Australia’s national conversation about guns is not a debate but an ill-informed and emotive argument that vilifies, diminishes and sidelines licensed firearms owners (LFAOs).
With almost a million LFAOs across the country, Australians’ record of responsible, legal and practical gun ownership speaks for itself; LFAOs should feel no responsibility to justify, explain or excuse their choices.
Our right to affirm and practice our cultural traditions is clear; arguments against that right are not.
LFAOs practice patience, persistence and precision, are responsible for their choices and actions and must uphold their obligations or lose their privileges.
If Australia wants to have a real debate about guns, let’s make sure all participants are armed with facts before we pull the trigger.