Of course, this committee is not doubting your word. Like all those who have appeared before the committee, your association has always provided clear and considered views. When we draw up the list of witnesses, your name is accepted by both the government and the opposition side and your authority is clear. We do not even have to make a case for you to appear, because of the extent to which your authority is almost universally recognized.
You are saying that the courts already apply reverse onus in firearms-related offences. Do you have any statistics on that, or are you reporting what the members of your association tell you? This is an important statement for the direction of our work. So I would like to know how you support it.