Gun laws: Australian-style laws could help New Zealand

Australia’s gun law reforms have had a profound impact on gun-related deaith rates. Perhaps New Zealand could learn from the Australian experience, argues Amanda Ruler, the South Australian branch co-ordinator for the Medical Association for Prevention of War. Dr Ruler, who works as a nurse specialist in aged care in Adelaide, wrote this article for Kai Tiaki Nursing New Zealand, March 2009 edition.