Gun News Australia: the latest news for Aussie shooters

The One Thing Politicians Fear More Than Court Challenges

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:06:14 +1000

FOR DECADES, licensed shooters have found themselves fighting the same battles over and over again.

A new restriction is proposed. Organisations mobilise. Submissions are written. Legal challenges are considered. Campaigns are launched. Sometimes we win. Sometimes we lose.

Then a few years later, the entire process starts again.

But what if we've been approaching the problem the wrong way?

In this episode of Gun News Australia, we look at a different way of thinking about firearms advocacy. Instead of focusing solely on stopping the next restriction, buyback or regulatory change after it has already been proposed, we examine how licensed shooters can influence the political environment before those proposals ever reach the table.

We discuss why politicians respond to incentives, why elections matter more than many people realise, and why becoming a recognised voting bloc may be the most effective long-term strategy available to licensed shooters.

This isn't a discussion about one specific policy proposal. It's a discussion about how lasting political change actually occurs, and what it would take for governments to start viewing firearms policy through a different lens.

Can licensed shooters become a genuine political force in Australia, or are we destined to keep fighting the same battles one regulation at a time?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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GUN REPORT RECOMMENDS FEES HIKE: Report paves way for Allan Government to jack up gun licence fees

Sun, 31 May 2026 18:15:00 +1000

WE SPEAK WITH Sean Fraser to dissect the recently released Ken Lay Rapid Review into Victoria’s firearm laws.

The Victorian Government has accepted 15 out of 16 recommendations, paving the way for sweeping administrative shifts that directly target licensed Victorian shooters.

We break down the deliberately laid "landmines" hidden in this report, including the open ended definitions of "high-risk" firearms, and permit fee increases that will force Victorian shooters to pay more under the Allan Labor Government.

From bans targeting non-citizen shooters to the further fragmentation of the National Firearms Agreement, we look at the hard facts.

Our community faces an uphill battle as state-specific registries push restrictive agendas that ignore 130 years of established firearm technology.

We cut through the political rhetoric to ensure grassroots shooting sports participants stay informed, unified, and equipped to protect our sport.

See the full gun law review report at: https://files.justice.vic.gov.au/2026-05/Rapid-Review-Victoria-Firearm-Laws.pdf

See the state government’s response at: https://files.justice.vic.gov.au/2026-05/Rapid-Review-Victoria-Firearm-Laws-Government-Response.pdf

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VIC GUN BUYBACK EXPOSED: $886M for a 1 Percent Return

Mon, 25 May 2026 17:31:27 +1000

In this episode, we break down a new economic report that reveals the proposed Victorian gun buyback scheme will return less than one cent in benefits for every dollar spent.

We examine the cost-benefit analysis commissioned by Shooters Union Australia that shows taxpayers will spend $886 million for a benefit-to-cost ratio of just 0.28 to 0.34.

The report found no statistical evidence that reducing legally owned firearms prevents mass shootings or reduces firearm homicides. It will impact over 200,000 licensed shooters who will lose their firearms, the $120 million in lost business activity affecting gun shops and related businesses, and the $137 million in administrative costs.

We also look at what the 1996 Port Arthur buyback data actually shows and why this policy will remove firearms from legal owners while doing nothing to address illegal firearms smuggled through Australian ports. With Victoria's election in November, we believe taxpayers deserve to know what they're getting for their money.

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THREE ELECTIONS - THREE GREAT RESULTS: What One Nation’s ascent means for shooters

Fri, 22 May 2026 18:15:00 +1000

WE LOOK AT what the seismic emergence of One Nation after recent elections means for firearm owners across the country.

One Nation's stunning performance in the South Australian state election saw them capture 24.4% of the vote and four lower house seats, dramatically outpolling the Liberals. They also captured three upper house seats.

This momentum continued through the Nepean by-election, where they gained 24.5% of the vote, and their decisive victory in Farrer with 57.5% of the vote on a two-party-preferred basis.

The trend is unmistakable. These three results point to the collapse of the Liberal Party’s place as the alternative government, and the retreat of far-left parties like the Greens and Animal Justice Party.

With Victoria's upcoming November state election, this trend looks set to continue, which can only be good for shooters.

We also examine critical issues including political trust, preference deals, the detrimental impact that firearm policy uncertainty has for dealers and shooters, and why engagement with local MPs matters now more than ever.

