by Cristina Howorun Last Updated Apr 27, 2021 at 7:12 am EDT Summary In the aftermath of the Nova Scotia mass shooting, the federal government banned more than 1,500 guns through regulation Critics say bans are futile as the majority of guns are smuggled in from the United States Safe community advocates say its up to communities to develop solutions, not have programs thrust upon them As part of an original Citytv documentary, VeraCity: The Gun Chase, reporter Cristina Howorun examines the causes behind and source of Toronto’s gun problem and the impact the violence has on victims and their families. Below is the final story in our five-part news series. Bookmark this page to read and watch the other stories.