Promoting Armed Self-Defence in Canada

[trozz]

I would like to promote a non-profit organization called the "Canadian Association for Self Defence". It is pushing for pro-self-defence legislation which include repealing laws against carrying weapons for self-defence, legalization of pepperspray for use on violent attackers, and just overall allowing Canadians to exercise their right to defend themselves and handing out real punishments to violent criminals and repeat-offenders.

Many politicians have suggested ineffective and non-functional solutions to crime. Examples of this would be handgun bans, closing down shooting ranges, banning protective gear such as Body Armor in BC, and "rehabilitating" criminals that end up re-offending.

Canadian Association for Self Defence
http://www.casd.ca/

With this being an American forum in general, what would you suggest be done to promote organizations like the CASD to Canadians, and what can they do to fight for their rights? Personally, I would like to carry a gun for self-defence, but I'll settle for pepperspray or a baton because it's better than nothing at all. Right now, I cannot legally carry a weapon for self-defence, and that needs to change here.

[Shovelhead]

I guess it depends on which you're promoting,

Defence
(n)
1. resistance against attack
2. something that provides such resistance
3. an argument or piece of writing in support of something that has been criticized or questioned
4. a country's military resources
5. Law a defendant's denial of the truth of a charge
6. Law the defendant and his or her legal advisers collectively
7. Sport the players in a team whose function is to prevent the opposing team from scoring
8. defences fortifications [Latin defendere to defend]
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defense
n.
1. The act of defending against attack, danger, or injury.
2. A means or method of defending or protecting.
3. Sports The act or an instance of defending a championship against a challenger: will box in his third defense of his title.
4. An argument in support or justification of something.
5. Law
a. The action of the defendant in opposition to complaints against him or her.
b. The defendant and his or her legal counsel.
6. The science or art of defending oneself; self-defense.
7. often (d f ns ) Sports
a. Means or tactics used in trying to stop the opposition from scoring.
b. The team or those players on the team attempting to stop the opposition from scoring.
8. The military, governmental, and industrial complex, especially as it authorizes and manages weaponry production.