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[@Slurgical_3D_Terrain_Channel]

I feel that criminals have more rights than citizens. The law favours the criminal over the victims.

[@marryson123]

Yes. In Canada and in liberal states in the U.S.

[@anotherasian8473]

You feel that way because it is true. Criminals carry firearms and other weapons. Normal citizens can not even protect themselves.

[@Charles-k9g5y]

Why do you think you need to carry a weapon for self defence? Your getting your fear and propaganda from USA.

[@Surestick88]

Weapons laws are written to prevent citizens from becoming victims. Like all things they aren't perfect but they do work. We'd probably be doing better if the the insanity to our south wasn't a relatively easy to access supply of weapons.

[@RaymondBastien-li6co]

Women, criminals, politicians, police and sworn members of the courts all have more rights then men especially if the man is white.

[@Gurix96]

Canadians should be allowed to defend themselves.

[@999EmergencyAlert3]

@@Gurix96 aren't they? Under the actual laws,not corporate codes?

[@Trumpsterfire101]

We are. You are drastically misinformed.

[@Trumpsterfire101]

@@Slavic_BoerNo god. My will is mine not given by your invisible sky pal.

[@smcdonald9991]

Even more so since the "justice" system always sides with the perpetrator.

[@9inchardox927]

When it comes to home defense there are no rules!!! period

[@thepiedpiper-i7x]

Agreed 👍

[@DannyMostarac-zn6wd]

U got that rite

[@dakotafriday]

Bowie knife and bear spray.

[@becksbikes5875]

Fu*king right brother i fully agree

[@willgoodyer4177]

Fukin Canada buddy

[@kenlompart9905]

I lost all faith in the Canadian justice system when the OPP Gestapo charged that woman with assault with a dangerous weapon for accidentally squirting a man with a squirt gun.

[@pjclarke814]

was it just water or bleach

[@kenlompart9905]

@@pjclarke814 It was water, she was playing with a kid and hit the guy next door by accident so he called the cops and believe it or not they actually arrested her and charged her with assault with a weapon.

[@rejeanbarrette3996]

Must’ve been a AK 47 water gun🤪

[@kenlompart9905]

@@rejeanbarrette3996 Nope, just a super soaker.

[@OldGuyAdventure]

A woman advertising for a comic book store in Lethbridge was arrested for dressing as a Stormtrooper with a cosplay gun. The charge was possession of a weapon.

[@marlow769]

I am so disgusted with hearing how that if you’re a Canadian citizen that you can’t even INTEND to protect your own life - it’s got to be provable that a successful defense of your life is an accident of circumstance and you luckily came out of the situation alive. I have ZERO Respect for Canada, their laws AND the people that feel that protecting one’s life is somehow unfair to the criminal that’s trying to take it.

[@sammyjimsmith6100]

If a woman working in her kitchen is attacked by a breakin robber and she defends herself with a kitchen knife, would she be charged? Probably yes if her knife was bigger than the attackers. The attacker is guilty and also the defender, an insane way of thinking.

[@CP-ji2bb]

Carry a metal pen. It is useful to write down a shopping list.

[@petertyrrell6690]

How I understand it, is that any object you plan to use to defend yourself, becomes a weapon and is therefore illegal. If my understanding is correct, your metal pen becomes a weapon because you said it is, and therefore you can be charged. Crazy situation, we are not allowed to plan to defend ourselves.

[@CP-ji2bb]

@@petertyrrell6690 ah but I never once said I would use it as a weapon. It was to be an idea for others. As I do t need a pen. I am smart enough to realize that anything can be used. But others are not that industrious. I once got mugged by 2 guys. I was with 2 friends. I had a flashlight. They didn’t get anything. And no, I didn’t use the flashlight, I used words to diffuse that situation. But I would have used the flashlight if they turned violent.

[@petertyrrell6690]

@@CP-ji2bb Yeah, you did imply that a metal pen could be a weapon. I personally think that it should be lawful to plan our self defense, as there is no way the police will be able to react in time to assist. Canadian self defense laws are ridiculous, benefitting the attacker.

[@jrplus416]

​@@petertyrrell6690 never tell the police that you carry the pen (or anything else) for self defense if you've had an incident where it was used for self defense.

[@petertyrrell6690]

@@jrplus416 Absolutely Agree.

[@Dan.50]

Criminals have NEVER obeyed the rules that's why they are criminals.

[@D33Lux]

Criminals don't follow the laws, murder, gRape and steal...etc. they get bail Citizen's follow the law, get punished by politicians, get punished by police, the citizens pays for everything with their taxes. Citizen defends themselves from criminals and has to go to court and pays fines and possibly go to jail. Yeah, that sounds fair. 🤪

[@999EmergencyAlert3]

Intent is everything. They could make a rule tommorow that says you must give up everything you own then be eatin by a bear in rural canada. Would you follow such a rule? You'd be a criminal if you don't right? 😂

[@vaughanhopkins3642]

Heck in Canada they would rather you be a victim . Someone breaks in and is a threat and they force you to use lethal force ....the law will probably turn you into a criminal in this country for not letting the punk harm your family or yourself

[@patrckdinn7265]

@@vaughanhopkins3642 protect yourself f.the rest

[@MylesRoss-c6b]

It's criminal that this channel isn't more popular, I'd say it should carry a minimum 5 years for the KZbin algorithm

[@lechasseur63]

Canada is the most welcome country for criminal. But the most agressive against the citisen triing to protect themsef against those criminal.

