Yes, there was a significant drop in gun violence and suicide rates after the Australian buyback program that netted 650k guns. But it was mandatory combined with new national restrictions in gun ownership laws, something far removed from US possibilities because of the gun culture's vehement defensive posture. The documentation of weapo…
Yes, there was a significant drop in gun violence and suicide rates after the Australian buyback program that netted 650k guns. But it was mandatory combined with new national restrictions in gun ownership laws, something far removed from US possibilities because of the gun culture's vehement defensive posture. The documentation of weapons removed wasn't strictly adhered to. Any program without strict implementation of course can be abused by bad actors. Until public outrage reaches a tipping point, the Australian example is more aspirational than realistic for US efforts. Buybacks currently have some success in the US at the local level. It's just one imperfect tool to counteract the ongoing crisis in gun violence.
Yes, there was a significant drop in gun violence and suicide rates after the Australian buyback program that netted 650k guns. But it was mandatory combined with new national restrictions in gun ownership laws, something far removed from US possibilities because of the gun culture's vehement defensive posture. The documentation of weapons removed wasn't strictly adhered to. Any program without strict implementation of course can be abused by bad actors. Until public outrage reaches a tipping point, the Australian example is more aspirational than realistic for US efforts. Buybacks currently have some success in the US at the local level. It's just one imperfect tool to counteract the ongoing crisis in gun violence.