[quote=Dervish]
That's because Canadians tend not to get worked up about firearms in the way Americans do, despite there's enough firearms in Canada to arm 1/3 of the population. Out here in central Alberta, if you tell someone you own a gun is like saying you own a car or a power drill. It really isn't a big deal.That said, if I ever have a reason to, I have no problems loading a rifle if I have a legitimate concern about my safety or my property.
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That being said you don't usually keep it in your room, and it's more likely to be used for shooting unsavoury animals (like coyotes or porcupines) than self defense.