[@lechasseur63]

Tankyou Trude

[@Buri8128]

Nah, I think it is Sweden

[@D33Lux]

Politicians and police are the problem. Billions wasted on crappy public sector leeches.

[@brandonhvac4148]

​@D33Lux politicians yes, you think police are the problem? I would disagree

[@seamon9732]

@@lechasseur63 Trudeau has nothing to do with that, it's been that way for decades.

[@peterjanjanin9883]

I usually carry a knife, pocket clip always exposed. You never know if you might have to cut a seat belt to save someone😉

[@losvikingos6767]

Never EVER declare it to be anything other than a “tool”…..even suggesting that it could possibly be used for defence is a defacto declaration that you are keeping it as a potential weapon

[@5T3V3N-ns9gg]

The way the law thinks the victim is at fault, is like thinking that a rape victim wanted it.

[@joamontio]

Canada needs a redo on self defense laws, they go too hard on the victim, like if someone would choose to get assaulted.

[@mrofnocnon]

It's the liberal way.

[@Refertech101]

According to the wokist stack, the criminal is the victim of society, it is the society that forced them to be that way, same reason it is all ways the weapons fault, never the person holding the tool, it is divorced from reality, like all neo-liberal ideas.

[@n8saleen740]

@@mrofnocnon Exactly why I’m staying right here in the states

[@DwightStJohn-t7y]

there is NO "stand your ground" defense in Canada in the legal process (the processing). Ask me and my 19 grand to my lawyer how I found that out ON MY PROP ERTY

[@joamontio]

@@DwightStJohn-t7y I'm sorry for that. It is so unfair, so what do you do? Let them kill you? I would rather go to jail knowing my family is safe....

[@geraldseivewright711]

BETTER TO BE JUDGED BY 12 THAN CARRIED BY 6

[@williamgratkowski8848]

agreed

[@happyrecluse2849]

Gee golly that's a new one....sheesh..

[@hnic72]

Amen

[@johnolsen7073]

@@hnic72 I heard that statement from an instructor I had in Police College! I agree with it 50years later.

[@patrckdinn7265]

Save urself by whatever means possible .deal with justice system later .better than the alternative

[@brianmurray1395]

This all goes away when SHTF

[@tingley428]

Sadly after the past few decades, I can't wait! And I'm far from the only one that wants to reboot this place

[@mrofnocnon]

Perhaps but who will have the weapons? Certainly not the public!

[@Refertech101]

@@mrofnocnon I don't have any, lost a lot when my car sunk

[@thepiedpiper-i7x]

@@Refertech101 Yeah, I guess most of us had similar problems!

[@jamesbrien1944]

We need to change our laws so that those who wish to can carry. Criminals are the problem, not those who want it as a hobby.

[@DeeegerD]

My view, do what you have to do and deal with the consequences later. Everyone has the right to self defence.

[@patrckdinn7265]

@@DeeegerD true

[@human1513]

"Everyone has the right to self defence." Not in Canada!.

[@jujuju20121]

Basic human right. Regardless of what dumb laws say.

[@CCFRtv]

Good overview on prohibited weapons and the law! Shared in our private groups ✌

[@jacquesbeliveau2716]

What a screwed up leagal system and laws...to prevent citizens from defending themselves. You should be ashamed to work for such a leagal system...when I say leagal system I am extremely polite.

[@paulristow3454]

It's too bad that the criminals are allowed to carry anything they want. What Canada needs is a 2nd Amendment charter right. And I don't mean for "hunting and target shooting".

[@chandarussell]

We should be allowed to carry mace/pepper spray but it is against the law. It is a non-lethal way to protect yourself if you’re attacked when you’re out and about in my opinion. Instead I carry a travel size (3inches high) can of cheap hairspray. The cheap hairsprays are heavily laced with alcohol based lacquer and sting like crazy if you get it in the eyes. I got the idea from my uncle who is a barrister in London, England. As he says, “hairspray isn’t against the law”. However at home I now keep an asp in my bedside drawer. As a previous victim of a middle of the night break-in when I was 16 and home alone, I feel I need something more than a baseball bat to defend myself. Now I do own four handguns but the law states they must be locked away in a gun safe which isn’t very convenient for self defence and would probably land me in a world of trouble even if I did somehow manage to unlock, load and use one. So while I was down in the US a number of years ago I picked up an asp. Yes I know they are illegal here but I don’t care. I need something that packs a wallop but isn’t as big as a bat. Asps are perfect for that. Next to the asp in the same drawer is a can of bear spray and I will use both if the need arises. It’s sad that we can’t even be safe in our own homes anymore. It’s even sadder that we may be the ones who end up in prison for defending ourselves in our own homes.

