Thank you very much, Mr. Chair, for giving me the ability to talk with our witnesses here.
I want to thank you both, Mr. Mauser and Mr. Grismer, for participating in this very important study with us this morning by video conference.
There's been a lot of fearmongering by groups and individuals who don't believe that Canadians should have the right to own guns, even though they're law-abiding hunters and farmers and sport shooters. In fact, they have even made statements like the passage of this particular bill will just throw open the gates and allow people to carry guns to places where we wouldn't want guns, like shopping malls and sports arenas.
In fact, I don't see that as being the case at all. When I read the bill I see it as streamlining the paperwork and process. It also strengthens some of the safety aspects of our sport.
Mr. Mauser, you did mention the elimination of challenging the test as a concern, but I think your initial comments said it was perhaps a useful tool in strengthening public safety. I'd like you to comment a little more on that and whether you think requiring people to take the Canadian firearms safety course is a good idea.