Guns with History
I've been a lifelong shooter and owned guns since I legally could. Totally for gun reform. I think Australia's firearms act in '96 after the Port Aurthur massacre was for the most part perfectly balanced. Essentially, all firearms must be registered to the owner, and the ban on all semi-automatic rifles and all semi-automatic and pump-action shotguns for the average sporting shooter or hunter.
The main focus was the registration though. Anyone with a criminal conviction, history of mental illness, etc were essentially barred from purchasing or owning a firearm. With the additional caveat of frequent police checks (particularly for first time owners) to assess how and where the rifles will/are to be stored.
Granted I miss the fun of semi-automatic rifles, and whenever I'm in the states I'll generally try to pop into a range and have a play. Though to be perfectly honest, it's f*cking bonkers over there. All you need to do is sign a piece of paper which essentially says: "Are you suicidal, or have suicidal tendencies?" - No? Great here take all these rifles and handguns and have fun for the next hour or as long as you have ammunition.
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