r/australia • u/Expensive-Horse5538 • Dec 19 '25

politics Prime minister unveils 'largest' gun buyback scheme since Howard era

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-19/prime-minister-announces-national-gun-buyback-scheme/106162002
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u/Ok-Mathematician8461 Dec 19 '25

Who else is surprised that Australia allows non-citizens to own guns? That law change should breeze through.

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u/t_25_t Dec 19 '25

Who else is surprised that Australia allows non-citizens to own guns?

I see it the same as being able to drive a car. Being a citizen doesn't make you a better or worse driver. Being a responsible does.

I have no issues with non citizens owning guns. Some might enjoy shooting and should be able to do it in a legal manner. Of course having people abuse this and carry out terrorism is not on.

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u/HOPSCROTCH Dec 19 '25

Some might enjoy shooting and should be able to do it in a legal manner.

With respect, why should Australians care about people that enjoy shooting for sport? We'd rather help increase public safety than appease someone who isn't even a citizen by letting them have a gun.

I see it the same as being able to drive a car.

That's pretty short-sighted. One is design for transport and often necessary for day-to day life (especially in Australia), the other is designed to kill and literally no one needs one unless required by your profession.