[@lenwenzel7440]

We have black bears visit regularly. I generally don't worry about them. But it's a good reason to have bear spray. FYI bears spray is much stronger then pepper spray. It has to be.

[@michaelblaes9847]

The bat is better than an asp. Plus it's legal. A tire iron is also excellent if you have a truck. Just keep some other tools with it.

[@MuffHam]

Your allowed a 6inch blade on your knife. I'm in Canada and carry a 6inch buck knife and dog spray. However neither are legal to carry for self defense. So if a cop asks you about them. You gotta be very careful what you say.

[@sammyjimsmith6100]

Don't forget to leave your keys hanging just inside your door and your wallet on the dresser near the door. If you are being attacked don't resist it may make the perp angry. Oh Canada

[@VE3LIX]

@@MuffHam There is no set size limit for a knife in Canada; what might be ok is some situations might be overkill in others.

[@thepiedpiper-i7x]

Swiss army-knife stabbing; highly unlikely as you would loose most of your fingers doing so!

[@DwightStJohn-t7y]

those plastic sides saved a finger or two for me: cutting carpet with 400 power line underneath, super wanting to go fast. and that knife steel is really good. works.

[@ainschuntayleuhn1147]

Mine has a blade lock.

[@VE3LIX]

The cork screw work effectively I hear.

[@niallstallard5936]

Glad I live in the United States. The reality is a few urban hell holes account for a disproportionate amount of violent crime. That said, many people including myself legally carry loaded firearms and other tools(pepper spray, knives, stun guns, etc) for self defense. When my county sheriff, two city police chiefs, my mayor and others recommend getting training and then always be armed, I’m following their recommendations. All of us are our own first responders, we have to defend ourselves until police are able to respond. I’m actually shocked that Citizens of any country support laws that discourage/penalize self defense. Laws against self-defense encourage criminal behavior because those laws create compliant/docile victims that are easy prey. Yes I am aware that while there are evil people in this world, I choose to live my life, not be paralyzed by fear. Practicing good situational awareness avoids 90 percent plus of problems. Since I do carry arms, my body language is that of a predator vs prey. Criminology studies have found that predators are real good at reading body language, they pick easy prey. Until Canadians culturally embrace self defense rights, then reform laws, it’s a no win for the average Canadian.

[@D33Lux]

When my county sheriff, two city police chiefs, my mayor and others recommend getting "training and then always be armed, I’m following their recommendations." The same people giving you limited liberty's today, can take away those liberty's tomorrow. This is why I don't believe in licenses or permits, those expire, freedom never expires. While their intention maybe good now, lets no forget that throughout history, it was governments who responsible for the mass genocides.

[@guillaumepare9651]

Well, US has about 5x more peoples die by firearms per 100,000 persons. I'm a gun owner and, for me, US is the example not to follow on that matter. And I like USA.

[@niallstallard5936]

2/3 rds of gun deaths are suicides, clearly we need to address emotional/mental health issues. As far as homicides, 70 percent are direct/indirectly related to the illegal drug trade/gangs. 2 percent of US counties account for 70 percent of our gun related violence. Ironically the areas in the US with the worse crime have the strictest gun controls on law abiding citizens. Of course when we have prosecutors who refuse to actually enforce laws, release violent offenders with no bail, of course we get chaos. Assuming we have relatively honest elections, things will get better in 2025.

[@DwightStJohn-t7y]

it's not going to change. ALL Canadian political parties want control, and allowing defense (without getting into the gun "Rights" arguments) isn't keeping their control.

[@raleighepp5274]

​@guillaumepare9651 - I disagree. Just look at our escalating crime! The politicians, judges and lawyers don't care about Canadians!

[@ttwil9810]

First off live in a getto situation you lawyers and judges and you will change your minds pretty dam fast. I just moved to an area known as alfabet city and have been threatened twice once with a machete and people being hacked up, and when I have called for police for a situation it took two hrs for them to get here. Ya will carry what I want. Wait till SHTF happens you will want to be. prepared so get your gun license and guns.

[@lobomojo1]

Suggest you read No More Mr. Nice-guy, it's a guide to self defence and civilian powers of arrest in Canada

[@georgebeckons539]

So if someone is about to rape me or is trying to kidnap me I can't do shit according to the law....

[@pjclarke814]

Call a cop hope he/she isn't having a coffee ??

[@VE3LIX]

Oh no, you can defend yourself, you just have to be prepared to defend yourself in court. A Man in Milton, killed one guy and wounded another of a total of 5 that were beating his mother, with a handgun, during a home invasion. He was actually charged, with murder , I believe, but the crown withdrew the charges, likely as there was no hope of a conviction in this case, as he feared for his life and that of another. No one in my family walks out of the house without a knife. Contrary to what our prime minister has said, Canadians DO have the right of self defense, but there are limits.

[@TrackinDaMeta]

Pretty wild that you told a story of "what if a guy gets in your car and starts stabbing you and you stab him back" and literally a Canadian criminal law lawyer says "hopefully you dont get charged" wtf

[@DwightStJohn-t7y]

I just concluded my case when I had a drill tool already in my had, ON my property, and the neighbour nutbar came at me, wanting a piece. Sent him to the hospital, charged with assault with a "deadly" weapon, kept my drill (drill not taken as "evidence") Law is not CoNSISTENT in Canada. Found that out the hard way.

