The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Your Turn on Gun Control in Canada
Oct 2, 2025
The podcast dives deep into the heated topic of gun control in Canada, showcasing a spectrum of opinions from hunters defending current laws to those calling for stricter regulations. Listeners hear anecdotes about U.S. firearms crossing the border and the implications for Canadian safety. The discussion touches on the need for licensing and training, as well as debates over handguns and assault-style weapon bans. A Random Ranter critique adds a twist, targeting the leadership style of Trump. Overall, it's a call for civil discussion on a critical issue.
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Diverse, Thoughtful Public Opinions
- The episode showcases a wide diversity of informed, reasoned opinions on gun control from across Canada.
- Will Mansbridge says many letters challenged his own views and highlighted nuanced local perspectives.
Summer In Rural Michigan
- Joshua Winters recounts visiting rural Michigan and seeing people casually carry military-style rifles in public spaces.
- He contrasts that with Canadian urban policing response times and safer norms he prefers.
Illegal Imports Drive Gun Crime
- Multiple writers argue illegal smuggling from the U.S. fuels gun crime, not licensed Canadian owners.
- They view political bans as symbolic and unlikely to curb criminal access to firearms.