Video: In the Senate – SECD Meeting 3 SAVANTS
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@skillsgaptrainer “It’s evident that there are a few valid concerns raised by Liberal MPs and law enforcement agencies regarding the “excessive distribution” and ownership of firearms, or market “over-saturation”. One of the consultants to police leader in a previous SECD meeting, mentioned a 50% increase in handgun sales recently, something like this. The issue at hand may not necessarily be the introduction of increasingly complex legislation or new legislation such as May 2020 OIC or Bill C-21, adding further burden to society and introducing system design issues that threaten the viability of well engineered and secure society design of 21st century. Instead, the focus could shift towards raising the bar on who qualifies as a firearm owner. Though experts look for medical models to figure out how to predict crime, and say this route is not a possible route to pursue in terms of the qualification standards for RPALs, due to an absence of crime prediction models which could be used as crime predictors based on citizen metrics, this explanation is only the explanation of one discipline (medicine). STEM and data analysts are able to access data from across multiple disciplines, and it is likely that it can be quickly discovered various metrics using AI and data analysis as to the correlates of crime and social and professional activity (economic and resilience standard of citizens), and these could be introduced into the licensing system towards ensuring a higher licensing standard for background checks is achieved.
One critical aspect that needs attention is the standards for background checks when granting individuals the privilege of firearm ownership. The current process often falls short of a comprehensive evaluation. A witness recently testified at a recent SECD meeting, that in fact the police do not have resources to pursue conversation, communications and investigations with references. To address this gap, we propose a more holistic approach that considers a broader range of criteria for comprehensive multi-disciplinary background checks.
The crux of the matter “may be” that individuals present themselves to the Chief Firearms Officer (CFO) with an ostensibly legitimate interest in target shooting, recreational shooting, sports shooting, claiming they intend to use the firearms for recreational purposes at shooting ranges or for hunting. However, some owners actions may tell a different story when they amass numerous firearms without ever genuinely engaging in the sports shooting community or hunting communities. This might involve not registering with sports shooting federations like IPSC, PRS, or 3-Gun, action pistol, merely accumulating firearms without a true passion for sports, hunting, firearm education, firearm innovation, gunsmithing, etc.
This prompts us to reflect on the intended purpose of these firearms within Canada. Are we genuinely participating in the sports and recreation some claim they doing, or are we, in effect, keeping handguns and semi-rifles at home, sometime within more dense and difficult to survive communities such as Vancouver and Toronto, experiencing financial stress, and not experiencing the growth of sports shooting in rural world as was the original intent of purchasing these firearms? It’s crucial to remember that legal firearm owners are not to blame in any way, and they should not be unfairly targeted, and this issue should not be overlooked by police when they attempt to reduce the firearms level saturation in Canada.
Not sure how much support level is within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) may pertaining to Bill C-21, perhaps it goes both ways, or perhaps everyone is against Bill C-21, but we believe the RCMP leaders comprehend that in markets like the United States, oversaturation of firearms—where there are more firearms than people—is probably the reason for the large crime rates there. In light of this, the Canadian firearms community should struggle yet again, to participation in sports shooting federations and clubs, and fortify these institutions. Hopefully, individual gun owners have enough capital to go to ranges nowadays, and be members of sports shooting clubs. By genuinely contributing to the growth of these communities, and spreading the sports shooting stars reach and influence in Candaa, we can demonstrate our passion and dedication to the public, moving beyond mere words and anger in online threads.
The path forward is clear: it’s time to actively engage in sports shooting, to create a culture of Marksmanship, to bolster the size and vibrancy of these sporting communities, and to show the RCMP and the wider public that we are sincere about our commitment to responsible firearm ownership and sports participation. By adopting more comprehensive standards for background checks, the police can further ensure that only individuals genuinely committed to responsible firearm ownership and professional development in firearms discipline related science, police science and military science and athletic science, these kind of people are then are granted this tremendous privilege, or should we say right. 🙂 Ok. If this makes anyone upset in this thread. Don’t go ballistic because we literally spent a year to fight against Bill C-21 and May 2020 OIC.“
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/EDr_-Oi6XW4?si=sAUX873jdBi01rvW
Related books and resources:
“Guns, Democracy, and the Insurrectionist Idea” by Joshua Horwitz and Casey Anderson: This book can provide readers with an understanding of the complex relationship between gun ownership, legal frameworks, and democratic societies, which is pertinent to discussions on firearm accountability and regulation.
“More Guns, Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun Control Laws” by John R. Lott Jr.: Although controversial, Lott’s analysis offers insights into the effects of gun ownership on crime rates, which might be relevant for discussions on firearms market saturation and responsible ownership.
“The Bias Against Guns: Why Almost Everything You’ve Heard About Gun Control Is Wrong” by John R. Lott Jr.: This book further explores the impact of gun control laws and can provide a counterpoint to typical arguments, helping to deepen the debate around firearm legislation and ethics.
“Shooting to Live” by William E. Fairbairn and Eric A. Sykes: Focused on the use and control of firearms for self-defense, this book might enrich discussions about the intended use of firearms and responsible ownership.
“Gun Control in the Third Reich: Disarming the Jews and ‘Enemies of the State‘” by Stephen P. Halbrook: By examining historical instances of gun control, this book offers perspectives on the implications of firearm legislation and ownership rights, adding depth to the conversation on legal ownership rights and legislation scrutiny.
“Canadian Firearms Law” by Solomon Friedman: As a comprehensive guide to firearms law in Canada, this book is directly relevant to discussions on Bill C-21, May 2020 OIC, and the legal context of firearm ownership in Canada.
“Armed America: The Remarkable Story of How and Why Guns Became as American as Apple Pie” by Clayton E. Cramer: This historical account provides context that could help understand the cultural and social underpinnings of gun ownership, applicable to discussions on Canadian versus American firearm cultures.
“Negotiating Public Health in a Globalized World: Global Health Diplomacy in Action” by David P. Fidler: While not directly about firearms, this book offers insights into how complex public safety and policy issues are negotiated globally, relevant to the integration of advanced data analytics in owner vetting.
“Applied Data Science: Lessons Learned for the Data-Driven Business” by Martin Braschler, Thilo Stadelmann, and Kurt Stockinger: Provides foundational knowledge on how advanced data analytics can be applied to various fields, which could inform the proposal for data-driven licensing and vetting processes for firearm ownership.
“Social Networks and the Economics of Sports” by Plácido Rodríguez, Stefan Késenne, and Brad R. Humphreys: Although focused on sports economics, this book can offer insights into how sports shooting communities can be strengthened and supported, which ties back to the post’s emphasis on engaging in sports shooting and community building.
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