Violence levels in Canada are on a rise. Statistics Canada reports that approximately 60% of violent crimes are committed using guns, up from 40% a few decades ago. The number of gun-related crimes has risen by over 10% over the past 2 years. Every day, newspaper headlines and news shows on TV are filled with reports about violent crimes. One might ask why the increase, and the simple answer is lax gun control laws and mild punishment for illegal …showed first 75 words of 591 total…

…showed last 75 words of 591 total…guns or owning illegal guns should be harsher - at least 15 years in jail. People should realize what they're doing when they're breaking the law, and they should feel the consequences for years to come. Such irresponsible people should be kept off the street for the public's safety. Canada would be much safer than it is now if new restrictions were implemented on guns and if the consequences were made to last for gun-related crimes.