Why do the police in Australia need guns?

[banjomike]

While I've never been to Australia, my parents went there twice, and I've met several who have come here.

There are lots of guns in Australia. The big population centers are all on the coasts, and the interior of the continent is relatively un-inhabited in comparison. But the outback is full of folks who hunt and use guns.

The Aussies are a lot more like us than the Brits are. All the ones I've met felt right at home here in our western states.

[Dane_in_LA]

Originally Posted by alphamale

B) Why do police need guns, since Australia doesn't have a 2nd amendment right?

Drop Bears. They're vicious.

http://australianmuseum.net.au/Drop-Bear

- and taking the normal precaution of wearing forks in your hair is against uniform regulations.

[70Ford]

Because they have things over there that eats shoots and leaves.

[artemis agrotera]

Originally Posted by Dane_in_LA

Drop Bears. They're vicious.

Drop Bear - Australian Museum

- and taking the normal precaution of wearing forks in your hair is against uniform regulations.

good point.! .... .haven't seen a drop bear in a while...