I absolutely will, sir.
They pay the price for crime committed by others. The focus on legal handgun ownership as a way to reduce violent crimes with guns is misguided. Legally owned firearms are not the cause of increasing violent crime; gangs, drug dealers and smugglers use illegal guns and are the problem.
Finally, I am proud to represent Canada at the world level in IPSC. IPSC is an official member of the Global Association of International Sports Federations and the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sports, AIMS. AIMS is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and has signed a memorandum of understanding with the IOC.
I ask that consideration be given to IPSC being added as a sport shooting discipline as part of the exemption to Bill C-21in proposed paragraph 97.1(b).
I welcome any questions that you may have. Thank you.