Recent court cases on the Prairies have raised the issue of gun culture and rural crime across Canada.
But for many farmers and ranchers, a firearm is not seen as a tool for self defence, but a part of the way of life out in the country.
We look at what rural residents have to say about gun culture, the rural-urban divide in attitudes when it comes to firearms, and whether there are concerns about safety on the farm.
Dave is joined by Regina Leader Post reporter Mark Melnychuk.