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THE CLASSIC ANTI-GUN TRAP: Why the Bondi Royal Commission must not recommend the NFA be ‘updated’

Sat, 16 May 2026 17:30:00 +1000

THE BONDI ROYAL COMMISSION’S interim report recommends the National Firearms Agreement be ‘updated’, but we're calling for that idea to be dropped.

In this episode of #GunNewsAustralia, we break down our submission to the Commission explaining why updating the NFA without examining its current flaws would be a step backwards.

We expose how Western Australia doesn't even comply with the existing NFA. There are no permits to acquire (instead a clumsy and expensive system of licensing not just the user, but each firearm), and no interstate mutual recognition of licenses. Yet it wants to spread its restrictive laws nationwide!

Our submission highlights critical issues: arbitrary appearance laws that ban firearms based on looks rather than function; junior license restrictions that harm international shooting sports development; and the clause allowing states to treat the NFA as "minimum standards" – such as the latest push to bring in caps on the number of firearms owned.

We're demanding five key reforms. They are a full NFA review with shooting community input, scrapping appearance laws, fixing junior license age restrictions (lowering to 11 for use, not ownership), requiring all states to actually comply with the agreement, and removing the ‘minimum standard’ loophole that turns this into a "National Firearms Disagreement."

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NCAT CHALLENGE STARTS: We take the NSW Police on – while SSAA & SIFA run for cover

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:30:00 +1000

WE’VE JUST HELD our first NCAT hearing to force NSW Police to hand over documents from the national roundtable of firearm registries. They will reveal what new laws our registries and policy bureaucrats are secretly planning.

To fight this, the police have hired an expensive partner from a major law firm (costing thousands of dollars per day) instead of using their internal lawyers.

This is unprecedented at such an early stage in a tribunal matter.

The tribunal has ordered full written submissions by mid-year, with the main hearing scheduled for August.

Viewers will remember we’re backed by the NSW Information and Privacy Commissioner’s report, which shows that the police’s reason for withholding documents does not stack up – so we're fighting to expose what's being cooked up for us behind closed doors.

But here's the disappointing part: both SSAA and SIFA were approached to support this critical fight. Both walked away from the fight (for no reason), letting every shooter down.

This matter affects every shooter in Australia - because we need to expose what new laws our registries have in mind.

We need your continued support for the long legal battle ahead, potentially going to the Supreme Court.

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“IT WAS DESIGNED TO OFFEND SHOOTERS”: Victorian State Budget leaves shooters left high and dry

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:30:00 +1000

THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT’S recent State Budget told us how much value it places on the shooting sports.

Despite iron-clad promises to build world-class shooting facilities after abandoning the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Victoria's shooters received zero funding while other sports flourished.

The numbers tell a shocking story.

Geelong BMX Club secured $200,000 for 120 members (that's $1,600 per member). Cycling received $12 million, and bike lanes got $7.4 million – for a lot of paint!

Meanwhile, the shooting sports didn’t get anything. Not even enough for a car park.

This is particularly embarrassing when Brisbane and Sydney boast international-level shooting complexes - yet Victoria, Australia's second-most populous state, continues to lack basic shooting infrastructure.

With a $108 billion budget, allocating just 0.1% to support the shooting sports would turn this around. Importantly, it would allow the state to attract major international events, with proven economic benefits.

This means the government doesn’t have a revenue problem; it has an expenditure problem.

This has been exacerbated by a state government cabinet dominated by the socialist left-wing of the Labor Party which wants to crush the shooting sports.

TAKE ACTION: Let Victoria’s State Premier, Jacinta Allan, know that this isn’t good enough.

Email her at jacinta.allan@parliament.vic.gov.au and demand that we have proper shooting infrastructure for Victoria.

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NO IDEA ABOUT GUNS: Labor’s dangerously uninformed approach

Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:00 +1000

IN THIS EPISODE, we sit down with Danny Ryan, President of Sporting Clays Victoria, to discuss why politicians remain dangerously uninformed about firearms and the shooting community.

This always leads to uninformed policy and bad laws – such as those that came out of the Bondi tragedy.

We look at the appalling knowledge gap among politicians who make decisions affecting our sport. From professional politicians who never set foot on a range and have "overinflated views of their own knowledge" to bureaucrats, our current relationship with the government can only be described as hostile.

