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CFI-ICAF Poll destroys the Canadian Myth - 75.8% are for Legal
Firearms ownership!!!
75.8 % of Canadians voters agree that firearms ownership should be legal with 22.1% opposed.
In fact the results came in higher than many have claimed. "There was an assumption by
the powers that be that it was about 65% in favour and 30% opposed." stated Terry
Burns, Chairperson of the CFI-ICAF Board of Governors. "Here in New Brunswick the numbers
were some of the strongest in the country with nearly 86% in favour of legal ownership."
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As expected there were some regional differences, with the lowest support in Quebec at
71.8 % to the national high in Saskatchewan at 91.2%
Analyzing the poll by demographics, gender, age, and income was even more revealing.
The breakdown by gender is contrary to the anti’s propaganda with 69.7% of women in
favour of legal gun ownership.
Individuals with a higher level of income and education were more likely to agree with
the concept of legal firearms ownership. This is of significance both to us as firearms
owners and the politicians, as these are the individuals most likely to vote during an
election.
- 78.9 % of those with a household of income under 65,000 were in favour vs. 87.5%with
incomes over 65,000.
- 79 % of high school graduates agreed vs. 82% of college grads.
This particular poll was conducted from January 18th, 2010 to January 23rd, 2010. 1011
random eligible Canadian voters were interviewed by telephone. The *study has a margin of
error of 3.08% 19 times out of 20 for the total results. Results from sub-groups will
have a higher margin of error.
The question was phrased as follows:
In Canada private ownership of firearms is legal for hunting, target practice and other
recreational purposes. To own a firearm someone must be licensed by the government and
cannot have a criminal record or mental instability. Should private ownership of firearms
remain legal in Canada or should private firearms ownership be banned entirely?
- Private firearms ownership should remain legal in Canada - 75.8% - agreed
- Private firearms ownership should be banned entirely in Canada - only 22.1% agreed
What does this give us?
Power!!!
We now have established the first accurate, creditable stats and information which we
can take to the politicians and use in our Public awareness programs.
"Knowledge is power" - Sir Francis Bacon.
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