(02-18-2018, 05:16 PM)lastonealive Wrote: The 2014 Sydney siege had 3 deaths. 2 of these were by the police including the perpetrator. The fact he couldnt get hold of a high powered weapon shows the laws work.

Less familiar with the monash one but looks like that wouldnt even be newsworthy with 2 deaths in the US

How can you say the law worked if the man had an illegal sawed-off shotgun? The fact lives were spared is more on the gunman's intent than the weapon on hand. The weapon/firearm does what the holder wants it to do, regardless of type. This is a point being made here.

FYI, the gun was imported in the 50's and somehow remained among the general public, unregistered, and through mandatory weapons turn in or two. Must have more gun laws!

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