Danny and Neil discuss the urgent need for shooting organisations to unite, the challenges of cutting through anti-gun misinformation from groups like Gun Safety Alliance, and why every shooter must personally contact their MP.

THE RECENT STATE BUDGET also comes in for a serve, with the government failing to provide any support for shooters.

It stole millions from shooters over the 2026 Commonwealth Games shooting facilities fiasco, which is why we’re going to be providing a dedicated episode on that this coming week.

That's because Victoria is now in the grip of a socialist left-wing Labor government that makes no apology for its outrageous raid on support for the shooting sports.

PLUS, we’ve got an important update on our NCAT legal action coming up this week. To donate, simply to go:

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SHOOTING RANGES: Victoria Labor's Golden Opportunity to Deliver

Sun, 03 May 2026 18:00:00 +1000

VICTORIA HAS FALLEN well behind the rest of Australia, lacking even a single shooting facility capable of hosting international-level events.

With the Victorian state budget imminent and the November state election looming, now is the time for our major parties to see and capitalise on the political and economic opportunities this presents.

WE SPEAK WITH Danny Ryan, President of Sporting Clays Victoria, for a hard-hitting discussion about what's at stake for the state's 250,000 licensed shooters.

After the embarrassing cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the Victorian government broke its promise to deliver legacy shooting infrastructure—leaving clubs struggling with outdated, volunteer-run facilities, while Brisbane prepares world-class venues for the 2032 Olympics.

Danny reveals the shocking disparity in government funding, the economic case for investment (with shooting worth billions to Victoria's economy), and how the pending firearms review by Ken Lay could require infrastructure that doesn't exist.

With potential changes to firearm laws requiring compulsory training and range attendance, the infrastructure crisis becomes even more urgent.

The message is clear: Contact your local MP now. Take 20 minutes—visit their office, make the call.

This is your sport, your future.

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GUN IMPORTATION CHAOS: What our new federal laws mean for shooters

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:00 +1000

WE INTERVIEW BASTIAN GREEN from Australian Sporting Agencies, who discusses the devastating impact of new federal importation laws on Australia's firearms industry.

Without consulting industry stakeholders, the federal government implemented sweeping restrictions following the Bondi incident, effectively throttling the supply chain and threatening the viability of the industry underpinning what we do.

Green reveals how importers face revenue losses as orders of suddenly non-compliant firearms become stranded overseas and unfulfillable contracts.

Shooters will see price increases of up to $500 per firearm due to bureaucratic double-handling and permit delays of 6-8 weeks.

Dealers are caught in limbo — and shooters are bound to feel the full impact of regulatory chaos.

We also look at how the federal buyback needs to be conducted if it is to fairly compensate businesses and individuals for these forced losses—which is going to easily top at least $3 billion, while achieving …. nothing.

THERE ARE THINGS we can do to reverse this. Getting involved in elections is the best way. We'll cover this in an episode soon .

Watch the Australian Sporting Agencies video explaining the new laws at: https://youtu.be/KcO0NjKSgzw

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AIMING FOR RE-ELECTION: Why the AJP’s anti-hunting Georgie Purcell could jump ship to Labor

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +1000

THE ANIMAL JUSTICE PARTY'S grubby preference deals at the 2022 Victorian state election resulted in the election of their lead candidate, Georgie Purcell, which was an outcome bound to alienate the party at this year’s election.

Her election saw the creation of a parliamentary committee that recommended banning duck hunting, which only failed because of the intervention of the Premier’s office. It also saw the scrapping of plans to build major new infrastructure for the shooting sports, which was a major blow to Victorian shooters.

Purcell is now shacked up with Labor MP Josh Burns, raising questions about whether she might be looking to continue her parliamentary career on the Labor ticket at this year’s Victorian State Election.

Don't forget, Georgie also used to work for the United Workers Union - which has strong links to Labor.

Georgie has openly stated she "will not stop until duck shooting is banned," making her intentions clear.

Burns has form on firearms too. His response to firearm policy concerns in Albo’s recent change to federal gun laws (mostly at the border), turned out to be a seemingly AI-generated (or partly generated) reply that failed to satisfy us that Burns has taken the concerns of shooters seriously.