[@jianzhang7133]

So the neighbor called the cops on you? But he was attacking you at that time right? Did he go into the jail for assaulting?

[@raleighepp5274]

Alberta will soon have their own Constitution regarding Firearms!

[@VE3LIX]

Which unfortunately doesn't supersede criminal law.

[@rickes8215]

I keep a TR50 air pistol ready to deploy in an event of a home invasion. Not deadly but harmful. They can bust a coconut. I have this beside my bed. I live alone remotely on a farm.

[@kyrkwalters964]

That's better then nothing... I'm so gald I'm an American

[@MackABD]

Damn if I was alone on a farm I'd want atleast a shotgun or a rifle, get your P.A.L so you can have those atleast.

[@D33Lux]

Someone online said, crossbows are 100% legal to own and don't require safety storage like firearms, no regulations. They said you can keep it around you at all times if situations happen like a raccoon or larger animal comes into your home. They said you can buy a self cocking small crossbow called the Bear desire XL 80lb online and delivered to your home. They said Amazon sells additional bolt for that cross bow. They also mentioned you can reload it in 3 seconds and it can go through 1/4 pine board. Can't remember who that person was, but its good advice.

[@Refertech101]

@@MackABD or go to the reserve with some cash! You'll get what you need

[@MackABD]

@Refertech101 yeah if your on a farm in the middle of no where , not like your randomly gonna get raided for having a shotgun without a pal lol

[@scarykids7840]

If you feel your life is threatened the law says you can use any means necessary and sites examples of a knife, gun or even an automobile. The trouble is trying to prove how you feel.

[@999EmergencyAlert3]

@@scarykids7840 I think the law just went overboard in it's fear of those who would lie about being threatened, and in fear for their lives. That it became criminally aiding and abetting. Especially this current Canadian regime. I mean seriously,banning all future handgun sales and permits by decree is not a totalitarian system in. Most Canucks heads?

[@jonathanj-g-yyelle6144]

Very good point. Feelings are not proof.👍

[@Conrad1013]

I have a meter long metal core switch beside my bed that used to be a bird perch... it could easily break a wrist, keep a person at arms length, or just cause enough pain to deter them.

[@D33Lux]

I have a stick that goes boom, quite effective.

[@lougarou8431]

Some people might say that I went to the extreme, but I harden my house so that it is not by chance and they the criminals will have to work extra hard to get into my home. Reinforced doors, security film in my windows and bars in my basement windows. so unless you have a battering ram or a hacksaw or torches you’re not coming into my house; that being said if you do gain access to my house with all those measures that I put in place I can definitely showing court how much effort that criminal or criminals put in to get in and that should theory help my court case in the event that I have to defend myself with lethal force but again being Canada, the government and the courts don’t like when the peasants are able to take care of themselves

[@VE3LIX]

Some municipalities are banning hardening of premises, but I suspect it would be selectively enforced, say against certain motorcycle enthusiasts and their meeting places.

[@lougarou8431]

As long as it’s not “obvious” like barbed/razor wire on your fence or have a cement wall surrounding your house then I am sure they’ll leave you alone.

[@julianl8330]

You have the potential to grow into a very large channel. A recommendation to help boost viewer count would be to make a series on how to deal/speak with police officers in various situations, when do u need to ID, talk comply with orders etc. Thanks for the detailed content

[@neveragain000]

"In Canada you do not have the right to defend yourself."

[@davidgray3294]

If we could carry a firearm in Canada I definitely would along with a knife that I actually carry now but I do use it for work everyday.

[@John_II]

I think these videos are timely because with the recent crime waves in Canada more and more people are learning that the police aren't able to protect them and are looking for more self-help options.

[@ryansalwaysright]

Who needs self defense when you call a helpline that may or may not(likely not) get you the help you need.

[@irishkelly654]

I refuse to be a victim! If I go to jail, so be it...better than doing nothing and being killed by some scumbag. Rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6!

[@CheddaFett]

We need Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground laws to be implemented in Canada.

[@toriwolf5978]

Just found your channel wow so exited to hear what you have to say ! Canadian aren’t allowed to carry anything to protect themselves with !subbed❤

[@korrdxl]

love these videos

[@erintheangry]

I am a landscaper and handyman. I USED to carry a tool pouch AND an 8 inch smith and wesson survival tanto knife. Perfectly legal and it was so handy for my work. It has a belt sheath. I got followed and harassed by a karen who kept chirping me about why I have a knife. And even though I explained it to her, she called the cops and said I was threatening people with it. I had 4 cruisers surround me, cuff me, go through everything I had with me. I never took the thing out of it's sheath at all. When I was bent over the hood of the cruiser and they were patting me down and playing 20 questions they told me the karen said I was waving it around and she was scared for herself and her kids. I said "yeah, she said that just to get you guys here quick and apparently she was scared enough to call but not too scared to run inside and call rather than follow me around and harass me". The place I worked at had cameras around the property and I knew that and I also was talking to the property owner. I told them that and they never went to ask to see the footage or speak to the property owner but told me that I am scaring people by having it and I need to keep it in a bag or toolbox. I answered back saying that as far as I knew, a fixed blade that long had to be kept worn in it's sheath in the open. Ultimately the police released me "unconditionally" but said I should put that thing away. I said "Unconditionally" sounds to me that I do not have the condition to conceal it in a bag or tool box so I will put it back on my belt and go home". They didn't like it but they let me go and they kept circling around and following me until I got home.

