Thread: Should Have Been More Than a Warning

Originally Posted by timattalon

So are you saying its acceptable to break the law if it is not one you deem serious?

Are you saying speeding is not a serious crime? It may be a crime you deem not serious, but the consequences of a fuck up at speed are VERY serious.

Ever turned up to a crash with a fatality because they were speeding? Tell them it wasn't serious......... These are consequences that as a bystander I hope to never ever see again. Nor do I wish that on anyone else.

Tell you what, go out smoke a heap of dope and get caught a couple times. Pick up a couple speeding tickets, then reapply for a firearms license....Good luck with that. The whole point is these do have an impact on your "fit and proper status". Personal judgement is definitely taken into account, and frequent moments of lapses or poor decision do and should be taken into account. If the degree of your offending is light they may consider it a moment of indiscretion or lapse judgement. Repetition would however show a stronger disregard for the law. These will have differing affects on a license application, but I assure you that they will be considered.

My opinion of what a serious crime has nothing to do with it. Think about what the courts consider to be a serious crime then try again.


Hint: Smoking weed for personal use and a couple of speeding tickets would not be considered serious crime.