For some time now, the common thread between targeted murders, deaths or injuries of bystanders, communal mourning and even robberies, has been the choice of weapon: handguns.
  • ikidd@lemmy.worldEnglish
    123·
    2 months ago

    Holy shit, was that just a reasoned synopsis that more gun control will have no more effect than it ever did before because most handguns used in violent crime are smuggled in from the US? And that focussing on mental health and social stability are much more important in reducing violence?

    I’m having trouble believing my eyes.

  • spyd3r@sh.itjust.works
    17·
    2 months ago

    Best way to stop gun violence is to lock up violent criminals and remove them from society. Which is the one thing Canadas ““justice”” system refuses to do it seems.

    • gianni@lemmy.caEnglish
      4·
      2 months ago

      Is that really the best way? I believe studies have shown that harsher punishments don’t deter crime.