Originally Posted by MrBottomTooth

They make it so difficult to obtain a handgun or other restricted weapon in Canada that most people do not bother. (other than the criminals)

Once you do go through all the hoops to legally acquire a handgun in Canada, you literally have to call the police to tell them when you are travelling with it and what your destination is, and the only place you are allowed to shoot them is at a gun range. If you own a farm, you can't even go out in your backyard and shoot a hand gun legally.

You probably remember the scene in Bowling For Columbine when Michael Moore said that bit about Canada and everyone here owning guns. Problem was he was totally full of shit and didn't mention the facts.

edit: rifles and shotguns are very popular though.