Guns In Canada History

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Guns in Canada History GUNS IN CANADA In my research project I go to be discussing the following subjects, the history of gun control in Canada, gun crimes in Canada with guns, ongoing debates on firearm use. Gun Control “Uncontrolled ownership and use of firearms, especially handguns, is a serious threat to the public’s health”. Through the years the history of gun control has changed. The history of gun control dates back as early as the beginnings of Confederation where the weapon of choice was usually a musket. A musket is a muzzle loaded smooth bore long gun, fired from the shoulder. Muskets were designed for use by infantry. In 1885 the federal parliament conducted a system of gun control in the North West Territories to hinder the Red River Rebellion for the Metis Rights Louis Reil was the spokesperson for Metis. The Metis were people typically of French and Indian origins. The River Rebellion was a series of events related to the 1869 establishment of a provisional government by…show more content…
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