Thread: The anti gun lobby

In some ways we are splittng hairs here. My take is, it is a privledge granted to a fit and proper person. As long as you are and remain a fit and proper person the police cannot reasonably refuse to grant you a licence. If you cease to be a fit and proper person the police can take away your licence. You cannot simply own or be in possession of a gun because you want to, ergo I cant see it as a right. If you odnt agree then sure you can go to court to get their determination justified. Not sure what the case law is on that but Ive read the odd Judge's comments, for instance you could cease to be a fit and proper person, but that doesnt make you so for the rest of your life. Bear in mind the Police often need case law to tell them how to proceed or work on a legal opinion given to them that might be overturned. On top of that the Police are there to protect innocent 3rd parties from those acting irresponsibly be it with a gun, driving a car over the speed posted speed limit, or drink driving, whatever. So I consider I have a right to be safe from dangers imposed by ppl not fit to utilise any good or do an action in a safe manner that might impact me. Oh and finally thinking of it as a privaledge that can be removed should help those who are overly casual realise their stupidity will cost them and others in their "fraternity dear.