Madam Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36, I am pleased to present four petitions containing over 1,000 names.
The first one is from Mr. Kralkay of Prince George, B.C. The second one is from Mr. Hackman and others of Prince George, B.C. The third one is from Mr. Carvell of Houston, B.C. in my riding. The fourth one is from the Fort Trap and Handgun Club in Fort St. James which is in Prince George-Bulkley Valley riding as well.
These petitions and the 1,000 names contained therein request that Parliament support laws that will severely punish all violent criminals who use weapons in the commission of a crime. They request also that Parliament support new Criminal Code firearms control provisions that recognize and protect the rights of law-abiding citizens to own and use recreational firearms.
They request the support of legislation that will repeal and modify existing gun control laws which have not improved public safety, have proven not to be cost effective, or have proven to be overly complex so as to be ineffective or unenforceable.
I personally support these petitions 100 per cent.