Phil Mickelson Mocks Australian Gun Control Logic After Terrorist Mass Shooting [WATCH]

Golf legend Phil Mickelson responded publicly to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following the Bondi Beach attack, criticizing calls for expanded gun control by pointing to the actions of the two terrorists who opened fire Sunday evening.

Mickelson made his remarks in response to Albanese’s post-attack comments suggesting Australia should consider expanding its already strict firearms regulations. Writing in a post on X, Mickelson said the attackers “didn’t seem affected by the strict gun laws already in place.”

“In fact the shooting went on for a long time since there wasn’t anybody else with a gun to stop them,” Mickelson wrote.

Mickelson included a link to Albanese’s speech discussing the potential expansion of Australian gun controls.

Mickelson added, “I’m not a big gun guy but even I’m not this dumb to believe what this guy is selling.”

The 2 terrorists didn’t seem affected by the strict gun laws already in place. In fact the shooting went on for a long time since there wasn’t anybody else with a gun to stop them. I’m not a big gun guy but even I’m not this dumb to believe what this guy is selling. https://t.co/9MtXTHxRCF

— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) December 16, 2025

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Breitbart News reported that Albanese has suggested a significant expansion of gun controls in the days following the Bondi Beach attack.

According to the report, the proposed measures would apply to law-abiding citizens rather than the two terrorists responsible for the attack.

The New York Times reported that the Australian government is considering several measures as part of its review.

Those measures include “a limit on the number of firearms a person can own and a ban on gun licenses for noncitizens.”

Albanese has also raised the possibility of setting specific time frames for reviewing gun licenses.

The purpose of those reviews, according to Albanese, would be to determine whether licensed individuals have become “radicalized.”

NPR reported that additional proposals under consideration include efforts to “speed up the establishment of a National Firearms Register.”

NPR also reported that changes to import policies are being discussed, including measures to bar “items involving 3D printing or accessories that hold large amounts of ammunition.”

Australia already maintains some of the most stringent gun control laws in the world.

Those laws were in place at the time of the Bondi Beach attack.

Mickelson’s comments focused on the fact that those existing controls did not prevent the attackers from carrying out the shooting.

Mickelson’s response came as international attention remained focused on the Bondi Beach incident and the political response that followed.

His remarks directly addressed the argument that additional restrictions would prevent similar attacks in the future.

By referencing the length of the shooting and the absence of armed intervention, Mickelson framed his criticism around the effectiveness of current policies.

His comments were limited to the actions of the attackers and the laws already governing firearm ownership in Australia.

The exchange unfolded entirely through public statements and media reporting.

Mickelson’s comments were made through X, while Albanese’s proposals were outlined through speeches and comments reported by Breitbart News, The New York Times, and NPR.

The discussion reflects the ongoing debate following the Bondi Beach attack, as Australian officials evaluate potential policy changes and critics question whether expanded gun controls would address the actions of terrorists who carried out the attack.

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