There are Zero/None/Nil Mass Shootings in Australia

[evolve2k]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-17/us-urged-to-consider-australia-gun-laws-example/4431262

[benologist]

Martin Bryant? He slaughtered 35 people.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Bryant

[andrewfelix → benologist]

Did you read the article?

"in the 18 years before the law, Australia suffered 13 mass shootings - but not one in the 14 years after the law took full effect."

The laws were introduced as a direct result of the massacre you're referring to.

[taligent → benologist]

Interesting you mentioned that. He used an AR-15 as one of his weapons which has been banned (like all semi-automatic weapons) in Australia since this occurred.

It's almost like the less powerful the weapon, the fewer amount of people you can kill.

[chrislaco]

Sure. On the flip side, since no one has a gun at home, people are not afraid to rob or invade your house. A ban isn't the answer either.

[a_bonobo → chrislaco]

Just yesterday, I had to fend off invading hordes who came to pillage my house, I wish I had more guns.</sarcasm>

You should try living in a society without guns, you'll quickly realize how useless these things are.

[andrewfelix → chrislaco]

Would rather lose a TV than get hit by a bullet.

I live in Australia. Lived in the country and the city. Home invasions are not an issue here.

[taligent → chrislaco]

Australia has 1/4 the homicide rate of the USA. And most importantly it feels safer.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_intentiona...