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Australia has announced national gun amnesty, allowing people to hand in illegal or unregistered firearms to authorities. The move is aimed at curbing growing numbers of illegal weapons and comes amid an increased terrorist threat.
[...] The program starts on July 1 and within three months – until September 30 – anyone who possesses an unwanted or unregistered firearm, or a firearm-related item such as ammunition, can legally dispose of or register their firearm at "approved drop-off points in each State and Territory", without fear of being prosecuted, Justice Minister said.
Outside the amnesty period, however, those who are caught with illegal guns could face a fine of up to AU$280,000 (US$212,000), up to 14 years in prison and a criminal record.
“My expectation is it will probably not be the case that we will have hardened criminals who have made a big effort to get a hold on illegal guns would necessarily hand them in. The purpose is to reduce the number of unregistered and illicit firearms in the community,” Keenan said, as cited by AAP.
[...] Earlier this month, the authorities announced plans to build its first prison solely for militants with extreme views to prevent the radicalization of other inmates.
Source: RT
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday June 19 2017, @06:53AM (3 children)
It may not be the police that one should fear but the thugs that the police is to afraid to confront because.. racism. That seems to be the case in Melbourne and the Apex gang at least. Protecting oneself with a knife or bat is not that easy when opposed by several fight experienced and drugged thugs. So better tools, ie guns would be better. But then they are illegal in practice. Any ideas how to deter violent gangs alone?
There is a one dilemma though. If one happen to kill a home invader in Australia a lawyer says that it can still render you 10-14 years in prison for manslaughter a lesser degree of murder charge. So how to defend without being stabbed in the back by the justice system? (which is a joke when it matters according to reports)
15-129 Home Invasion - Seacombe Gardens [youtube.com]
Nine News. Hotbed Home Invasion Stats.(Multicultural Nightmare Melbourne) [youtube.com]
African Migrants on a crime spree across Australia [youtube.com]
Nine News. African Gangs Crime Sweep Melbourne Beaches Attacking Australians [youtube.com]
ACA. Enough Is Enough. (People Fight Back Black Apex Gangs) [youtube.com]
Seven + Nine News. Blacks Attack Autistic Boy On Bus. (Want Phone + Runners. Tarneit) [youtube.com]
Nine News. Fighting Back. (Attacked Autistic Boy's Family Crime Feedback) [youtube.com]
Nine News. Out Of Control. (Black African Apex Gang Attacks Melbourne) [youtube.com]
Nine News. Gang Fight. (Former Apex Gang Member Talks) [youtube.com]
Btw this former gang member says its all about being with the bad crowd at the wrong time and place to start participate in the bad activities. That they left all family and friends behind and have to start all over again. And that they need more youth workers. Of course he also think they shouldn't be put away or deported. On the other hand what's in it for Australians to keep these people around?
(Score: 2) by Mykl on Monday June 19 2017, @07:15AM (2 children)
Apex has pretty much been shut down now. By the police. True, they did commit a spate of violent crimes, however no deaths have been linked to their activities.
The Current Affairs articles about them are a bit of a beat-up too - a ratings grab.
I would feel much less safe walking around in downtown Dallas than in Melbourne.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday June 19 2017, @04:52PM (1 child)
So immigrant gangs is not a big problem in Australia anymore? ie shutting down one gang only to have another one appear.
(Score: 2) by Mykl on Monday June 19 2017, @10:53PM
Correct, immigrant gangs are not a big problem in Australia