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By J. WARREN CASSIDY
The recent tragedy in a London suburb in which a man shot and killed 14 people is sad proof that strict gun laws do not and cannot stop determined criminals and crazed persons in any country from committing murderous acts.
It is commonly accepted that England’s gun laws are among the most restrictive in the world. Automatic firearms may be possessed only with authority from the Home Secretary, while rifles, pistols - for competition only - and shotguns with barrels of less than 24 inches require that a certificate be issued by a police chief only to persons who can show “good reason” for possession. Even long-barrelled shotguns require a certificate.
While horrible incidents such as the one that occurred in Hungerford are rare in England, it is widely acknowledged that gun-related crime has been increasing over the past several years despite the country’s tough gun laws.
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