Article – RNZPolitical leaders in the Papua New Guinea province plagued by gun violence are making a collective stand to stop it.Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific bulletin editorPolitical leaders in a Papua New Guinea province plagued by gun violence are making a collective stand to stop it. There’s a new sense of political will among Enga Province’s political leaders and police to come down hard on the use of illegal weapons. However, the former commander of PNG’s Defence Force, retired Major General Jerry Singirok, commended Enga’s political leaders for finally saying ‘enough is enough’. Illegal gunsHowever, before Enga’s violence problem can be stemmed, the build-up of illegal firearms needs to be addressed. PNG’s political class is sounding deadly serious about ending gun violence, but the ‘big men’ will have to lead by example.