Articles - Opinions published by others This page contains opinion articles and other writings by persons either in academia or otherwise knowledgeable of the shooting sports. The CFCV may not necessarily endorse the opinions, writings or views expressed on this page, except where published by the CFCV. New Victorian firearms lobby group formed Article on the CFCV published in the Australian Shooters Journal 2004. Dr Jim Lawson: New National Guns Laws - Are They Cost Effective? A medical practitioner with an interest in public health aspects of firearms laws: published in 'Review' by the Institute of Public Affairs in December 1999. John Lott Jr: Weapons bans miss the mark