Surge in young gun owners hitting voting age amid calls in firearm circles to loosen bans

Conservative position is not representative of the majority of Canadians,\” Cukier said. \”There is no right to bear arms in Canada. It is a privilege, and it is a privilege that comes with responsibilities.\”But for Akbar, the SFSSC vice-president, the issue of gun control is not just a political one — it’s personal. He believes that responsible gun ownership should be allowed and that the recent bans have unfairly targeted law-abiding citizens like himself.”I don’t see how taking away firearms from people that have already been following the law and regulations, that that’s going to stop any sort of violence,” Akbar said. “I think it’s more of a political move than an actual move to stop any sort of crime.”As Canada heads into a federal election, the issue of gun control and the rights of gun owners will likely continue to be a hot topic. With more and more young people applying for gun licences and becoming gun owners, the debate over gun laws in Canada is far from over. And for individuals like Hashim Akbar, the fight to protect their right to own firearms will continue to be a priority.