Fed:PM says shooting crimes reduced because of gun control laws

AAP General News (Australia)
04-28-2006
Fed:PM says shooting crimes reduced because of gun control laws

The prime minister says shooting crimes have reduced because of tighter gun control
laws introduced after the Port Arthur massacre .. but more can be done to improve public
safety.

A memorial service will be held at Port Arthur in Tasmania today to commemorate the
10th anniversary of the massacre.

After the 1996 tragedy .. Mr HOWARD called on the states to tighten gun control laws
and he's today told the Nine Network those laws have helped reduce gun-related crime in
Australia.

But he says there are still problems and more could be done at a state level .. because
states control gun licences.

MARTIN BRYANT went on a shooting spree in the small community of Port Arthur on On
April 28 .. 1996 .. killing 35 people.

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KEYWORD: ARTHUR HOWARD (CANBERRA)

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