Well, it is an issue on which I have first hand information from a respectable member of this group who doesn't want to post for personal reasons though I have urged him to be open about it. It is his choice and not mine whether he does this or not. And, it is a darn sight more concrete information than your speculation on the subject.bsinha";p="3772 wrote: However, *are* Canadian authorities actually using ethnicity as a criterion for licensing?
That seems to imply that Indians are applying for licences and being rejected by the authorities based on their ethnicity.
If you are correct, that is a rather serious issue.
Montreal spree killer was Indian
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Whenever such incident happens there is a fall out, one it acts as a catalyst, is followed by one or two similar incidents, Montreal, Colorado and then Wisconsin. Another real aspect of this is profiling of the perpetrator of the crime, it could be persons background, profession,race or anything and of course tightening of gun laws. I know someone in Canada who has been trying for gun license, the paper work, effort, etc were enough to turn him off. His opinion was there is an intimidation factor in the process and it wasn?t worth the trouble.. The paper work sometimes requires references from local or known community members. If one has recently moved into the neighborhood its hard to find a referee. Its sad because his new property is surrounded by lot of game and there is safety aspect also.