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[Peter Laidler]

Just be vigilant war pig.......... VERY vigilant. We thought that over here and guess what? It is a little known fact that YOUR right to bear and carry Arms comes from the rights we had here. That is why even today, it is enshrined in our law/Firearms Act, that the Chief Constable WILL grant a firearms licence to......... Alas, over the years it has been watered down until today that simple interpretation is hardly worth the paper it's printed on.

Just my 2c's worth. But just be very careful, alert and stay awake. Or guess what could happen......?

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[Paul S.]

......... It is a little known fact that YOUR right to bear and carry Arms comes from the rights we had here. That is why even today, it is enshrined in our law/Firearms Act, that the Chief Constable WILL grant a firearms licence to......... Alas, over the years it has been watered down until today that simple interpretation is hardly worth the paper it's printed on.

Just my 2c's worth. But just be very careful, alert and stay awake. Or guess what could happen......?

Peter is correct on all counts. It is much the same as what transpired in the U.K has taken place in Australia. One's rights regarding firearms - even individual self-defence is grossly restricted - have been thoroughly eroded into virtual non-existence with restrictions and qualifications all in the name of 'public safety'. I assure you that the safety that comes from all legislation is an illusion at the best and subjugation at the worst.

[WarPig1976]

It is a little known fact that YOUR right to bear and carry Arms comes from the rights we had here.

We'll have to agree to disagree on that point. Aragorn's post made the point I'm trying to make but much better. To avoid the forbidden subject I'll just point to the events that transpired at the Bundy ranch this year, that was only over grazing cattle. Believe me,, our eyes are wide open.

[Paul S.]

... It is a little known fact that YOUR right to bear and carry Arms comes from the rights we had here. ......

A point of clarification here.

Peter's statement is correct and accurate. What Peter is referring to is that English Law and hence American, Australian, Canadian, Kiwi, etc. law derives from the Magna Carta which, amongst other things guaranteed one's right to arms, trial by one's peers, etc. The Magna Carta is a cornerstone of the laws of almost all English speaking countries.

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