As a corollary, we would think it reasonable that such a matter would be a focus of any independent inquiry. We would actually encourage the New Zealanders to consider whether gun laws work to reduce crime before they go instituting them wholesale. If they examine the question impartially, they will demonstrate a maturity of thought that the Australian Government has sadly lacked. It is news like what we have just described here that is forcing the international firearm-owning community to link hands. The numbers of people joining the Association indicate many are at last working out that it is not wise to trust the government in this country, and that we'll soon be asked to surrender guns of a different type under an excuse yet to come.
Unity is strength.
Keep pushing membership of the Association. It is surprising how many people in the workplace own a firearm. The uses of guns are so diverse, the shooting disciplines so different, that we may often overlook people who could be potential members of the Association if we asked them openly. We support and thank those members of the Association who have stood for local councils, and also those who have joined political parties. We expect them to be able to do a lot of good in time to come.