Madam Speaker, the second petition adds to the growing number of Canadians, particularly in my riding of Okanagan-Similkameen-Merritt, concerned about the proposed additional gun legislation.
The petitioners are calling upon Parliament to oppose further legislation for firearms acquisition and possession and to provide strict guidelines and mandatory sentences for use or possession of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime.
There are 42 names on this petition which, added to the other petitions received in my riding, adds up to 1,314 people. The common sense of the common people is clearly saying they fear a government that will not listen to the people more than they fear a law-abiding citizen with a gun.