PFP3021 Discussion Forum 3 (20%)

This assignment relates to the following Course Learning Requirements:

CLR 1 - Locate, interpret and apply Statute and Case Law to offences against the persons, property and public order, as well situations related to weapons and drug related offences.

CLR 2 - Analyze elements of offences related to Firearms Act, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, offences against persons, property or public order, by applying the basic principles of criminal law as indicated in the Criminal Code of Canada.

CLR 3 - Explain the relationship between the Criminal Code and other selected Federal Statutes such as Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Firearms Act. Objective of this Assignment:

To deliver a presentation in response to Canada's Gun Control Strategy.

Instructions:

Post a link to a creative presentation answering the questions outlined below:

1. Outline Canada's Gun Control Strategy Under the Fireams Act: 1995, as well as the Criminal Code.

a. Define the following:

i. Prohibited firearm and Restricted Firearm. What is the difference?

ii. Prohibited weapon and Restricted weapon. What is the difference?

b. Outline and briefly discuss the 4 offences under Canada's firearms legislation.

c. Does Canada have adequate laws concerning weapons?

d. Was it right or political to abolish the gun registry?

Are we safer now, or were we safer when we had a central registry?