Posted on 04/27/2016 11:00:20 PM PDT by naturalman1975
AS Australia marks 20 years since the Port Arthur massacre, guns still pose a massive threat to our nation.
There are more firearms in the country than ever before, more are imported, and owners are amassing larger arsenals in their homes.
Gun policy expert Philip Alpers, Adjunct Associate Professor at Sydney School of Public Health, warned this morning that boasts Australia has solved the gun problem are premature.
When John Howard introduced the National Firearms Act in 1996 after Martin Bryants devastating mass shooting, he swore we wouldnt go the American way, and many believe he has been vindicated.
People are so proud, in some cases, over-proud, Prof Alpers told news.com.au. They dont realise theres quite a lot of potential out there for gun-fuelled mayhem.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.com.au ...
Every time I get into a discussion with non-Americans about how guns aren’t “banned” somewhere, I point out that I keep a loaded assault rifle leaning in the corner of my bedroom, and ask how that would fly where they are from.
The harsh lessons of the 20th century have taught people everywhere that governments are not to be trusted. Particularly when they demand that the people be disarmed.
And that is why every attempt to disarm the citizens is met with an increase in the number firearms the people hold.
And why should YOU (Professor Alpers) fear that? Do you plan to invade those homes and fear resistance? Do you forsee doing things to the people that would prompt them to leave their homes with those guns and come looking for you? Or are you afraid that their children will find the guns and hurt themselves?
Sounds like they used New Jersey gun laws as a model. A carry permit requires you to "prove a need", and the proof is never enough unless you're among the "connected".
***Sounds like they used New Jersey gun laws as a model.***
It has been said that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!”
After all, Thomas J. Dodd, who was itching to register guns in the USA, used the Nazi Weapons law as his basis for the 1968 Gun Control Act.
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I actually agree with requirement for firearms owners licence (apart from the excessive cost), just as with driver's licence, and voter registration.
I even accepted the 1977 changes, which required presentation to the Dealer of an firearms licence with appropriate endorsement, for the type of firearm being purchased.
It's the 1996 change, brought in by that American beotch Rebecca Peters, that are the problem. (apart from my .22 rabbit rifle jumping from the appropriate Class A, to the top "assault weapon death machine" class D), To the non- personal, you now need to seek prior approval before purchase - for any additional firearm
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