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On Guns, Feelings Are Not Facts

On Guns, Feelings Are Not Facts

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Jun 26, 2025
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Whenever there is a public shooting in America, Australian media and politicians give a sigh and shake their heads in mock despair. How is it, they ask, that a smart country like America cannot do what is necessary to stop this from occurring, by implementing gun laws similar to those in Australia?

Australia confiscated 650,000 guns. Murders and suicides plummeted. | Vox

The gun laws Australia introduced in 1997 were some of t…

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David Leyonhjelm was elected to the Senate in 2013 and 2016, resigning in 2019. He is the author of two books and has operated his agribusiness consulting company for over 30 years. He has degrees in veterinary science, law and business.
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