[@CD-lw6fl]

In my personal opinion, whoever starts the attack should lose all rights altogether, and whoever defends himself from an attack by any means should not be charged

[@JxH]

Ask for a Jury Trial, and then hope that there's one or more people on the jury that want no part of such a conviction. Do I understand that aspect correctly ?

[@DwightStJohn-t7y]

Canada and it's judges AND your own defense lawyer do not like juries. You can't control them. You only have TWO controls as the "hapless defendant": to plead Guilty or Not Guilty, and whether you will take the stand. That's it.

[@wassiswallylokhankin191]

Are you as a Canadian allowed to carry a screwdriver? An icepick? Scissors? The intent, of course, is to drive screws, or cut nails, or pick your teeth...

[@VE3LIX]

The cop will want to verify the use, are you a carpenter, seamstress. Why not just carry a decent knife for cutting things?

[@wassiswallylokhankin191]

@@VE3LIX You mean, you are not allowed to carry a screwdriver if you are not a carpenter? Wow.

[@VE3LIX]

@@wassiswallylokhankin191 No, that is not what I inferred. If you are in a dark alley at night with a screw driver and prybar and you have no legitimate reason for being there you may face break in tool possession charges. You walk into a high school dance with a foot long knife without a lawful reason, you will likely be facing more than trespass charges. Same knife in the woods or kitchen . might be fine.

[@wassiswallylokhankin191]

@@VE3LIX What's a "lawful reason", exactly?

[@VE3LIX]

@@wassiswallylokhankin191 DEpends on where you are, for instance, having a shotgun on yonge st would be a problem, having one 3 hrs into the bush during hunting season would. Look up Weapons dangerous pubic peace. The case law gives examples of how courts determine that question.

[@Xzontyr]

Heard a story about a guy that lives in an area that's had issues with break-ins and gang crime lately. He's heard about others having issues when they try defend themselves. So he's gone straight home alone and made himself a revolving net gun, that will fire a total of 8 nets, and if he has time, he has a switch that cuts all.of the power in his house, while he puts on a gas mask with multiple strobe flashlights he can activate with a single switch, while he also has body armor, and a sheild he's made that may or may not have an electrical current running through it. Apparantly he's also got a marble releasing system, as well as unfoldable sticky traps. He's not your everyday kind of guy. He's a manger at an engineering firm, and he's in his 20's.... he's got a rare mind, and God help the police and assaulilants that have to witness him successfully defend his home. He certainly doesn't want.to hurt anybody.

[@beepboi739]

i thought u were describing home alone for a second there.

[@lenwenzel7440]

Here is a question for you. Brass knuckles are prohibited but knuckles made from other materials are not. Wood, plastic, carbon fibre, etc knuckles are not prohibited. What does the law say if found carrying them? What if you used them if you were attacked?

[@D33Lux]

Here's a tip, use your brain. Cops cannot catch criminals right now, what makes people think if they use something or carry something anyone is going to know about it. People think cops are some sort of God's they have xray vision? LOL I know someone, who carry's things they're not supposed to and in some instances used it for defence. 1. If a situations happens, don't be a goofy and stick around for police. Only a dummy plays the good citizen to stick around and co-operate with corrupt cops. They're not your friend and they don't care if you defended yourself, you'll always be a the bad person in their eyes. 2. Do people think criminals are going to go complain to the cops that you cracked their head like an egg after they tried robbing you. So worrying about a police report about what you did WILL NEVER HAPPEN. Society is so dumb!

[@eyeofchorus6313]

I would like to know what the strongest kind of mace/oc/bear spray one can legally carry in Canada is as a dog/coyote repellent while walking in his neighborhood.

[@georgewebb7142]

Mace is illegal but wasp and hornet spray isn’t That can will shoot at least 10 feet so you can hit him before he gets close and it hurts like hell if you get it in the eyes

[@eugenemr]

I have a 18 inch rubber hose with a wood handle in my vehicle for self defense, it won't break bones but it hurts like hell, would this be illegal to have?

[@JahBlessd]

Everything is illegal

[@Refertech101]

Yes, because its intent is to protect your self, I used to carry a 7inch knife on my belt every where, it was my work knife for doing farm stuff (This was true at the time as it is now) it was in a proper sheath with a retaining clip, perfectly legal, but if I ever answered "For self defense" I'd be arrested and charged.

[@darylwizzard5832]

Good idea

[@SciD1]

No, you don't have a right to defend yourself in Canada. You only have a right to be a sitting duck. We wouldn't want to hurt an aggressor in any way. He has rights.