In fact, Josh is the co-chair of Parliamentary Friends of Firearm Safety, which has links to the Alannah and Madeline Foundation – and which has nothing to do with firearm safety, but rather lobbying on firearm laws.

With November's Victorian election approaching, every shooter needs to understand what's at stake and how to protect their sport.

Not only is it important to vote for the right party, but you need to direct your own preferences away from parties like the AJP. We’ll show you how to do that as the election approaches later this year.

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SA ELECTION RESULTS: What they mean for shooters nationwide. Plus more on NCAT.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:31:00 +1000

THE RECENT SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ELECTION has sent shockwaves through Australia's political landscape, and shooters need to pay attention.

We break down the stunning results – with Labor securing 34 seats while the Liberals collapsed to just 5 with One Nation mopping up 4 seats in the lower house, and 3 in the upper house.

This isn't just about South Australia. With Victoria's state election just six months away in November, the stakes have never been higher for the state's 250,000 licensed shooters – and the NSW State Election coming up in the rearview mirror just after.

The discussion reveals why Victorian Premier, Jacinta Allan, may be the only thing holding back anti-gun Labor MPs from further attacking what we do, and how fragile that protection is.

Meanwhile, NSW Labor's refusal to consult with any shooting organisations is bound to haunt them. They forgot the number 1 rule of gun politics – demonstrated by the NSW Labor Unsworth Government in 1988 - which is that bringing in more gun laws is a GUARANTEED VOTE LOSER.

The result – and the “sh*tstorm NSW Labor has created” - also exposes the slow but observable collapse of the National Firearms Agreement, with each state now pursuing wildly different approaches.

From Queensland's stable pro-shooting stance to Western Australia's draconian laws, the landscape has never been more divided. Labor governments across Australia don’t seem to have worked that out yet.

We also take a deeper look at the ongoing Freedom of Information campaign targeting the secretive Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group where bureaucrats craft anti-gun policies behind closed doors.

The NSW Information and Privacy Commissioner backed our arguments and recommended NSW Police make a new decision – but they gave that idea the middle finger – which is why we appealed to NCAT.

If we’re successful, we’re anticipating NSW Police will appeal to the Supreme Court - making this a high-stakes transparency battle that could lift the lid on WHAT EVERY FIREARMS REGISTRY is thinking!

The legal action is funded by shooter donations through GoFundMe and PayPal, with generous support from shooters around Australia.

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WINNING THE SHOOTERS’ VOTE: What our political parties can do to win an election winning lead.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +1000

WE LOOK AT what the One Nation result in South Australia means for Victoria's upcoming state election. We explain how all political parties—Labor, Liberal, and One Nation—can improve their pitch for the shooter's vote.

That's over 250,000 votes there for the taking.

The surge in One Nation's vote in South Australia isn't a one-off. It's a significant indicator of what we might see in Victoria, and it shows what conservative voters think the Liberal Party has gone too soft.

One Nation secured nearly a quarter of the primary vote, mostly from the Liberals, and this funding boost will help them bankroll an even bigger campaign in Victoria.

I outline three critical areas that parties need to understand if they want to win shooter support.

They are to support hunting as an economic activity, commit to building world-class shooting infrastructure to position Victoria as a sporting centre, and CHANGE THE NARRATIVE whenever it comes public discussions over firearms policy.

These are three easy to implement changes, all of which can be justified under the state’s cost-benefits framework. None of these require the parties to touch our gun laws – but will pave the way for those discussions to be had later on.

It’s an easy election position to take that will create a massive boost for the parties in their race to win the shooters’ vote without drawing fire from our opponents.

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“LANDMARK PRO-GUN LEGAL ACTION”: We launch the first legal action over firearms policy discussions

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:31:20 +1100

WE’VE JUST LAUNCHED the first ever legal action to expose what Australia's firearm registries have been secretly planning behind closed doors at the National Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group.

We filed our case with NCAT after the NSW Information and Privacy Commissioner found that NSW Police had no legitimate grounds to refuse us access to these documents under GIPA laws.

Despite the IPC's damning report recommending they release the information, NSW Police gave us—and every licensed firearm owner in Australia—the middle finger. Now we're taking them to tribunal.

