Gun Registry

In 2001, there was a registry created requiring people within Canada to register their personal guns. That way the police can track the guns to the gun owners and be able to keep track of gun usage.  Being a woman in Canada, I feel as if this is extremely important aspect to have in gun ownership. It’s also a way to attempt higher safety among citizens. Law didn’t require this registry until 2003. After it had become legal, many crimes such as suicide and other forms of gun violence was significantly reduced.

            Guns are not a big part of the Canadian society as they are in America. Gun violence and crimes in America is significantly higher than in Canada. Initiating the gun registry actually helped reduce criminal activity. On another note, there is a lot of media, specifically video games, that I feel as if are influencing the youth today. All of these games such as Grand Theft Auto promote gun violence, theft and violence against women. These are the type of games that surround children today and they grow up to be a lot more aggressive. There have been numerous studies done that showed increased aggressiveness when playing violent video games versus having a more active past time. It’s as if we are creating youth to be violent criminals in the future. That’s why it’s so important to have a gun registry because anything we can do to help track the spread of violence is going to help Canada in the long run.

            Having a gun registry helps track guns as well as helps solve crimes faster. It might be taking away from our freedom, but when it comes to protecting the society as whole, it usually trumps individual rights. 

Clear Violence in Grand Theft Auto (Video Game)