Gun control for dummies

An article on Australian gun control.

KTK

Catastrophe when America’s twin gave up guns

http://www.class.org.au/prohibition.htm

 

"A magistrate over here today is in hot water just for having ammunition found at his home."
Urqh, wonder how the ammo was found. How is it that this became in the news?...I recall a fellow on Youtube who videoed men looking into his daughters room...They turned out to be from the government(?), trying to see if they had an unlicensed tv ?...Could that be true? ..If same were to occur here, there'd be a big problem....Don't want to stray from original topic, but think this is relevant....ps, enjoy your writing style. I'm thinking of using more Francais just to keep it fresh... Vive la defferance.

 

Extermely biased and proof that we are indeed NOT America's twin...the only people whinging here in Australia are those that want their guns...just to let off, for no other good reason. Didnt realise that so many Americans had Flintlocks and percussion rifles in their cupboards...a woeful article.

 

"In fact, you can’t carry a weapon of any kind. Even non-lethal alternatives like pepper sprays, mace and Tasers are banned. You are not allowed to carry a pocket-knife."

Similar to Britain, except that you can carry a pocket knife as long as the blade is 3 inches or less-
https://www.gov.uk/find-out-if-i-can-buy-or-carry-a-knife
Why the hell does anyone need pepper/mace sprays or tasers?!
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It is an offence to have in your possession an offensive weapon in a public place."
https://www.askthe.police.uk/content/Q338.htm
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The modesty!

 

If that were enforced litteraly then you couldn't go out in public if you had any martial arts training.

 

I don't generally carry a gun in my hometown, though I did for a while after the murders I posted about on another thread. I do, always, have a pistol in my car. It's well hidden, but instantly accessible to me. I have it there for the same reason I have flares, an entrenching tool, a first aid kit, some tools, etc - it's a remote area and if you don't have the tools to take care of yourself, you're screwed.

When I travel, I always take a gun and I generally only travel to states that recognize my Alaska carry permit. For example, last fall we went to the southwest and had fun (and spent lots of money) in Nevada and Arizona because those are free states where people can go armed. My little Colt Mustang is invisible, but it's always there.

Nobody has to fear me and my gun. And when I see somebody else leaning over at a restaurant or casino showing that tell-tale bulge that reveals a gun, I'm reassured rather than dismayed.

Fear of guns as objects is paranoia, and fear of people legally carrying guns lacks clarity of thought. Fear of criminals on the other hand, is simply common sense. How does one counter the risk that criminals present? Carry a gun...

 

I just looked up some interesting statistics. In 2011, bicycle deaths numbered 677, while rifles of all types (not just "assault" rifles) accounted for 323 deaths. So, bicycles are more than twice as deadly as rifles.

When will we ban these evil two-wheeled killing machines?

 

Crocodile Dundee carried a big knife.

 

I think everybody should have a carry permit. Even if you don't carry as a habit, you may find yourself in the situation where you need to carry and without the permit you'll be on the wrong side of the law.

Alaska doesn't require a permit to carry open or concealed, but you can still get the permit so you have the option in other states that recognize carry permits. I've kept mine active just for for that reason.

 

While im not judging you Slip, or anyone else...i dont want to live in your world mate. People i dont know carrying guns makes me very nervous...is he sane or a fruitloop? Does he have a short fuse? What if someone does rob this place while im in it...is he going to whip his gun out and start shooting...very nervous.

 

Somebody sure is because this thread is full of it. We have our guns, we will keep our guns, and we don't care what anyone thinks about it, especially the government. We dare defend our rights (I saw this statement inscribed on a monument at the eastbound rest area on I-10 just inside the Alabama state line). Your world ain't ours, and ours ain't yours. Live where you want and the way you want to, but without the means to do so doesn't guarantee much. It's live free or die (the New Hampshire state motto) as far as I'm concerned. You never see any pro-gun types start threads and go on and on and on about why they think everyone should own guns or what type of guns they should own (see the vice idiot Joe Biden's position on this idea on youtube). If you don't want one or need one, then good for you.

 

Thought the whole idea of martial arts was not to need weapons?

 

So was Inspector Clouseau.

 

KTK

 

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