Australian firearm owners are very familiar with the phrase “Public Safety”. It’s usually bandied about whenever new restrictions are about to be imposed, or as an excuse for not removing laws that are not only unfair but lacking in evidence that they actually increase public safety.
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Taser attack in Melbourne as AFP officer disarmed in Canberra Hospital
MSM in spin overdrive as the self-defence debate continues. First this in Melbourne: “I was kicked and punched, even tasered,” he said. “I feel a bit like a tin man now as my muscles slowly get feeling back.” The 22-year-old and his 19-year-old partner woke to
Lesley Podesta whinges about firearm collectors and talks about “credibility”
Still trying to push the “muh stockpiles” narrative on Day 27 of the “Exploit Las Vegas” agenda, professional activist and CEO of the Alannah and Madeline Foundation Lesley Podesta took to the Daily Telegraph: “Yet there is no statutory limitation on how many guns an individual
New ACT Firearm draft legislation takes a little bit more and gives nothing back
A new piece of draft legislation has been presented in the ACT legislative assembly that has a number of direct implications for law abiding firearm owners. Sure, sure, there is all the rhetoric about “public safety” and “consultation”, and even the usual lip service to LAFO’s with
Gentleman’s Disagreement: Authoritarian ACT Police Minister introduces magazine capacity restriction bill
ACT Police Minister Mick Gentleman, the same Labor genius who came up with a law to make drive by shootings illegal, has decided to introduce legislation to restrict magazine capacity on centrefire bolt action rifles to ten rounds and “tighten up” on storage laws. The Canberra
Australian tax dollars at work: ACT Government spends $612,000 to “sterilize” 135 kangaroos
The ACT government has revealed that a recent trial sterilization program to attempt to stem breeding of kangaroos within the state has cost $612,000 to date with only 135 kangaroos sterilized. That’s approximately $4,500 per kangaroo. From the article: “The trial was announced by then minister
AMA Enters Gun Debate. Prognosis: Full Potato.
Well, 4 days into the new year and 2016 is looking like it was a warm up. Just as a jewellery store robbery was taking place with an illegal firearm in Melbourne, the Australian Medical Association has weighed into the gun control debate, more than likely
Firearm Owners United presents: 3-Gun Nation Australia
Australian Shooters, Firearm Owners United is proud to be the official 3 Gun peak body in Australia. We have attained status under the 3 Gun Nation Banner which has seen massive support and increased participation around the world as an exciting and dynamic sports shooting
How to get your firearm license in the Australian Capital Territory
How to get your ACT Firearms License: So, you’ve decided to become a Law abiding Firearm Owner? Well, these are the steps you will need to follow on your path to joining one of the most enjoyable and safe sports in Australia: Step 1: Genuine Reason: