Why and How People Get Guns Illegally: 2010 Government Study
TheGunBlog.ca — Following are excerpts from a 2010 report to the Canadian government on why, where and how people get guns illegally. Highlights No connection between licit or illicit firearm acquisition/possession and public safety. Study based on interviews of 20 incarcerated and non-incarcerated respondents in Quebec. Respondents got guns illegally (1) for self-protection, and (2) to…
