What is worrying us is seeing how more and more Canadians are looking to protect themselves with firearms. We see it, we hear it and it's in the media. Giving all sorts of exemptions would legitimize people's desire to protect themselves with a firearm. That is the most dangerous thing.
We have always used firearms in Canada, but mainly for subsistence and trophy hunting, not to protect ourselves. This new use is not in keeping with Canada's strategy and values. In our opinion, the more bans on assault-style guns and handguns are enforced and the fewer exemptions are granted, the stronger our bills will be.