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Originally Posted by LewisM
I don't NEED one, but I have them. I am a collector of firerams, have contributed to a few books (one coming out next week).
It is still a licensed right in Australia to OWN firearms. There is also a licensed right to CARRY and USE firearms.
Same can be said - you don't need a telescope - why own one?  None of us NEED one. |
Sorry Lewis, you can hardly compare the two, that is just being ridiculous.
I do need mine! Telescope, that is
However, I do agree with you to a point, as I am also a gun owner. I also had semi-auto weapons, and as a gun owner, I never really saw the point. Why would anyone need a semi-auto? I certainly didn't, but had them nevertheless; all because I could. I also saw the need to remove them from society and happily gave mine up.
Also, it must be pointed out, to balance the argument, that the Port Arthur and Hoddle St massacres were carried out with "illegal" weapons anyway. Having strict gun laws are a start, but it would not stop people accessing illegal weapons. This has been the case in recent Sydney shootings too.
Cheers Peter