Our first hearing is scheduled for May 7th at 12:30pm, and we're expecting a tough fight. This isn't just about NSW—if we win, we'll expose what all state and territory registries are planning for us: new restrictions, increased costs, reduced appeal rights, and more red tape.

We need your support to afford specialist legal representation. Every dollar counts, whether it's $5 or $500. Check out our GoFundMe or PayPal links below.

This affects every licensed firearm owner in Australia. Subscribe and share to stay updated on every development.

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GUN LIMITS: Tasmanian police commissioner’s push for WA type rules

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:15:00 +1100

WE LOOK AT the Tasmania's New Firearms Consultative Committee, which includes a number of anti-shooting groups who have nothing to contribute to firearms policy.

We also look at how Tasmania's Police Commissioner, Donna Adams, recently used the media to push her view that there should be gun limits imposed on shooters in Tasmania.

She based this on the death of a constable – at the hands of an offender who was not licensed, held firearms that were not registered, and was caught in possession of other prohibited items.

The commissioner’s statements raise serious questions about whether she is fit to stay in the job.

Police Minister, Felix Ellis, needs to pull her aside and remind her of who sets government policy – and that she should either resign, or fall into line.

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'GRANDMA, YOU'RE GOING TO JAIL': The 9 minute TV segment that was illegal to watch

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:15:00 +1100

CHANNEL 96 is one of our favourite channels – but even it may have fallen foul of Albo’s new gun laws.

The program "How It's Made" recently featured the restoration of an 1886 lever action rifle— covering the making of a stock, engraving of the stock, restoration of the trigger and lever, barrel bluing and engraving of the receiver.

The problem is Albo’s new gun laws make this illegal – meaning that both Channel 9 and anyone who watched the program may have broken the law – and risk (at least theoretically) being put away for up to 5 years.

We break down how this law works and why it captures innocent viewers.

It’s part of the stupidity we saw come out of Federal Labor – and publicly supported by several of its MPs.

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FOI WIN: We take you through the review that sets us up to take legal action against NSW Police

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:44:33 +1100

WE UPDATE YOU on our ongoing Freedom of Information request against New South Wales Police to lift the lid on discussions between the states on what other gun laws they are contemplating.

On February 27, 2025, I submitted a request under the New South Wales equivalent to Freedom of Information laws to obtain vital meeting minutes on meetings held with other registries, which they refused to release arguing doing so would compromise public interest.

However, our appeal to the Information and Privacy Commission has rejected the NSW Police claims and recommended they (NSW Police) come up with a new decision, mindful of the reasons for the rejection.

Join us as we delve deeper into this pivotal issue and discuss what this means for firearm owners in Australia.

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BECOMING THE PRO-SHOOTING FORCE SHOOTERS NEED: Plus, we hear crickets from Texas

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:23:15 +1100

IN THIS EPISODE, we look at Kate’s escape to the United States nearly a year ago, without ever starting the legal battle on WA gun laws she promised or explaining where the money has gone.

We also look at why Australian shooters desperately need effective political representation —and why so many past attempts have failed. I break down the three main reasons: inexperience, greed, and ego.

We've seen well-meaning people enter politics without the necessary background to navigate the system effectively. They get used up by major parties with decades more experience. Real political effectiveness requires 20+ years working in major parties or at the ministerial coalface – but who has that?

Sadly, we've seen shooters’ elected representatives cut deals with major parties to keep their taxpayer-funded salaries, giving us duck hunting inquiries and stacked consultative committees in return. In Victoria, a deal even blocked the development of a major ISSF shooting facility.

Finally, ego has destroyed effective lobbying efforts, with the most significant one being the collapse of the National Shooting Council in early 2023.

That's why we started Politics Reloaded. With thanks to Sean Frazer, we’ve grown Gun News Australia into Australia's only regular pro-shooting political podcast - with over half a million views so far.

We also look at a recent FOI victory against NSW Police as proof of what we can done when you have the right people doing the work.

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SA STATE ELECTION & FIREARMS: Liberal Party’s pro-shooting statement

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +1100

WE SPEAK WITH Nicola Centofanti MLC, the Leader of the Opposition in South Australia’s Upper House, as the state approaches a pivotal election on March 21st.