[@FeldwebelWolfenstool]

I've had bears walk right up to me when I've been out tenting. On 3 occasions. I now use a spear as a walking stick and a gladius for cleaning up the brush around the camp site...

[@D33Lux]

Geez, that's way too close for comfort. Good choices, might wanna add bear spray to your camping gear.

[@FeldwebelWolfenstool]

@@D33Lux ..bear spray, check. SKS, check. Sub2k, check. (but for noise-making and paper-punching only.)...

[@MarkStafford-d4v]

I'm guessing you're shy about making recommendations as to what reasonably constitutes a self-defence item, such as a woman carrying pepper spray. Otherwise, I'm sorry to say your video wasn't very informative.

[@derekhorsley390]

My RIGHT to Self Preservation is God Given and I don't give a Flyin Funk what any paper pushin Pinhead says. My only concern in a Situation where My life is threatened is Survival.PERIOD. And Surviving might take any means necessary. So be it.

[@peterjanjanin9883]

Where in the Bible does it say that?

[@happyrecluse2849]

Human rights are gun rights.....that and all living things have survival instincts. They're ain't a book for that. Government makes rules and are not obligated to protect you.

[@aywitb911]

I thought we had unalienable rights? You know those that cannot be given away...One of those rights is the right to life.. how can i be made to be a victim by our servants?

[@D33Lux]

I've asked this question to many people, my conclusion is society is stupid and weak. No one values themselves or their livelihood enough to make decisions for themselves, and have allowed a giant, tyrannical government that is equivalent to a drunken step father to abuse them. Society pays taxes, the public sector is their employee which includes politicians and cops. Why are the employees (government workers) telling their bosses (tax payers) what to do. All those weapons cops have, yeah, that's tax payer funded. So these donut eating lard butts get full auto M4 carbines, full capacity magazines, OTF knives, pepper spray, tazers, they get to call back up which is essentially a nation wide army at their disposal and the public gets what in return for the billions wasted in tax payers money? All police should be fired, a citizen militia is instantly activated and everyone deputized and can conceal or open carry any form of tool and weapon like the police did. Now lets see how many criminals want to rob an armed militia.

[@craigstege6376]

All Canadian rights are alienable actually. Its actually in the charter of rights itself section 1. It explains that all the rights are subject to legal scrutiny in circumstances deemed "reasonable" by the state - it's why we have hate speech laws and the US does not for example.

[@aywitb911]

@@craigstege6376 Sorry but your understanding of inalienable rights isnt correct. These rights are not given by a govt or anyone for that matter. You as a human have inalienable rights and they are the right to life. liberty and the security of your person. Anyone trying to take those rights away is committing a crime. It doesnt matter where you live those "rights" are yours.

[@craigstege6376]

@@aywitb911 Oh I get that. I am just saying those are not required to be recognized by the courts here. Believe me, I get what you mean wholeheartedly. Its why I increasingly want out of this country.

[@aywitb911]

@@craigstege6376 I think the infection has spread to most countries...

[@kenmilles]

is an air gun considered a fire arm under Canadian Law?

[@powerpcmac]

If you do carry a small knife for everyday use and use it as a weapon, the same rules apply if you do have to use it - shut up, don't say a word, talk to your lawyer

[@D33Lux]

Talk to your lawyer? Yeah, fvck that! You've obviously never been in a violent situation. The only advice I would give anyone is, why are you still at the scene? What are you Sherlock fvcking Holmes solving a crime, get you dumb butt out of there. If any situation happens, do what you have to do and leave. Remember, police ARE NOT YOUR FRIEND and "Everything you say and do will be held AGAINST YOU in a court of law. What part of that is for your defence? The cops job is to charge people, make sure you're not around to have handcuffs put on you.

[@DwightStJohn-t7y]

IN Canada don't expect the "advocacy" you see on USA TV shows dating from Perry Mason to today. Even though Raymond Burr was a Canadian.

[@georgewebb7142]

Just call it a tool and not a weapon

[@Joeywilkins27]

I was seriously thinking about moving to Toronto because my family is in Michigan and wanna be close but this is crazy. I don’t ever plan to use a gun but I wanna have one at least for self-defense if I want to take my future family out to eat or whatever someday

[@jameskoebel5012]

You're not allowed to have a lawyer in British Columbia to fight ICBC

[@Refertech101]

BC is a sh-t hole, why I left in 2013 it was bad all ready from every thing I have seen and heard it gone exactly how I expected it to! Now I live nicely in the #racist #bigoted (According to a lot of people in BC) prairies and love it Affordable and little to no gang shoot outs

[@Northern_Frost]

An interesting subject for sure. Is it not up to the Crown to prove intent though? Rather than say me having to prove I did not have intent to harm anyone?

[@lenwenzel7440]

I know in these tumultuous times many people are concerned with self defence if attacked. I know of some that carry such tools as a carabiner for climbing as a key holder that in a pinch could have a hand fitted through it and used in defence. The consideration being that it's just your key chain, not a self defence tool, what then? If in your car you had some of your baseball gear, ball, bat and gloves. If you are stopped could that be considered offensive? What if you were being robbed or car jacked? Is it within the law to defend yourself with your sports gear?

