Remarking correctly that people have flaws
The spokesman for the shooters sporting
Says rifles are but means not cause
And ‘tis users need controlling
Thus he suggests compiling a list
Of those who pose the greatest risk
Who really should prohibited be
From owning domestic armoury

Starts he off with the mentally ill
Says they are most like to kill
No I.Q. test does he desire
Just add names as times require

So, let us add –
Imbibers of alcohol (aye! Every tippler)
Those who gentle animals slaughter
Who have walls with trophies featured
Drool over mags with weapons pictured
Or watch those redneck video shows
And –
Those who underwent military training
Those who the warrior type go feigning
All with traffic offences showing
With H.P. debts or mortgages owing
Every he who lives with a she
Each male hermit included be
Add the young also the old
List the meek along with the bold

Everyone else can own a gun
For protection or just for fun

God bless all shooters whose great idea
Targets a future – free of fear

Tony Smith, Sydney, September 1991