The discussion covers the significant concerns surrounding firearm legislation, particularly in light of recent changes to gun laws in Western Australia and New South Wales and federally – and even SA Labor’s decision to ban bow hunting and try to ban duck hunting by stealth by jacking up hunting fees by 400%

Nicola shares her insights on the importance of firearms ownership for regional communities, highlighting her personal experiences with firearms through her work as a veterinarian and her upbringing in rural South Australia.

The conversation also delves into the Liberal Party's stance on gun laws, emphasizing their commitment to protecting the rights of shooters – and reversing Labor’s hunting tax.

Nicola outlines her party’s plans to ensure that South Australians have a clear choice and voice regarding firearm policies and the future of recreational hunting.

Plus, we look at One Nation’s updated firearms policy which has only just been released. We’ll be working through that in the next few days and letting you know what we think – but first impression is that it looks remarkably similar to the Liberal Party statement!

Meanwhile, Labor is staying quiet and is non-committal to anything beyond the election.

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“WHY DO YOU NEED MORE THAN 10 ROUNDS?”: The question that should not have been asked

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:44:00 +1100

IN THIS EPISODE, we dive into the shocking thought-bubble emerging from Victoria's Firearms Legislation Review—a limit of just 10 rounds per shooter.

It was a simple query, but one which points to a much, much deeper problem affecting every licensed shooter.

Australian shooters are facing an unprecedented wave of new restrictions across multiple states, from gun limits in NSW to Western Australia's draconian safe storage requirements.

With elections looming in South Australia (March 21) and Victoria (November 28), both Labor governments are treading carefully, but the future of what they will do beyond those elections remains uncertain.

Former Police Commissioner Ken Lay is leading Victoria's firearms review, but serious concerns have emerged about the expertise that the review team has.

During the consultation, the team asked if there should be a limit of ten rounds per shooter.

We appreciate that consultation is necessary to fill knowledge gaps, that should only ever be necessary for dealing with minor areas of detail.

Instead, this was a question of major importance that was not helpful to have asked.

It points to the more fundamental problem facing firearms policy management in Australia. That is because firearms policy advice is often developed by people who do not have the necessary subject matter expertise and industry only gets involved after the initial line of questioning has been developed.

We raise this problem in the hope that those responsible for the review get to see why this is the case and instead recommend a significant improvement to the way firearms policy is developed that is based on industry advice – rather than from within government - because it does not address the key problems we face. In other words, we need an entirely new engagement model.

NO GOVERNMENT would take that approach for medicine, aviation, road management, bridge design, or other important areas of public policy - so why is it different for firearms?

This is why shooters get wound up every time they hear government come up with new policy ideas that do not involve the shooting sector.

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VIC & SA DUCK SEASONS: Everything you need to know

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:27:25 +1100

WE CHAT WITH Danny Ryan from the Victorian Duck Hunters Association about the upcoming duck seasons in Victoria and South Australia.

As the season approaches, hunters are gearing up and preparing for the season ahead.

Danny shares insights into the political support for duck hunting. Plus we share details of the upcoming duck information nights in Frankston and Sunshine, where attendees can learn about hunting regulations, bag limits - and check out the latest gear!

Victoria has successfully maintained duck hunting through supportive government policies, ensuring sustainability and responsible practices, mainly through the efforts of the VDHA.

The current season runs from March 18 to June 8, featuring a nine-bird bag limit and an adaptive harvest model that enhances hunting experiences.

For more information – including details of the information nights - visit the Victorian Duck Hunters Association website: vicduckhunters.com.au

PLUS, we look at South Australia’s duck season which starts on March 21 - the same day as that state's state election!

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GUN LICENCES EXPLODE: The recent attacks on shooters may have backfired – big time!

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +1100

IN THIS EPISODE, we examine the unintended consequences of knee-jerk politics by Premier Chris Minns and PM Anthony Albanese's after bringing in new gun firearm legislation.

Statistics are now showing firearm licence and permit applications have skyrocketed – in a move that we saw coming, as shooters make sure that family members get licenced to avoid having to surrender firearms.

The stats show a welcome trend that is likely to continue well into this year, in a move that we are sure will only toughen the resolve of shooters to stand up against bad policy, and bad government.

As one NSW Upper House MP said, Minns’s plan has "completely backfired".

Stay tuned for our upcoming episode with some major (and unwelcome) news on Victoria's Firearms Act review!

