for both enjoyment and competition. I also carried a handgun on my duty belt for years before retirement. I have spent lots of time on a range and have known a lot of handgun shooters. I hope some of my retired brothers and sisters don't take offence but.....I would much rather stand beside a civilian handgun shooter than most sworn ones. I have had an officer hit my target on a range on a regular basis. This wouldn't be bad if they were not 5 positions over from me. I have never seen a civilian shooter do this. I have seen range instructors shoot across the range striking a wall with an unintentional discharge. Never seen a civilian do that. there should be nothing wrong with open carry while in the bush. Personally, I think the gang bangers and thugs who carry may think different if they issued CCW's in Canada to anyone who wanted to go thru a course. I live and worked a border town across from Detroit, so we were one of the largest ports of entry for illegal firearms making their way down the 401 to TO. Comparing a hunter with a criminal who carries a gun, and shoots another criminal IS CRIMINAL. We are not criminals, so don't compare me having a handgun in the bush to shoot a grouse to a drug dealer shooting another over turf.

Well I was not going to make any more posts on this thread as I was a bit out of my league in my earlier post, but I have learned from those who know more than me.

Thank you for your comments. And thank you for your service.

[dutchhunter]

Nothing wrong with wanting to hunt with a handgun, I want to be able to fly a jet someday, but I'm not allowed, so my dreams go unanswered.
I just don't agree with handgun hunting in Canada.
Like I said, there are places you can go to do it legally.
Let me put it another way.
I don't/won't shoot things that I don't/ won't eat.
That's my choice, my decision.
I'm not out there rallying for the cancellation of coyote and wolf hunting,
but I personally don't want to have anything to do with it.
Big deal
Because you coyote hunt, does that make me an enemy of hunting, no
I just don't want anything to do with it.
Is that allowed, or do all hunters have to have the same opinion.

help me understand what is so wrong with me sitting in my treestand with my 44 mag revolver with 4 power scope waiting for a whitetail deer to come by .you can do it with a bow crossbow o shotgun and in most places in Ontario you may us a high power rifle very high power if you wish even a 375 or 410 .for the real big guys you could even us a 50 cal .how am I any more of a danger then any of the others .with my revolver .give me one good reason please .Dutch

[Hunter John]

There is no good reason Dutch just irrational liberal fear.

[huntaway]

They are all tools. None are more dangerous than the other when used properly.

HA

[KawarthaGoose]

Why not a grenade launcher, M16, flamethrower or tank? They are all tools and no more dangerous than anything else if used properly.

There obviously has to be limits on these things ... its not a liberal fear thing ... its simply that the majority rules.

[greatwhite]

If you think most cops on the force have ,ore knowledge of firearms then the average owner you will be sadly mistake. I know one of the trainers for Ottawa. Most Police barely pass.

I respect most cop opinion but from everything I've heard, I wouldn't classify Gilcrest as a cop, or ex cop, I've heard all the stories, from other cops, some on here

[greatwhite]

I suggest we ban any and all guns capable of firing a second shot. In fact maybe all guns should be banned a bow an arrow is suitable isn't it?

Why not a grenade launcher, M16, flamethrower or tank? They are all tools and no more dangerous than anything else if used properly.

There obviously has to be limits on these things ... its not a liberal fear thing ... its simply that the majority rules.

[blasted_saber]

What makes a handgun any more dangerous then a rifle?

Why not a grenade launcher, M16, flamethrower or tank? They are all tools and no more dangerous than anything else if used properly.

There obviously has to be limits on these things ... its not a liberal fear thing ... its simply that the majority rules.