I believe he was referring to handguns as opposed to rifles. No one hunts with handguns, and yes, handguns have only one purpose, killing people at short range.
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A real brief answer would be that most sports have a history or connection to war/military games. Like it or not there is a connection. I’m not saying it’s right or wrong. It’s just that this is the history, and original ancient history of sport. It’s all about high physical skills related to hunting, aggression, and survival. At least it is at its root. And it’s one of the reasons why people feel so identified with sports because it is primal and instinctual in nature.
Well, to take these analogies to the next level, no teams should be named after predatory animals. ie. lions, because they were used to kill humans in the Roman forum. Sorry BC fans. 
If you haven’t looked at the camera that follows Busby through the backfield and makes contact right at the center field stripe in front of the official then you will never see the point of contact. Every other camera only shows where the DB ends up. Perhaps only the data enhanced version on TSN+ showed that particular camera?
PS: you will clearly see that the DBs foot was half a yard past the CF stripe.
Started watching this game again. Easy to see why it got out of hand. Argos were taking shots at Harris well after the ball was gone. Refs were letting it slide for the home team i think. Never noticed the first time through but its easy to see now on Riders first drive since i’m watching for it instead of the ball.
Yes. I should have been more specific. I was referring to handguns and semi automatic and automatic weapons which I mentioned earlier. Completely unnecessary to have in a civilized society with some exceptions. I worked in a rural Manitoba town for 20 years and am well aware of the difference between rural and urban. At football games it seems to me that players mimicking the use of guns generally aren’t mimicking rifles.
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In these screengrabs the DB appears to have his right foot on the center line at the point of contact. Whether that has any bearing on things IDK, but the hit appears to have occurred over the line.
Edit: I guess it’s all in the eyes of the beholder.
Another view has the DBs foot half a stride over mid field the other shows the ref behind Busby. Your shots show nothing.
If his foot is beyond the Stripe then he is inside the two yards. My view seems much tighter than what you posted. The other shot you need is the official standing behind Busby. He marks the edge of the box.
The other thing i can see now is that the DB despite facing Busby, seems to be tracking Harris (or Hudon) instead of dealing with Busby coming right at him. He did absolutely nothing to avoid the block. Unfortunate. 34:40 mark on TSN+
That’s actually a great example. We don’t call our teams the “empathetic poets”. Were often “pirates” or “tiger cats” or “bombers” or other such names that suggest aggression, roughness and toughness.
Actually they mostly used for target shooting (sport).
Like archery. Like fencing or kendo. All of which are internationally recognized as sport (see olympics).
Boxing and MMA sport come from one root purpose - to hurt someone - that’s evolved into a rules based controlled beating of an opponent. We aren’t banning someone doing a fist pump after a TD catch now are we? I bet there’s more serious injuries in Canada from playing hockey than from guns.
Edit: I’ll edit that last statement as I have no idea. My mind is typing faster than I’m thinking. While I bet there’s way more injuries as a result of hockey it would be stupid of me to suggest that it would compare to a gun injury which would often be fatal.
You haven’t won me over on guns as of yet.
I also don’t consider boxing or MMA sports. They are just exhibitions for the purpose of hurting or killing your opponent. Similar to old timey gladiators.
That’s ok Jon. We all get to have our beliefs. Not trying to change yours, only share mine. Plus it’s good to hear and consider others beliefs
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I’ll have to take your word on all this as I don’t have TSN+, and likely never will… They get too much of my money as it is.
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Mostly? I’m aware of the sport aspect, I used to work with a guy who was a competitive shooter. I also worked with a guy who had been shot, darned lucky he could still walk. There are an estimated 145 million handguns in the US, so “mostly” doesn’t work for me. Some are used as you say, many others are used by the suicidal, nasty drunks, road ragers, jilted lovers, and I believe criminals have more than their share. The world would be a much better place without them, doubt if you can change my mind on that. Anyway , this is kind of heading off topic so we should move on.
exactly…busby is “inside the ref” and inside the box
I referenced my comments to being in Canada. That’s were I live and where the fine took place. I don’t support American gun culture.
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I wholeheartedly agree Jon. You may remember that, only a few decades ago, boxing was considered too voilent, and barbaric,so some states were on the record as wanting to ban boxing. Then MMA came along, and the barbaric element climbed to a whole new level. It is, in fact, “legalized” assault causing bodily harm which would warrant jail time if it happened on the street. Yes, indeed, like the gladiators.
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So if even 1% kills someone every year that is 1.45 million murders a year! Good thing they have all those people jumping the border 
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Weekly fines
PRESEASON WEEK 2 (MAY 24 – OTT at MTL)
Ottawa linebacker Tyron Vrede, a Grade Two spear to wide receiver Tyjon Lindsey.
WEEK 1 (2)
Montreal wide receiver Tyler Snead, Code of Conduct by simulating the firing of a weapon
Montreal wide receiver Charleston Rambo, blindside block to Toronto defensive back Derek Slywka.
Week 2 (3)
Winnipeg defensive lineman Willie Jefferson, blindside block on BC long snapper Kyle Nelson.
Montreal offensive lineman Pier-Olivier Lestage, blindside block on Ottawa defensive lineman Cleyon Laing.
Calgary offensive lineman Joshua Coker, unnecessary contact with Toronto linebacker Isaac Darkangelo.
Week 3 (8)
Montreal wide receivers Charleston Rambo and Hakeem Harris CFL Code of Conduct by simulating the firing of a weapon during a celebration.
Edmonton defensive back Kordell Jackson delivering an illegal low block on Montreal offensive lineman Donald Ventrelli.
Saskatchewan wide receiver Dhel Duncan-Busby delivering an illegal low block on Toronto defensive back Kenneth George Jr.
Saskatchewan defensive lineman Micah Johnson delivering a high hit on Toronto quarterback Nick Arbuckle.
Toronto defensive lineman Jordan Williams delivering a late hit on Saskatchewan quarterback Trevor Harris.
Calgary running back Dedrick Mills violating the CFL Code of Conduct by simulating the firing of a weapon during a celebration.
BC offensive lineman Kory Woodruff committing a non-football act – making contact with an official.
Week 4 (5)
Saskatchewan defensive linemen Micah Johnson and Mike Rose, committing a non-football act – engaging in an in-game altercation.
BC offensive linemen Chris Schleuger and George Una, committing a non-football act – engaging in an in-game altercation.
Toronto linebacker Cameron Judge has been fined for delivering a high hit on Ottawa quarterback Dustin Crum.
Week 5 (5)
BC defensive lineman Kemoko Turay has been suspended one game for committing a non-football act – inciting a post-game altercation.
Montreal defensive linemen Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund and M.J. Sherman for committing a non-football act – engaging in a post-game altercation.
Montreal offensive lineman Pier-Olivier Lestage for making inappropriate contact with a TSN camera operator.
Ottawa linebacker Frankie Griffin for delivering a high hit on Edmonton quarterback Tre Ford.
Totals
Ottawa (1) preseason
After 5 weeks (23)
Montreal 8
Saskatchewan 4
BC 4
Calgary 2
Toronto 2
Winnipeg 1
Edmonton 1
Ottawa 1
East 2 vs West 7
Home 10 vs Visitors 10
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At least Montreal is just chalking up fines.
Riders have added fines to an impressive number of penalties with 300+ yards penalties in the last two games.