Raptor wrote:
Jono wrote:
The number of deaths by firearm in the home has gone down dramatically in South Africa since they introduced Firearm Control Act.
More like propoganda or just coincidence. Other than theoretically I don't see how firearm control could ever reduce death except for saving the lives of criminals.
Criminals who are involved in gangs and other crimes such as mugging and house burglary are more likely to try and get hold of illegal firearms. However, people who are involved in domestic violence don't typically try to get hold of illegal firearms in order to plan a murder.
Raptor wrote:
Jono wrote:
Additionally, they could have an amnesty period like we did about 4 years where people were allowed to hand in unlicensed firearms without being charged. That way, they would reduce the number of illegal firearms in circulation.
Registration is the first step to confiscation.
Technically, they can't confiscate your firearm if you've got a license for it. They'll check that first.
05 Mar 2013, 3:09 am
