The Gun Control Experiment

kobun · May 20, 2004, 08:21 AM

I just read the article on p20 in June '04.
Great and important article.
Actually it came at the right time as we are having some issues here in Norway.

In the paragraph about Australia, it says: "It cost the nation's taxpayers $500,000 (Australian)...
Is this figure corect?
To me is seems very very low. That is something like USD 350,000

I also miss hard numbers. The number of crimes pr 100,000 in each country before and after the prohibitions.
If you have any suggestion where I can find these figures I would be very greatful!

**Rich Lucibella** · May 20, 2004, 11:50 AM

kobun-
That's Richard Stevens regular Legal/Political column. I take credit for that brainstorm, but not for his thought provoking pieces. i see your point. 500,000 Aus = $345,000 US.

I've emailed Richard and asked for clarification.
Standing by.
Rich

**Rich Lucibella** · May 20, 2004, 04:57 PM

Damn fine catch, kobun.
Richard Stevens reply follows:

Quote:

Rich,
A regrettable typographical error, for which I profusely apologize. Professor Gary Mauser quoted $500 million (Australian).

Wish I had caught that before submitting it. I'll redouble my self-editing efforts, especially with numbers.

Source: http://www.sfu.ca/~mauser/papers/fai...Experiment.pdf

Rich

May 20, 2004, 08:21 AM	#1
kobun Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2002 Location: On top of a big pile of ammo Posts: 148	The Gun Control Experiment I just read the article on p20 in June '04. Great and important article. Actually it came at the right time as we are having some issues here in Norway. In the paragraph about Australia, it says: "It cost the nation's taxpayers $500,000 (Australian)... Is this figure corect? To me is seems very very low. That is something like USD 350,000 I also miss hard numbers. The number of crimes pr 100,000 in each country before and after the prohibitions. If you have any suggestion where I can find these figures I would be very greatful! __________________ "A broken heart heals faster than two broken knee-caps"

May 20, 2004, 11:50 AM	#2
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	kobun- That's Richard Stevens regular Legal/Political column. I take credit for that brainstorm, but not for his thought provoking pieces. i see your point. 500,000 Aus = $345,000 US. I've emailed Richard and asked for clarification. Standing by. Rich __________________ S.W.A.T. Magazine Weapons, Training and Tactics for the Real World Join us at TFL or at AR15.com or on Facebook