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“REMEMBER THIS IN 13 MONTHS TIME”: Phil Donato's blunt message to NSW shooters

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +1100

WE SPEAK WITH Phil Donato MP, Independent Member for Orange, to run through NSW's rushed firearms legislation following the December 14 tragedy.

Phil reveals the shocking lack of consultation on the laws with MPs, being briefed just hours before Parliament was recalled before Christmas.

We discuss the devastating impacts on law-abiding firearms owners: arbitrary caps of 4 firearms for hunters, 10 for farmers and target shooters, removal of independent NCAT oversight, and the insulting bundling of firearms laws with terrorism legislation.

Phil received thousands of emails, calls and visits from outraged constituents who've done everything right their entire lives, but are now treated like criminals-in-waiting.

This is the biggest threat to Australian firearms owners since 1996.

The NSW Government struck while emotions ran hot, implementing policy by media without proper consultation. Phil warns this was a purely political strategy— without any consultation, or consideration of unintended consequences.

Our message to NSW shooters is clear: remember this in 13 months at the next state election.

Tell your family, friends, and networks about how unfair these laws have been on not only shooters, but the broader community.

WE ALSO LOOK AT how the Liberal Party’s decision to back the new laws will end up costing it just as dearly as it will cost Labor – and leaving the door open for One Nation to target both.

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ONE NATION: Why the major parties are on the nose with shooters

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:20:30 +1100

It's no wonder One Nation is doing well in the polls.

In our case, it's because Labor has gone after shooters in WA, NSW and federally, while the Liberal Party hasn't been the opposition party it once was.

OZ GUN HISTORY: Here’s a must-see video on the history of guns in Australia

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +1100

WE INTERVIEW Malcolm Drinkwater from the History Hill Museum about a DVD set he produced titled "The Long and the Short of Firearms". This is a two part series covering nearly 3.5-hour series of our local firearms history from gunpowder basics through to modern developments.

We’re covering it because it’s so good. We’re doing this because we were so impressed with the quality and relevance to the use of firearms at home. We are receiving nothing for this – because that’s not what we’re in this for. Nor were we asked to do this. We’re doing this because we were genuinely impressed by what we saw.

While many of us know the broad history of firearms, much of it is learned from overseas resources. However, Malcolm brings it home by examining the impact of firearms, especially through the gold rush era, to modern day. He covers the use of firearms in the bush, specialised saddle designs for light infantry, and how metal was forged.

The series dives into the development of the rifle range at Hill End in New South Wales, shows how target shooting sports grew, and documents how successive governments have worked to dismantle them over the years.

He covers the evolution of muskets, flintlocks, lever actions, bolt-action rifles, cartridge evolution, and black powder, all with stunning production quality.

Malcolm’s knowledge of Aussie history is genuinely impressive and makes the material come alive.

This is perfect for shooters – so if your other half needs a birthday hint, then here’s a great idea. It’s also great for parents of teen history buffs – because it means you can “buy it for them” and nick it back off them later when you want to watch it 😉.

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BONDI MASSACRE: Texan hero proves how it could have turned out differently

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +1100

THE SHOCKING Bondi tragedy at a Jewish gathering has ignited fierce debate on Australia's draconian gun laws—but is self-defence a missing piece?

In this episode, we dive deep into the argument around self-defence and look at how things could have turned out quite differently if our politicians looked at this logically.

Should innocent people like you and me be able to protect ourselves?

We draw on history where 71-year-old deputy sheriff Jack Wilson went from parishioner to hero in just 6 seconds after dropping a shotgun-wielding gunman at West Freeway Church of Christ in Texas.

There were around 240 people at the church, which means Jack’s brave actions saved many, many other lives.

Bondi was different. The entire Jewish gathering were sitting ducks.

We’re not making out an argument for this one way or the other, but if PM Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Minns were serious about finding real solutions, then this is a debate they need to at least be prepared to have.

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Decorated firefighter of 35 years goes on strike "over government overreach on firearms"

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +1100

NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE VOLUNTEER, Robert Warren, a decorated firefighter with 35 years of service, speaks out about NSW's rushed gun law changes and why he's taking a stand.

After receiving the Premier's Commendation and National Emergency Medal for the 2019-20 bushfires, Rob explains why he's now on a "quiet strike" from RFS duties—refusing to serve a government that's punishing law-abiding firearms owners for the failures of criminals and agencies.

