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Originally Posted by Tenrocca
Here you must be a primary producer, be a registered member of a sporting shooting club or require a firearm as part of your work (certain areas of security in addition to the obvious ones like police). These are what I consider legitimate reasons to hold a firearm licence.
Personal or home security is not considered a legitimate reason.
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So, it is ok to own a gun to shoot clay pigeons, but NOT to protect your life and the lives of your loved ones? And THAT is OK with you? Sorry, but that is insane. There is no more fundamental human right than the right to self-defense. If Australians have given that up, then they have surrendered a large piece of their freedom and personal liberty. Thank God for our Bill of Rights.
Here is a good read on the efficacy (or lack thereof) of gun control laws in various countries including your own Down Under. IMO, this article puts its finger on the root cause of the issue.
The Facts That Neither Side Wants To Admit About Gun Control