Gun Control in Australia: A Criminological Perspective

Sarre, Rick (2015) 'Gun Control in Australia: A Criminological Perspective', Salus Journal, Vol.3(3)

13 Pages Posted: 12 Oct 2015

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Rick T Sarre

University of South Australia - School of Law

Date Written: 2015

Abstract

In recent months there has been an upsurge in contributions to the popular press from social commentators insisting that guns make our nation safer. This essay questions these assertions. The paper provides evidence to support a contrary affirmation: that is, in order to have a reduction in gun violence, there needs to be a reduction in the number of guns generally, and a continuation of the legal controls that currently shape firearms policy in Australia.

Keywords: gun control, gun crime, gun violence, gun safety, gun legislation, firearms control, anti-gun lobby

Suggested Citation

Sarre, Rick T, Gun Control in Australia: A Criminological Perspective (2015). Sarre, Rick (2015) 'Gun Control in Australia: A Criminological Perspective', Salus Journal, Vol.3(3), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2672692

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