Originally Posted by
crisis
It totally ignores cultural and social influences
this is a hugely important factor, but alas also one pretty much impossible to address, and besides, politicians aren't known for going the hard, thorough route, and gun bans look good to the voters
Originally Posted by
IBrake4Rainbows
I am still of the opinion that more can be learned from the reasons behind this man becoming so isolated and violent than the methods through which he carried out his final deeds.
also very important issue, yet again, one that is very hard to address, and not to roll out the video games band wagon but that facet may have to be investigated properly (not by some self serving nut cough-jack thompson - cough)
Originally Posted by
crisis
People say this but I for one would not know where to find this back market.
it's not as difficult as you think, look at all the illicit substances getting about.
For about 3 years after our buyback the shooting community was urged to report all blackmarket offers ot th epolice, shut down a few smuggling rings as i recall.
Also, in WA the buyback was executed so poorly either due to remoteness or lack of police man power that many owners still have their self loading weapons, although i for one don't consider these an issue
Originally Posted by
nota
The methods were via guns, self-loading guns.
it's not the self loading guns that worry me, but more the fact assault weapons are available over the counter, with accessories like 100 round drum magazines for sale too. Germany still has self loading weapons after their massacre, they simply limited the magazines to the 4 round type.
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