American style sloganeering appears to have gained a foothold in the discussion about gun control in Canada. And it’s holding back our ability to have a reasoned and responsible conversation about the topic. That according to former soldier turned author AJ Somerset. The man who wrote Arms: The Culture and Credo of the Gun says people are shouting their preferred slogans at each other, instead of engaging in an actual conversation about the problems that could be addressed. He also offers his thoughts on the Mass Casualty Commission report and the recommendations they made about firearms.