Gun related suicides fall after gun buyback

TarJak · 08-31-10, 10:47 PM

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...30/2996838.htm

I find a more interesting stat is at the end of the SMH article below. The complete eradication of multiple shootings in Australia in the 13 years since the buyback scheme was introduced. That is no mad bugger went into his local school, McDonalds or other public place and shot a lot of people. Prior to the buyback we would get one or two a year.

http://www.smh.com.au/national/howar...829-13xne.html

TLAM Strike · 08-31-10, 11:00 PM

I believe we already have a thread dealing with the effects of this Australian gun buy back program.

TarJak · 08-31-10, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

I believe we already have a thread dealing with the effects of this Australian gun buy back program.

Not quite. but nice try.

bookworm_020 · 09-01-10, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

I believe we already have a thread dealing with the effects of this Australian gun buy back program.

On a serious note,

I saw the article as well and was surprised by it, in particular the same note about multiple shootings. The fact that it also reduced the number of firearms about that people could use to end their life helped, but I do fear that they will find other ways to end it if they don't get the help they need.

TarJak · 09-01-10, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bookworm_020

On a serious note,

I saw the article as well and was surprised by it, in particular the same note about multiple shootings. The fact that it also reduced the number of firearms about that people could use to end their life helped, but I do fear that they will find other ways to end it if they don't get the help they need.

No doubt. Even before the buyback the number of gun suicides was only a fraction each year of the total. My best man for one topped himself with an overdose of painkillers.

Weiss Pinguin · 09-01-10, 09:18 AM

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My best man for one topped himself with an overdose of painkillers.

Ouch, sorry to hear that

TarJak · 09-01-10, 11:18 PM

It was very upsetting at the time. If only there was a way of restricting access to the other methods. But of course being resourceful humans the suicides would still find other methods anyway.

08-31-10, 10:47 PM	#1
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Gun related suicides fall after gun buyback http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...30/2996838.htm I find a more interesting stat is at the end of the SMH article below. The complete eradication of multiple shootings in Australia in the 13 years since the buyback scheme was introduced. That is no mad bugger went into his local school, McDonalds or other public place and shot a lot of people. Prior to the buyback we would get one or two a year. http://www.smh.com.au/national/howar...829-13xne.html

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TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	I believe we already have a thread dealing with the effects of this Australian gun buy back program. __________________

09-01-10, 11:18 PM	#7
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	It was very upsetting at the time. If only there was a way of restricting access to the other methods. But of course being resourceful humans the suicides would still find other methods anyway.