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The COVID-19 virus has thrown a scare into the Canadian public. Besides the usual run on the stores for the necessities of life, one of the results of the virus\u2019 appearance has been a run on firearms businesses nationwide for guns and ammunition. In recent days, firearm retailers have received many inquiries about purchasing guns and ammunition from unlicensed indi-viduals. Of course, they were promptly informed it is not lawful for them to purchase or possess them, and the months-long bureaucratic process they must endure to do so. On one hand, I honestly don\u2019t under-stand why otherwise rational adults suddenly pick a time of uncertainty to panic and buy arms for their defense. On the other hand, I completely understand the concern. We\u2019ve all been there. But it\u2019s something which should be done with serious and sober reflection, not in the midst of some eleventh-hour crisis.<\/p>\nDownload \/ View Journal<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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