[@MontrealCity1]

Good info. Thanks.

[@APoxyR8]

Can you make a video regarding guard dogs? Like professionally/properly trained gaurd dogs? I've heard many things.

[@natesmith8713]

I was the victim of a home invasion,they had masks and a gun. My friend and i were tied up and he was pistol whipped. They did catch them and they did some time. Needless to say it was tramatic,my buddy he could'nt sleep near a window for a long time after that. My question is lets say hypotheticaly this happened to me again,would the courts be more sympathetic on me if i used deadly force?

[@Refertech101]

No it is a cold machine that just churns gears, and take the easiest path of a win for them as possible.

[@chrisorchard8473]

Can the police use prohibited weapons? Or politicians, soldiers, law makers etc. I heard that the only legal weapon we can legal own/use is a stick with a single nail in it, is this true?

[@tracyclaystowell6431]

Police all carry prohibited pistols and prohibited magazines in Canada. They have exemptions under the "firearms act".. You can use any "reasonable" force to protect yourself and dependents. You will be charged but might have enough money to win. Clay

[@Refertech101]

Guberment is all ways exempt from guberment law, they can do what ever they want, you pesky surfs just have to accept it and take it.

[@tomhamilton7726]

Canadians have one right regarding self defence. A privilege bestowed upon them by a disingenuous government: it is the right to call 911. All else is engaged at the individual’s peril.

[@georgewebb7142]

Fuck the government! The only they’d care is because they need all the taxpayers they can steal from

[@Grangy27]

A population that is unarmed is easier to control.

[@beepboi739]

a population that is unnamed also commits significantly less mass shootings. also what the hell is ur dinky 9mil gonna do against the gov, braindead comments like this crack me up.

[@RandyWilkes-p5u]

Better to be judged by 12 then carried by 6

[@TheManKnownAsJR]

-Keyword: Prohibited Weapon -Other Keyword: Intent We are allowed to carry knives, even swords, considering they are within legal constraints as well as conspicuous. Those who have a legal carry license for restricted firearms, still cannot conceal it.

[@VE3LIX]

Carry license would require it be concealed, unless acting as an armed guard. Possession and transport license requires double locks. Last stat I heard was there approx 100 people, private citizens with carry concealed permits, likely due to real and credible threats against them. There are thousand of people with restricted use firearms, meaning can only be used at the range.

[@zerc1]

So basically you can’t carry anything to defend yourself with because that constitute intent to use it for self defense and it becomes illegal. When seconds count, police are minutes away. Your laws need to change.

[@Refertech101]

Not for me, the police are hours away

[@col.callan7961]

So the police have a right to defend themselves, and so what is the difference between a law abiding citizen and the police.

[@achristian7015]

And so does Justin Trudeau and he isn't even at my level intellectually.

[@pjclarke814]

BADGE

[@Starseed1101]

how do we get rid of these judges that made these rules. We need police and laws like we see on YT regardingj some sherriffs in florida.

[@TheRailsailor]

I carry dog repellent when walking my dog on a leash in case he gets in a fight with a loose large dog. What happens if a person threatens me at night while I’m walking my dog and I spray them with it?

[@David-q7w9m]

You don’t have any right in Canada to defend yourself, even though there is a section of the criminal code that says you do. The section is a joke.

[@jianzhang7133]

Will the attacker be calling the cops on you if you fight back with non or less lethal weapons? Probably not

[@raleighepp5274]

Watch John Robson's documentary on Canadian Laws!

[@martinf2740]

Intent: A woman carrying pepper spray in the forest for the purpose of protecting herself from bears is perfectly legal. The same woman carrying pepper spray in the forest for the purpose of protecting herself from humans is committing a crime (it magically changes to a prohibited weapon when you plan to use it for self-defense).

[@otherjunk8213]

WOW - Do you really want to live in Canada??? So, let me see if I get the jest of this information - you cannot carry a knife if your intent is to protect yourself??? However, the criminals who may want to rob you know that potential victims will obey the law and probably won't have a weapon on them. Victims don't seem to have any rights - if the victim picks up a stick during a robbery and beats the criminal the victim had the intent to protect them self - so, it seems any victim that has the intent to protect them self with anything will go to jail - and you want to live in Canada??????

[@correcthoarsebatterystaple]

Here’s another one. You’re walking in an urban wilderness park where Coyotes have been aggressive, and you are carrying dog spray for that reason. That’s a legal reason to carry dog spray. A guy jumps out of the bush and comes at you with a knife. You use the dog (pepper) spray on him as it’s the only thing you have at hand to defend yourself. The dog spray is legal for use on aggressive dogs, but is a prohibited weapon if intended to be used on people. To me, you should not be charged as you did not carry it with intent to use on a person as self defence. Would love to see that kind of case covered.

