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I don't think it is down to luck that Australia has had had zero mass shootings by crazy people since the our government implemented a mandatory buyback, and de
by satori99 11y ago
I don't think it is down to luck that Australia has had had zero mass shootings by crazy people since the our government implemented a mandatory buyback, and destroyed hundreds of thousands of weapons almost 20 years ago.
- refurb 11y agoMass shootings in Australia were rare before the gun laws were strengthened. Also, Australia still has guns including plenty of rifles and even handguns. You banned some types of guns, not all of them.
- satori99 11y agoAustralia also had only 18M citizens at the time. But the zero massacres since 1996 is still significant. Yes, guns are still available for sports shooters, and hunting etc. But we also strengthened the laws concerning how weapons must be stored (in a safe). The police have the right to turn up at the door of any registered gun owner and demand to inspect their storage at any time. I am not sure how often that actually happens, because my guns are all digital :P
- cgriswald 11y ago> But the zero massacres since 1996 is still significant. There have been many massacres since 1996. One even involved guns. All that has happened with the banning of guns is that the weapon of choice for difference crimes has changed. In the case of mass killings, arson seems to have become the weapon of choice.