10 Dead in British Columbia School Shooting
The Spin
Right narrative
This shooting proves that restrictive gun laws fail to stop determined criminals while burdening lawful citizens. Despite costing taxpayers over $1 billion, Canada's firearm legislation has not prevented tragedies like this, instead targeting law-abiding hunters and sport shooters rather than addressing criminal activity. The government releases violent offenders on bail, yet it blames legal gun owners for smuggled handgun violence in cities, ignoring border security failures and gang activity.
Left narrative
This tragedy underscores why Canada must continue strengthening its gun control framework. Canada's comprehensive gun control measures are designed to prevent tragedies like this by removing dangerous assault-style firearms from communities, strengthening border enforcement with 1,000 new officers and implementing red flag laws that protect victims of domestic violence. The national handgun freeze and expanded licence revocation provisions directly address the weapons used in violence while still respecting legitimate sporting uses.
