DANGER OF FIREARMS
N.S.W. PRECAUTIONS
SYDNEY December 18. Statistics shoiv that between 1913 and 1920 (inclusive) there have .been 417 deaths in Australia from criminal use and 208 from accidental discharge of firearms besides over 509 sejions injuries. A select Parliamentary Committee AA-hich inquired into the dangers arising from the carrying of concealed firearms recommends that except specially authorised persons the carrying of such arms be absolutely prohibited under" penalty of imprisonme.it ranging from one day to ten years; that the pointing of a. weapon i be made a statutory offence; that parents be made responsible' for. boys using pea rifles and the safety of other firearms in their possession ; that all sale of firearms must be properly recorded.. _
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Grey River Argus, 20 December 1920, Page 3
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119DANGER OF FIREARMS Grey River Argus, 20 December 1920, Page 3
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