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The Catalyst: The Port Arthur Massacre (1996) and Australia's Gun Reform (lemmy.world)

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A mass shooting in Port Arthur, Tasmania, killed 35 people and injured 23 others. The tragedy prompted Australia to introduce sweeping national gun-control reforms, including strict firearm restrictions and a nationwide gun buyback program.

[–] vk6flab@lemmy.radio 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Except that it didn't work. We have more guns now than before Port Arthur.

https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/australia-more-guns-now-than-before-port-arthur/

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[–] SirActionSack@aussie.zone 4 points 2 months ago (1 child)

That article shows more guns but less gun owners. I think that's probably a win overall from the perspective of preventing deaths.

It doesn't mention gun related deaths at all so maybe that doesn't support their position.

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[–] vk6flab@lemmy.radio 6 points 2 months ago

Interesting, I'd never considered looking at deaths, since more guns seemed like a bad idea for society overall.

Turns out that deaths have reduced significantly, while gun theft seems to have increased. Also:

Firearms remain the third most common cause of domestic family deaths.

https://www.gunsafetyalliance.org.au/the-stats/

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