Canada bans all handgun sales...

[Pepi]

I talk with a fellow on a guitar forum that lives in HoserVille. I told him I wish the USA had free health plans as they do. He told me they suck. His father died of prostate cancer before he could get back into a specialist doctor. Hummmm

 

[actaeon277]

I talk with a fellow on a guitar forum that lives in HoserVille. I told him I wish the USA had free health plans as they do. He told me they suck. His father died of prostate cancer before he could get back into a specialist doctor. Hummmm

Ask vets how they think the VA does.

 

[ditcherman]

Fixed. Otherwise law abiding citizens may cross over into criminal territory voluntarily in order to procure protection for them and theirs. All part of the plan?

All part of my plan.
When they change the rules, I’ll be a criminal.

 

[actaeon277]

Canadians should be asking where the vote is.
Asking about 'democracy "

 

[Route 45]

Ask vets how they think the VA does.

Trust in VA Now at an All-Time High, VA Says

The level of faith veterans have in their medical care at the VA exceeded 90% for the first time since late 2017.

www.military.com

VFW Study Reveals VA Health Care Is Improving

Veterans believe VA health care is getting better, according to results of a VFW study released in September. The VFW report, titled Our Care 2019: A Report Evaluating Veterans Health Care, sampled opinions of 6,902 veterans.

www.vfw.org

"The VFW report, titled Our Care 2019: A Report Evaluating Veterans Health Care, sampled opinions of 6,902 veterans. Of those, about 96 percent, or 6,762 total veterans, responded that they were eligible for VA care. Of the eligible veterans, more than 78 percent reported that they utilize VA health care.

Most veterans who use VA health care said they have “positive experiences” related to the quality of care at their local VA facility. About 82 percent of veterans reported being satisfied with their VA health care experiences. Nearly 7 percent reported being dissatisfied, and about 11 percent reported being neither satisfied nor dissatisfied with their VA health care experiences."

 

[actaeon277]

Trust in VA Now at an All-Time High, VA Says

The level of faith veterans have in their medical care at the VA exceeded 90% for the first time since late 2017.

www.military.com

VFW Study Reveals VA Health Care Is Improving

Veterans believe VA health care is getting better, according to results of a VFW study released in September. The VFW report, titled Our Care 2019: A Report Evaluating Veterans Health Care, sampled opinions of 6,902 veterans.

www.vfw.org

"The VFW report, titled Our Care 2019: A Report Evaluating Veterans Health Care, sampled opinions of 6,902 veterans. Of those, about 96 percent, or 6,762 total veterans, responded that they were eligible for VA care. Of the eligible veterans, more than 78 percent reported that they utilize VA health care.

Most veterans who use VA health care said they have “positive experiences” related to the quality of care at their local VA facility. About 82 percent of veterans reported being satisfied with their VA health care experiences. Nearly 7 percent reported being dissatisfied, and about 11 percent reported being neither satisfied nor dissatisfied with their VA health care experiences."

It is 'improving'.
But, when you start from basement level expectations..

Also, it depends on what level care you need, and where you go.

Veterans Found Cockroaches in Their Food at Hines VA - Concerned Veterans for America

Arlington, VA – A newly-released report from the Office of the Inspector General confirms that as early as last year cockroaches were pervasive throughout the Hines Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility in Illinois – and that senior leadership there knew and did nothing. The report...

cv4a.org

Veterans Affairs hospital staff knew of roaches on food trays but didn't get rid of them, report finds

Cockroaches were a "persistent presence" at a veterans hospital in Illinois and the administrators were aware of the problem but failed to remove them, the Veterans Affairs Department's Office of Inspector General confirmed. The insects were found in and around the food service areas and even on…

www.washingtonexaminer.com

Vets pleading for cleanup of black mold festering in VA hospital for months

Veterans living at a long-term care facility in a Chicago-area VA hospital are pleading for congressional intervention over being forced to live the past 10 months with black mold growing in their housing complex.

www.foxnews.com

Walter Reed Hospital: Mice, Mold and Roaches

It is absolutely inexcusable that our wounded troops are coming home to such an unprepared and overwhelmed health care system.

www.huffpost.com

 

[Chaplain]

I talk with a fellow on a guitar forum that lives in HoserVille. I told him I wish the USA had free health plans as they do. He told me they suck. His father died of prostate cancer before he could get back into a specialist doctor. Hummmm

I used to subscribe to an international cancer support group in the '90s and early 2000s. The subject of Canadian health care would pop up from time to time. My impression was: A few Canadians seemed to like their health care system. At the same time, it seemed to me, that those who could afford it came to the U.S. for cancer treatments...anecdotal-yes, but it seemed to be a common course of action.

 

[Creedmoor]

Ask vets how they think the VA does.

I spent time at Walter Reed along with visiting many friends over my life when it was downtown on Georgia Ave.
It should have been bulldozed after WWll.
Charlotte Hall Md is a nice place, took a guncle to the new VA Hosp in Memphis a few times, great place. Drive a few Vets to Marion a few years back. What a difficult place.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Ask vets how they think the VA does.

The VA is head and shoulders above CanadaCare. (or whatever its called)

My wife's uncle is Canadian. He had a heart condition that in the 'states would have him under the knife within 24 hours or less.

Instead it took him several months to get the scan his doctor ordered.
Then the results came back and yes, indeed he needed a surgical procedure.
He was told "Your procedure is schedule for 9 months from now. If you start feeling worse, go to the ER and they'll do another scan and see if it warrants a sooner procedure."

