Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present a petition from residents in Okanagan-Similkameen-Merritt who continue to be concerned about the suggestion of increased legislation for firearms owners.
The petitioners point out that current legislation regulates the acquisition and possession of firearms through a complex, expensive and rigorous regulatory scheme and the petitioners are opposed to further legislation for firearms acquisition and possession. They call on government to provide strict guidelines and mandatory sentencing for the use or possession of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime.
I concur with my petitioners.