[@d_manoil1647]

Good info

[@jay-bd1gt]

the reason canada has low crime rate is vecyase it has 40 million people not becuase of police its becuase damn near nobody lives here so nothing happens reason why crime is high in canada is becuase an uprise in people. which is why self defense laws need to be changed 300 million people in america. and 40 million people in canada and people want a. country. be maniacs to have self defense laws its simple more people come to canada more people be poor meaning more people create enviorments of crime. becuase of. a uprise in people and proverty reason why other countries have higher crie rate because poulation. united kingdom 66 million people america 300 million people canada 40 million people its not the weapons its the yprise in people and not having enough to. help the new people is why the crime in canada is increasing is becuase poverty and uprise in people. not becuase police are effective becuase damn near nobody lives here

[@dalenesbitt]

The most important thing to do is to NOT talk to ANYBODY (especially police) about why you are carrying a knife. The only exception to that rule is your lawyer.

[@MsSamtari]

Everyone in Canada is angry about the country's laws, it's just a banana republic.

[@sandystanley1237]

In Canada you are allowed to hunt with a machine gun. Ask people on Vancouver Island.

[@philanders3705]

Who told you that and what do you consider a machine gun? Full auto weapons were banned in Canada in 1978.

[@sandystanley1237]

@@philanders3705 on Vancouver Island there was a serious deer overpopulation so the government enlisted a Ohio company with helicopters and M4 carbines. Local food banks tried to collect the meat but couldn't, it was just too damaged

[@philanders3705]

@@sandystanley1237 they used semi automatic, not full auto. The Canadian government likes to twist language to create fear and confusion. "Assault STYLE weapons" is one example.

[@sandystanley1237]

@@philanders3705 I stand corrected in that case, but it shows the dubious logic behind the ban and the double standard

[@brock4629]

And silencers on those prohib rifles with prohib mags in them

[@sihTdaeRtnaCuoY]

What sort of self defense tools are you permitted to carry in Canada?

[@shanepettipas7100]

Im a Canadian and a 3rd degree black beltin karate)judii was in a incident were to guys have had jumped me. I did d nothing wrong. The first guy i had dislocated his elbow and broke his nose the other on had a good 60 pounds on me got me in a rear naked choke. I was blacking out not trying to fight.i bit his arm reverse wrist held him to the ground broke his wrist two fingers deslocated his elbow. I spent a night in jail for that and charged i fid nothing wrong but defend myself! Welcome to canada...

[@jimc9516]

if you want to obey Canadian laws, you are not expected to protect yourself against a criminal trying to hijack you in your car, but if you do, you better prove that the criminal didn't need your car, otherwise you go to jail

[@Gordon-t8k]

Criminals seem to have more rights

[@ab-zo6jt]

Everything is prohibited including harsh language. Leave all your worldly possessions near your unlocked front door to avoid unnecessary confrontation with potential intruders. God forbid they hurt themselves breaking into your home and sue you.

[@pathales8786]

and yet the sihks carry shurka on their turbans and its legal

[@Multheman02]

The more I listen to what you say the more I realise we the average law abiding citizen of Canada have absolutely no legal way of defending yourself or your family in a violent attack! What a screwed up country this place has become! So God forbid if you defend yourself, your family or your home we’ll basically become bankrupt due to legal fees or end up in jail or both! What a joke!

[@Shadowaspen]

I am pro weapons..I think it should be legal to carry what ever you want and also to use it for self defense ..

[@passthetunaporfavor]

I just roll over into a fetal position and play possum. Sometimes I hiss a bit for effect.

[@igorpro8462]

They will charge you for a ball pen possession if you manage to stick it in the assailant's eye. And they will make you to pay a life long pension to the 'poor victim of the heinous crime' for losing his job security. It's not even funny.

[@CD-lw6fl]

Let’s just see it as it is criminals. Have all the rights to assault you and you have zero rights to protect yourself. And if you do you get charged anyways, even though you were minding your business going about your day that’s the justice system in Canada. 🖕😐

[@Ihavenofilter-12345]

Yup.

[@realperson2836]

I cant recommend carrying nothing either, this video unfortunately didnt solve any problems

[@RichardHardslab]

Jesus Christ… the recommendation is “be a victim.”

[@skulltarwow2417]

I feel as a Canadian we have all been done wrong 100%, we can not even hunt anymore, imagine bear hunting with a single shot whatever, the hunter would be mauled by the bear

[@UTUBESUXS2024]

Castle law needs to be enacteded. I worked hard for my stuff. I plan on keeping everything. Fuk em.

[@Refertech101]

it is the thief that decided their life is worth my property, not I

[@DaveSabharwal]

Are people allowed to carry concealed weapon for religious reasons? I heard there is a community (google it - i dont wanna name them) who carries concealed knife on religious grounds. How is that allowed?

[@prayunceasingly2029]

I think Sikhs carry a kirpa for religious reasons

[@beatlesrulez1995]

punjabis that are religious Sikhs i believe. All i can say that the law is on a grey area on that

[@prayunceasingly2029]

@beatlesrulez1995 I think one of the weapons is called a kirpan. It's a religious symbol but might be used if absolutely necessary in self defense

[@DaveSabharwal]

I wish then other religions also come up with their own religious kirpan or knife they can carry.its so unfair one religion is allowed to carry weapons n other not

[@brusmith370]

They have received a formal religious exemption that permits this. Not saying I agree, just saying this is how it’s allowed.