MPs from different parties don't think a total gun ban in urban areas needs to be discussed

New poll suggests two thirds of Canadians support complete gun ban in urban areas

OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) – Federal politicians of all stripes are dismissing the idea of a complete gun ban in urban areas, even as a new poll suggests two thirds of Canadians support it.

MP after MP seems to be scoffing at the thought of a total ban in urban areas.

Conservative James Bezan doesn’t think it should be discussed. “It would be a complete non-starter and is an affront to the responsible firearms owners in this country.”

“None of those criminals that are using firearms to illicit their crimes have ever taken a firearms training course, have ever bothered getting licensed themselves. So, it’s not going to fix the problem that people think it’s going to fix,” he adds.

They say legitimate hunters and recreational shooters shouldn’t be targeted because of the problems of an illegal gun trade.

Even Liberals like Scott Simms say they understand the concerns about gun violence but bans like this are not the answer.

“People who think that is going to make a big difference, they may feel they’re right on target. But they’re pretty wide of the mark, actually.”

The poll comes as the Trudeau government tries to craft new gun control laws. Legislation is expected next year.