Self-Advocacy If you have been following or have been a member of Firearm Owners United for quite some time now, you would have noticed in the last few years we have made a big push for the firearm community to advocate for themselves. At its core,
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FGC-9s: 3D Printed 9mm Carbines Found in Aus
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 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
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
How to get your firearm license in the Northern Territory
How to get your NT Firearms License: With great access to hunting lands and a great variety of game, The Northern Territory is a truly great place to be a licenced firearm owner. The process to gain your licence in the NT is pretty straightforward, and
Gel Ball Blasters now illegal to possess in Queensland without ‘reasonable excuse’
In a stroke of disappointment earlier today the Corrective Services and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 was passed in Queensland Parliament. This bill is now bringing into regulation as restricted items all replica firearms in Queensland, including gel ball blasters and deactivated Category A, B &