What is even worse? He lives here. He cant just call an ambulance or have his wife drive him across town to the ER.*

https://www.google.com/maps/@41.7783054,-82.6605413,13.5z

He would have to wait for one of 3 daily ferry trips that take 90 minutes, or be airlifted off the island, which would be at least an hour due to dispatch logistics. And in the winter? Air is the only option... as long as the weather isnt too bad. (like icing conditions that caused a planeload of pheasant hunters to go down in the lake)


*EDIT: The only medical facility on the island is a nurse's station to handle things like burns, strains/sprains, and MAYBE minor stitches/gluing. No doctors/hospital on the island.

 

[BigRed]

The VA is head and shoulders above CanadaCare. (or whatever its called)

My wife's uncle is Canadian. He had a heart condition that in the 'states would have him under the knife within 24 hours or less.

Instead it took him several months to get the scan his doctor ordered.
Then the results came back and yes, indeed he needed a surgical procedure.
He was told "Your procedure is schedule for 9 months from now. If you start feeling worse, go to the ER and they'll do another scan and see if it warrants a sooner procedure."

What is even worse? He lives here. He cant just call an ambulance or have his wife drive him across town to the ER.

https://www.google.com/maps/@41.7783054,-82.6605413,13.5z

He would have to wait for one of 3 daily ferry trips that take 90 minutes, or be airlifted off the island, which would be at least an hour due to dispatch logistics. And in the winter? Air is the only option... as long as the weather isnt too bad. (like icing conditions that caused a planeload of pheasant hunters to go down in the lake)

A progressive's dream

 

[bwframe]

 

[Pepi]

'It's called, "Getting your foot in the door"

 

[Sylvain]

Canada is not the United States. So many here don't understand that. They have no right to possess a firearm, much less carry a handgun. They never had that right. They have no gun culture to speak of. Canadians will not be "stocking up" on handguns because the idea is foreign to them. No one carries a handgun in Canada, save for police, some security personnel and by special permit if doing so for wilderness protection. Carrying a handgun for self defense is an alien concept to them.

Even possessing a handgun requires a special license on top of a standard license for long guns. The only uses considered legitimate for handguns outside of occupational use in Canada are target shooting at an approved range, competition and collecting. And by collecting, it means legitimate collecting of firearms with historical signifiance, not "I collect Glocks." And the owner of the collection must consent to periodic inspection of the collection by thier regulatory agency.

There is not, inside of every Canadian, a Yankee yearning to be free.

They are not LEGALLY allowed to carry, it doesn't mean they are not able.

There is not a country in the world where "no one carries handguns" besides police forces.

You would be surprised to know how many US-made conceal carry holsters are exported all over the world.
Including to places like Europe.

Maybe lot of people just like to collect kydex holsters at home.
It's legal to import/export.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

They are not LEGALLY allowed to carry, it doesn't mean they are not able.

There is not a country in the world where "no one carries handguns" besides police forces.

You would be surprised to know how many US-made conceal carry holsters are exported all over the world.
Including to places like Europe.

Maybe lot of people just like to collect kydex holsters at home.
It's legal to import/export.

In France is horsehide a popular leather?

 

[Sylvain]

In France is horsehide a popular leather?

I'm not sure.
I know we have a few holster makers but they are probably using cowhide.

For a country where it's not legal for civilians to carry guns we sure have a few holster makers.

There's one who does historical replicas.

But they also offer a ligne for modern defensive pistols.

Apparently they ship their product to the US as well.
To the French embassy anyway for their security forces.

 

[88E30M50]

In France is horsehide a popular leather?

Oh, horsehide! My favorite holsters all used to sport a saddle when alive.

 

[Route 45]

They are not LEGALLY allowed to carry, it doesn't mean they are not able.

There is not a country in the world where "no one carries handguns" besides police forces.

You would be surprised to know how many US-made conceal carry holsters are exported all over the world.
Including to places like Europe.

Maybe lot of people just like to collect kydex holsters at home.
It's legal to import/export.

Obviously there is no absolute, and I didn't mean it that way. I'm speaking culturally. I'm betting there's no "Where did you see OC?" thread on CanadaGunOwners.

 

[Leo]

What would magazines cost here if the AWB was still in place?

I was paying $100 and up for hi cap Para Ordinance mags when the last ban was in place. I was shooting action pistol games and my set of mags cost more than the New Para Ordinance limited I was shooting for the games. I would hate to think about today's price for for those 7 magazines.

 

[Creedmoor]

I was paying $100 and up for hi cap Para Ordinance mags when the last ban was in place. I was shooting action pistol games and my set of mags cost more than the New Para Ordinance limited I was shooting for the games. I would hate to think about today's price for for those 7 magazines.

Yep, a few years back I bought a Stainless P18 Limited locally. It came with 8 extra mags jn the bags for $650.00
One of my sons has used it in thw same games
My other Para is a P14 Stainless Limited.
Looks like Cote has. Blue Megars for $28.00

 

[MrSmitty]

They haven't taken the hammers away in GB and blunt instruments kill more people here every year than ARs.. They won't take the hammers or knives away because they want us to have tools to work with but anything we can defend ourselves with is on the "to be banned" list.

Narwhal tusks... don't forget to ban Narwhal tusks.....!!!! Think of the children!