Archive for July, 1999

Atlanta Shootings – Do Australian Politicians Care?

"The use of two handguns in yesterday's Atlanta shooting reminds us of the weaknesses in our own handgun legislation" said Randy Marshall, spokesperson for Gun Control Australia. "After a series of handgun incidents earlier this year and prior to the 9 June Police Ministers Council GCA wrote to all police ministers and Commissioners of Police asking for the formation of a special handgun subcommittee" said Mr Marshall. "We wanted the Council to examine the weaknesses in our handgun controls w...