NCJ Number
163457
Journal
New York Law School Journal of International and Comparative Law Volume: 15 Issue: 2/3 Dated: (1995) Pages: 315-343
Date Published
1995
Length
29 pages
Annotation
This Note compares Canada's experience with gun control debate to the United States' experience.
Abstract
The Note attempts to answer two fundamental questions: (1) does gun control work; and (2) can the United States effectively legislate strong gun control measures without compromising its constitutionally guaranteed civil liberties. Several reasonable Canadian approaches address American state sovereignty concerns and are coupled with incentive-based compliance measures comparable to measures the United States has successfully adopted for the safe handling of motor vehicles. The measures would improve gun control enforcement without denying law-abiding American citizens the fundamental right to own a gun. The recommended regulations fall into four broad categories: banned weapons, licensing and education, registration and purchase, and safe handling. By providing the states with compelling incentives to adopt uniform regulations, the role of the Federal Government in the ultimate execution of these policies can be minimized. Footnotes