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It is evident that Australia is facing a problem of violence. Recent tragedies that we have witnessed right in our backyard have clearly indicated this situation to the community. The most recent of these incidents, happened in Melbourne last year on October 21, when two innocent Monash university students were shot dead and another five where injured, by another student wielding semi-automatic handguns. It was later found that the alleged gunman was a member of various gun clubs and legally owned seven different lethal handguns. A tide wave of shock and horror swept across the country, while feelings of anger where also voiced ‘How could we have let this happened?’ Hence, the issue of gun ownership and stricter gun laws was revived. It is obvious to anyone that Australia needs to consider tougher gun laws, this includes the banning of all hand guns in the community through a possible buy-back, with the exception for policing, security purposes or legitimate sport, although certain restrictions will need to be applied here. Receiving gun licenses should be made just as tough with policies such as psychological testing for applicants. This will no doubt make tragedies like the Monash shootings less likely, while at the