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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees
I think you’ve missed a point here and that’s the issue & retraction of fire arms permits.
Try getting life insurance if you’ve suffered a mental health condition such as depression (even if it was ten years ago) and you’ll find the prices exorbitant.
However, a firearms permit can be returned after attending an anger management course ?
There’s an imbalance here that needs to be addressed. To my mind by all means own a firearm if required but it should be a one strike and your permit is revoked
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I agree - however (and Maggy please correct me if I’ve misread you) when discussion turns to laws “not fit for purpose” it tends to be code for banning stuff, especially in this case where Maggy identified “oversight” as a distinct issue.
The way the licensing and supervision works does indeed require serious attention, however I’m not convinced that one crime of this nature per decade demonstrates that the availability of shotguns in the general population is a problem.