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Barney Davis

Politician wants children as young 13 to learn how to shoot to prevent any invasion of Australia

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An MP has spoken of his bizarre desire for young teens to be armed with guns and train in 24/7 gun ranges to prevent any hypothetical invasion of the “treasure trove” he calls Australia.

Gun-toting politician Bob Katter, 76, was asked to elaborate on his policy to train secondary school students to handle heavy assault rifles and be ready to fight any threat to the country.

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