Thankfully we don't have the ridiculous and murderous US machismo gun culture in this country nor are most people interested in having the right to own a gun. As has been stated, criminals will always be able to get guns but not as easily as if they were readily available. I still think the laws need to be tightened as there are still some nutters who have been able to get shotgun licences.

Even the police are using conventional firearms less, with the advent of the long-distance tasar.

Personally, I hate guns - but then, I've got a vested interest: my son's a police firearms officer with the Rapid Response Unit.