Thread: Darwin is getting slow in his old age.

Originally Posted by Beavis

I believe gun related death in Australia was declining before the bans. Gun related crime may well have increased.

Your first sentence is not supported by hard facts Beavis.

If you look at total gun deaths per 100k population from 79 thru to 96, it was always close to or above 3, with a peak of 4.5 in 82.

Since the ban in 96, total gun deaths has shown as rapid and increased decline. It dropped below 2 in 98, and was below 1 in 2011.

If you can find any stats or numbers to back your claims about gun crime, I'd be interested in seeing them.

Also, how can gun related crime increase but gun related violence decrease. Please explain that to me...