What's it like in British Columbia?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What's it like in British Columbia?

Posted: 4/4/2006 7:33:02 AM EDT

No bill of rights, no freedom of speech... other than that, how is life in BC? Frankly it looks like a paradise to me, and I'm setting my sights on this area of the world. How would you rate life in BC vs Washington or Oregon?

Gun stuff is interesting, but not a total deal breaker. I can live with a Garand, which appears to be legal in CA.

Posted: 4/5/2006 2:42:14 PM EDT

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No bill of rights, no freedom of speech... other than that, how is life in BC? Frankly it looks like a paradise to me, and I'm setting my sights on this area of the world. How would you rate life in BC vs Washington or Oregon?

Gun stuff is interesting, but not a total deal breaker. I can live with a Garand, which appears to be legal in CA.

You might want to do a little research before you make any final decisions...

GUIDE TO THE CANADIAN CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS
Part II : The Contents of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Section 2

Fundamental Freedoms

Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms:

1. freedom of conscience and religion;
2. freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication;
3. freedom of peaceful assembly; and
4. freedom of association.

The Charter guarantees certain freedoms for everyone in Canada. Canadian traditions and laws have reflected the freedoms set out in section 2 for many years. Since 1982, the Charter has given these freedoms constitutional protection.

Under section 2 of the Charter, Canadians are free to follow the religion of their choice. In addition, they are guaranteed freedom of thought, belief and expression. Since the media are an important means for communicating thoughts and ideas, the Charter also protects the right of the press and other media to speak out. Our right to gather and act in peaceful groups is also protected, as is our right to belong to an association such as a trade union.

These freedoms are set out in the Charter to ensure that Canadians are free to create and to express their ideas, gather to discuss them and communicate them widely to other people. These activities are basic forms of individual liberty. They are also important to the success of a democratic society like Canada. In a democracy, people must be free to discuss matters of public policy, criticize governments and offer their own solutions to social problems.

Even though these freedoms are very important, governments can sometimes limit them. For example, laws against pornography and hate propaganda are reasonable limits on freedom of expression because they prevent harm to individuals and groups.

www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/progs/pdp-hrp/canada/guide/fundamental_e.cfm

Posted: 4/12/2006 4:42:26 PM EDT

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No bill of rights, no freedom of speech... other than that, how is life in BC? Frankly it looks like a paradise to me, and I'm setting my sights on this area of the world. How would you rate life in BC vs Washington or Oregon?

Gun stuff is interesting, but not a total deal breaker. I can live with a Garand, which appears to be legal in CA.

No CCW, but better gun wise than California. Gun laws are federal, no provincial laws.

AR15 OK
M1A/M14 OK
HK SL8 OK
M96 OK
SKS D OK
AR180B OK
Garand OK
M1 Carbine OK

You can even own an XCR, should they ever become available. 5 rnd mag limit for semi auto centerfire rifle.

No AK, FNFAL, many others also banned

www.wolverinesupplies.com

Canadian law currently prohibits .25/.32 cal handguns, and those with barrels under 4.14". 10 round mag limit for handgun.

Handguns registered since 1934, all guns registered since 99/2000.

Vancouver is like 3rd largest city in Canada, so all the usual big city liberal/crime issues and problems, but believe it or not I'd say on the whole provincial government is more conservative than WA State government and is friendly towards gun owners. North/Central B.C. is basically like Alberta.

But this is Canada. Taxed to the $#@$% hilt, new Conservative government hasn't started fixing gun laws yet. Lots of looney liberals still in the east, don't get me started on Quebec.

Canada. Come for the scenery, stay for the stupidity

Posted: 4/13/2006 1:34:01 PM EDT

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No bill of rights, no freedom of speech... other than that, how is life in BC? Frankly it looks like a paradise to me, and I'm setting my sights on this area of the world. How would you rate life in BC vs Washington or Oregon?

Gun stuff is interesting, but not a total deal breaker. I can live with a Garand, which appears to be legal in CA.

No CCW, but better gun wise than California. Gun laws are federal, no provincial laws.

AR15 OK
M1A/M14 OK
HK SL8 OK
M96 OK
SKS D OK
AR180B OK
Garand OK
M1 Carbine OK

You can even own an XCR, should they ever become available. 5 rnd mag limit for semi auto centerfire rifle.

No AK, FNFAL, many others also banned

www.wolverinesupplies.com

Canadian law currently prohibits .25/.32 cal handguns, and those with barrels under 4.14". 10 round mag limit for handgun.

Handguns registered since 1934, all guns registered since 99/2000.

Vancouver is like 3rd largest city in Canada, so all the usual big city liberal/crime issues and problems, but believe it or not I'd say on the whole provincial government is more conservative than WA State government and is friendly towards gun owners. North/Central B.C. is basically like Alberta.

But this is Canada. Taxed to the $#@$% hilt, new Conservative government hasn't started fixing gun laws yet. Lots of looney liberals still in the east, don't get me started on Quebec.

Canada. Come for the scenery, stay for the ~~stupidity~~ Newfie Screech

fixed it for ya...

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