Firearm laws in Australia - what can happen

[Mace Canute]

polo, you're terrible! :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

 

[polo1665]

polo, you're terrible! :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Couldn't help myself.
:laughing:

 

[check]

You'll find in the states that there are many reasons for the need to carry a concealed weapon. Here's a recent news story as an example: Florida Woman Stops Alligator Attack Using a Small Beretta This is a story of self-control and marksmanship by a brave, cool-headed woman with a small pistol against a fierce predator. What's the smallest caliber that you would trust to protect yourself? A Beretta Jetfire. Here's her story in her own words: "While out walking along the edge of a pond just outside my house in The Villages with my soon to be ex-husband discussing property settlement and other divorce issues, we were surprised by a huge 12-ft. alligator which suddenly emerged from the murky water and began charging us with its large jaws wide open. She must have been protecting her nest because she was extremely aggressive. If I had not had my little Beretta Jetfire .25 caliber pistol with me, I would not be here today!" "Just one quick shot to my estranged husband's knee cap was all it took The 'gator got him easily and I was able to escape by just walking away at a brisk pace. It's one of the best pistols in my collection, plus the amount I saved in lawyer's fees was really incredible. His life insurance was a big bonus too!

I LOVE it! Reminds me of the time when I was out in the woods with a friend, and a huge bear charged us. I started running like crazy and so did my friend. Then he said to me, "What the heck are we running for -we can't out run that bear!" (And you just KNOW what's coming next.)

I said "I don't have to out run the bear, I just have to outrun you!"

 

[CalG]

CalG, what the heck are you on about.
You have your constitution as the binding principal of your country and your government. A document that is the foundation of your laws. It's, so far, a stable agreement amongst your citizens.
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK (and quite a few other Commonwealth countries) are a Constitutional Monarchy with the 'Crown' as the binding principal of these countries, their governments and the foundation of our laws. There are checks & balances aplenty, which is evident in our stability.
We also don't feel a need to carry a handgun on our person every time we 'go into town'. You may find that concept foreign, even frightening, but nevertheless it's true over here.
Handguns can be purchased and used, for enjoyment, at a registered pistol club. Shotguns can be used for hunting. Rifles can be used for hunting. We like it that way.

Wagtail (and any others who are in question as to what I may be "on about" ;-)

Whenever fire arms ownership in the US is part of a comparison with other nations, there are usually comments to the effect that the US constitution assures every citizen the right to "keep and bare arms". Often in the same breath with such comments as "for personal protection against assailants" (as in this thread), Sport shooting and hunting.

I comment to Make Clear the reality that those "personal uses of fire arms" has NOTHING to do with Amendment II of United States Constitution.
The purpose of this provision of individual rights is to guarantee every citizen the choice to prepare ones self to protect personal freedoms of all citizens from a broad reaching, distopic or tyrannical government.

I bring it up, because all too often, governments eventually turn to violent means, often directed at it's own citizens. The countries mentioned in my previous post in this thread highlight the present reality.

For myself, If all the pistols in the world were gathered up and made into plows, I could care less. But, The bad guy would need to be punished severely for even thinking about using one.

It would be curious to read of the latest stats on "armed violence" in other nations. The US numbers are so skewed by "gang related" influences in our major cities. "Call it identity and turf related conflict".

 

[YanmarFever]

I comment to Make Clear the reality that those "personal uses of fire arms" has NOTHING to do with Amendment II of United States Constitution.
The purpose of this provision of individual rights is to guarantee every citizen the choice to prepare ones self to protect personal freedoms of all citizens from a broad reaching, distopic or tyrannical government.

Winner Winner chicken dinner !

 

[CalG]

I might add

If you do not see the tyranny of the "government confiscation of the firearm" as an encroachment on law abiding members of society.

We do not share a common point of view.

 

[Wagtail]

I might add

If you do not see the tyranny of the "government confiscation of the firearm" as an encroachment on law abiding members of society.

We do not share a common point of view.

Wow, Mate... 2 days later and you come up with a 'follow up' comment. You're really stewing about this. Is it because you find it hard to comprehend that other, just as stable, countries do things different to yours?

 

[Thall303]

"The American Committee For The Defense of British Homes" WW2

The American Committee for the Defense of British Homes - Wikipedia

 

[Wagtail]

"The American Committee For The Defense of British Homes" WW2

The American Committee for the Defense of British Homes - Wikipedia

Interesting, Ta.

 

[two_bit_score]

I might add

If you do not see the tyranny of the "government confiscation of the firearm" as an encroachment on law abiding members of society.

We do not share a common point of view.

One thing we have to face is that many people are willing to accept a limitation of their rights by their government. It's difficult for American's to understand because we have enjoyed liberty and freedom that many in the world have never known.

Looking at their willingness to forgo their inherent rights should encourage us to cherish ours all the more.



TBS