In the early development Canada, guns were a predominant tool and was used by the first settlers in Canada for survival. Firearms were used in all of the wars over territory in North America. The first settlers need firearms for hunting, protection, and helped form jobs in the fur trade. Now in the 21 century, firearms are being used in against innocent people, in crimes such as robbery and some firearms are being created that serve no practical purpose except for the purpose of killing people. Not all people with guns are criminals, people use firearm for sport hunting, target shooting, and some collect antiques firearms. Now the government had a choice of prohibiting all weapons, or creating gun registration and licencing. This essay is to prove that gun control is a better course of action compared to the prohibiting all firearms.
             As on January 1, 2001. anyone who owns a firearm, or wishes to be able to own a firearm must apply for a firearms licence. There are 5 different categories of licences, the first one is licence for possession only. This licence allow people that currently own firearms and do not plan on acquiring any additional guns in the future to operate non-restricted firearms, and are able to apply to operate restricted and prohibited firearms. The second type is the licence to obtain and possess firearms. This form of licence allow people to possess, trade, buy and sell firearms. This licence allows the person to not only possess, but also to acquire additional firearms. Third, there is the licence for minors. A minor is a person under the age of 18. This licence allows minors, with parental permission to use firearms, but are not allowed to own their own gun but must borrow from a person of legal age. The forth type is a licence to operate a crossbow. A crossbow is considered a restricted weapon and so needs a licence to operate and to purchase a crossbow. The last type is a 60-day borrowing ...