A motive of retribution for alleged sexual abuse of a family member explains the offender's conduct but does not significantly reduce moral culpability for serious firearms offences, and general deterrence remains important. The removal of a child from an offender's care as a consequence of the offender's criminal conduct in exposing the child to firearms use does not constitute extra-curial punishment, or if it does, attracts little or no significant weight.
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