The problem with firearms and firearm related crimes in Australia are not the legally bought and owned guns by responsible and careful gun owners but the influx of illegal black market arms which are readily available if you know who to talk too. I am a sporting shooter, and therefore I love going out for a shoot. Past events have robbed the responsible shooters in Australia of their weapons and this is not right. I dont think fully automatic weapons should be available to the wider public, but semi automatic weapons should be available to, but limited to those who pass the required testing and standards.
More people are killed on roads each year than by gun related incidents, so should cars be banned ?? No, ofcourse not, that wouldnt be sensible. I dont think disarming the responsible public is a smart thing to do or the right thing to do. If people want semi/full auto guns badly enough they will find ways to get them. Disarming the public (the responsible ones) is not gun control, it's mass disarmament in dangerous times. Most people I know who own guns wouldnt even use them for defence, they would just use a plank of wood, golf club or baseball bat, alot cleaner, quieter and easier to use. Do I agree with the Australian Governments stance on gun ownership ?? Fuck no I dont. Full auto rifles, no. Semi auto shotguns and rifles, yes.
Wolf-Man, that Australians, guns = aggression bullshit is exactly why us sporting shooters are shunned or looked down upon. What, do you think all people who own weapons are trigger happy lunatics ?? People have terrible misconceptions about why we shoot and own weapons. It's not for defence it's not for attack, it's for fun, pleasure, and getting outdoors and having a blast. Theres nothing quite like lining up your sights on a target, pulling the trigger and finding you hit dead center, it's a great feeling.
Low Spark, I respect your feelings and your choice. But you have to respect the fact that people will always own weapons, and if they are responsible gun owners there really shouldnt be a problem. You say "their" freedom is more important than yours ?? I disagree, and frankly I find that to be absolute bullshit. Most people who own guns, as I've said are responsible, upstanding citizens who (in the case of Americans) want to protect their family and also go shooting from time to time. How can their freedom be more important than yours if they are within the boundries of the law with their purchased weapons ??
Nice collection of weapons Rudedog
Teach those beautiful girls of yours the fun AND the danger of what guns can do. Sometimes a scare is the best way to make sure nothing terrible happens.