For those who ask; Who are the Gun Lobby in Australia? I would've thought it's the 'Sporting Shooters Association'? Or am I wrong? Someone in the United States has got to make a stand, on their whole philosophy, on the availability and access to certain categories of F/A's. Failure to do so, and we'll see more of these tragedies occur.

Paul,

Are you going to give any details of the alledged political donations by the Gun Lobby, some references perhaps?

As for Western Action, it's a fast growing, family orientated discipline where people do dress up as western/cowboy characters and fire pistols, rifles and shotguns of the period.
No modern designs are allowed, all arms must conform to designs that are now well over 100 years old.
It's a lot of fun for those who are so inclined, it's not my cup of tea, I find that the inclination to Hollywood is stronger than any to historical accuracy.
The cowboys etc., of the Old West would have stained their britches in uncontrollable mirth!!

Have a look at this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok1NMsz6L08
and
http://www.sasaoz.com/

They give a good idea of what goes on and note, the speed of firing, particularly "Savage Sam" with a 'slow' double barrel 1880s era shotgun.

"An analysis of the latest Australian Electoral Commission donation disclosures has revealed that firearms groups donated $353,000 to various federal political bodies around the country. The donations were made in the 2015-16 financial year, during a period when there was intense political focus on firearms regulation in Australia.
The largest donations – totalling just over $108,000 – went to Bob Katter’s Australian party, which received $75,000 from the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (Queensland) Inc and $33,332 from NIOA Nominees. Robert Nioa is the son-in-law of Katter and NIOA touts itself as Australia’s largest privately owned supplier of small arms."

"The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party, which also received just over $104,000, disclosed donations of $17,000 from the Shooting Industry Foundation of Australia, $5,000 from the New South Wales firearms dealer Magnum Sports Pty Ltd and $30,000 from its own association entity the Federation of Hunting Clubs."

"The Liberal party received $46,000, which included $23,000 from Thales Australia Limited and $22,500 from the Shooting Industry Foundation of Australia."

"The Labor party also received $33,032 from Thales Australia."

Hi o sung wu, I think it is Trumps intention to act when things get really bad with guns in America. Not now things are pretty well normal, and there's no point upsetting Charlton Heston over one or two minor indiscretions.

In the mean time Trump will continue to praise the men and women of law enforcement, and those that deal directly with the carnage. He will continue with his feigned outbursts of sorrow. He will offer condolences to the families of those killed. He will have a hardy get well soon message, for the wounded and severely injured. The Americans are so lucky to have such a wonderful person steering the ship

Issy, I was only having a lend of you about Dodge City. Now I find out that such people exist, its all for real! Are you Wichita Willy? What about Little Miss Lead Lover. These people should not be on the firing range, they should be in the psychiatric center, where they can watch re-runs of 'Gun Smoke' all day!

What about your local 'Burger and Bullets' franchise where a 9 year old girl shoot dead her instructor with an automatic uzi.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGCKFzGAfQ0

As I said, Paul, Western Action is not my cup of tea, or brand of 'Snake Eye', but they do seem to have a lot of fun.

Did you watch "Savage Sam" firing a double barrel shotgun faster than the dreaded Adler that frightens the Greens so much?
Here's a bit more on Sam,

"Savage Sam - Single Action’s World Champion
by Rachael Andrews
Australian & New Zealand Handgun 12

A young Australian SSAA member has defeated world-renowned shooters at the Single Action World Titles to become the first competitor in history to take the World Champion title out of the United States.

New South Wales shooter Sam Medway was just 12 months out of a debilitating work accident where he lost the use of his hand when he travelled to the US for the championships. ‘Savage Sam’, as he is known while competing, said he refused to believe doctors when they told him he may never get full use of his hand back, and that winning this title was the icing on the cake following hard work in rehabilitation.

“I’m pretty proud. This really is a dream achievement,” he said.

“It’s an international first for the title to leave the United States and it shows that it’s possible and you don’t have to be an almost-professional shooter to make it happen.

“It was something I wanted and didn’t want to let anything stop me...I knew this was my chance and I wasn’t going to let my injury stand in my way.”

The rehabilitation time for Sam was mixed with actually qualifying for the World Titles. The accident nearly severed his left arm, cutting all but one major tendon. But just weeks after having his cast removed, he competed in and won the Australian Single Action National Championships. He then went on to win the Trans Tasman Single Action event and followed this up with the overall New South Wales Male Single Action Champion, alongside his sister Jessie-Lea, who took out the Female Champion title."

http://ssaa.org.au/stories/2014_savage-sam-single-actions-world-champion.html

Now there's a young Aussie that we can all be proud of

What can I say Issy, it just looks like a wholesome family fun day to me, conducted by a bunch of psychos. So you are not Wichita Willy?

Want to comment on those figs you asked for? Hummmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

Just a side, good to see scumbag Leyonhjelm took $20,000 from the that spreader of disease in the community Philip Morris Ltd. True to form, this bloke promotes such filth! I can cop your Shooters and Hooters Party, even the Lovely Pauline and her One Nation, Corny Banana and his Conservatives, at least they don't hide what they stand for, unlike the guttersnipe Leyonhjelm and his phony liberal democratic nonsense.