In recent days NSW Police have found several examples of FGC-9 semi-automatic carbines. These guns would seem to be the first of this make found by police in Australia, though our research of publicly available information indicates others may well have been manufactured within our shores.
Animal Care and Protection Act Review Qld
For those who were unaware the Queensland Labor government is holding a review of the Animal Care and Protection Act, submission son which close at midnight tonight . The objectives of this review seem to be fairly vague, with the only directions given being a discussion
The Sound Case for Firearms Suppressors
Firearm Owners United | Daniel Kuhl | A breakdown of firearm sound suppressing devices The need to moderate sound The activity of shooting firearms is one that is enjoyed by many Australians, with Australia having over 800,000 individually licenced firearm owners (1). Whilst shooting is a
Queensland Police Email Fail
Earlier this morning a total of 745 Weapons license holders in the Moreton Bay Region received one of two mass emails warning them that “Recently there have been a number of break and enters within the Moreton Police District where a substantial number of firearms were
The Great Importance of Personal Protective Equipment use with Guns
Firearm Owners United – Daniel Kuhl | You’re not tough for foregoing hearing protections Introduction to hearing damage The ability to hear sounds is an important one and contributes to shaping our perception of the world around us, however everyone is susceptible to the reality that
NSW FAR attacking interstate clubs
It has come to our attention that the New South Wales Firearms Registry has decided of their own volition to attempt to revoke the NSW Club approvals of all interstate shooting clubs. In years past because of the nature of border communities many people live near
Queensland Election 2020
With the Queensland election in full swing, it is well past time for us to put out our advice to shooters on the matter. Simply put, the minor parties – Katter’s Australia Party, One Nation and Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party – are the only parties
Victorian Registrar Meeting
16/09/2020 Presidents Message Yesterday I met with the registrar heads at Licensing and Services Division – Victoria Police. The reason for the meeting was to discuss a number of issues brought up by the Victorian shooting community. Obviously one of the major items on
A new WA? Dodgy firearm confiscations in South Australia
A disturbing new trend in South Australia We have received worrying correspondence from a licenced shooter in South Australia that is of great concern. The shooter in question, a family man of a young child with a disability, has recently been targeted by South Australian Police
NSW Firearms and Weapons Legislation Amendment (Criminal Use) Bill 2020 – FOU’s Submission.
New South Wales’ Parliament is currently taking community submissions for the upcoming Firearms and Weapons Legislation Amendment (Criminal Use) Bill 2020. You can find details on it here. Whilst presenting itself as a bill designed to assist law enforcement tackle illegal firearm manufacture by creating new