Robert discusses the deeply personal impact of arbitrary firearm limits, including having to give up family heirlooms.

He shares his message to fellow RFS volunteers who may be firearm owners: NOW is the time to act.

He encourages shooters to contact their local MPs, sign petitions, and support legal challenges like the McDonald Law fundraiser.

This isn't just about guns—it's about government overreach, broken promises, and the disrespect shown to rural Australians who've given everything to their communities.

The March 2027 NSW state election is coming. Make your voice heard.

You can watch his YouTube video where he announces his strike at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPwTSAktbXY

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Fundraiser by Terra Australis Lawyers - click here to see it.
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CURTAILING GOVERNMENT: Why a legal precedent from a NSW challenge could benefit us all

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +1100

A LEGAL CHALLENGE against NSW's rushed gun laws could produce something that could benefit the shooting sports for the next twenty years.

NSW Premier, Chris Minns, and his government will fight hard to avoid losing this legal challenge, but the real question we see is what, if any, legal precedent could be set if these challenges go ahead.

A successful High Court or Supreme Court challenge could establish a legal precedent that could limit what governments can do on firearms legislation.

That’s something no state, territory or federal government would want to see – because currently they do what they want, without anyone looking over their shoulders.

That’s where the right legal challenge could unpick this – which, if we’re right, could put a stop to the sort of attacks on shooters we saw happen in NSW and recently in WA.

The right sort of decision by a brave court could help go a long way to helping protect the future of our sport.

Every shooter must support these fundraisers—links are below.

Click here for the fundraiser by Terra Australis Lawyers.

Click here for the fundraiser by NSW Firearms Dealers Association.

Click here for the fundraiser by McDonald Law.

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4 GUNS ARE NOT ENOUGH: Here’s why the NSW limits won’t work

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +1100

WE TALK ABOUT how the new gun limits in New South Wales' recently passed firearms legislation will severely limit what hunters and target shooters can do.

The new laws will limit hunters to just 4 firearms and target shooters to 10. We explain why these limits are inadequate for legitimate shooters.

SEAN FRAZER walks us through his own hunting journey, that shows how easily you can exceed 4 firearms when going after rabbits, ducks, foxes, deer, and pigs. That’s because these require different calibres and configurations.

That’s before you get to the needs of target shooters and farmers.

Plus, we look at how family involvement can quickly chew up that number - because licensed children must have their firearms registered under their parents' licenses.

FOR TARGET SHOOTERS, the situation is even more restrictive. We discuss how competitive shooters across multiple disciplines—including bench rest, metallic silhouette, and handgun competitions—need way more than 10 firearms to compete properly.

WE ALSO COVER the three active fundraisers supporting legal challenges against these laws, which have raised over $300,000 combined - but need significantly more is needed to fund proper legal challenges. You can check them out here:

Click here to see the fundraiser by Terra Australis Lawyers:
Click here to see the fundraiser by NSW Firearms Dealers Association:
Click here to see the fundraiser by McDonald Law:

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DAVID LEYONHJELM ON BONDI: Why a Royal Commission is needed

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +1100

WE TALK WITH former Senator David Leyonhjelm about the growing calls for a Royal Commission into the Bondi Junction tragedy.

We look at the differences between Royal Commissions and Coronial Inquests and why only a Royal Commission can answer the questions that the public is asking. Importantly, it can dive into our questions of why any changes to our gun laws were needed.

We look at why the federal Labor government is resisting a full Royal Commission, the implications for firearms policy in New South Wales, and concerns about government accountability following the incident.

David draws compelling parallels with the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, raising many unanswered questions about that investigation and its long-term policy consequences.

In fact, if there is no Royal Commission into Bondi to answer the questions, there’s a good chance that the same questions, room for conspiracies and distrust of the government of the day from Port Arthur, will simply repeat themselves.

So will the political anger.

With families of victims now publicly demanding a comprehensive inquiry, this discussion examines what a Royal Commission could reveal about intelligence failures, policy enforcement gaps, and whether current responses adequately address root causes.

This is essential viewing for anyone interested in Australian politics, public safety policy, and government transparency.

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NSW GUN LAWS: We take you through what the new laws mean for shooters and dealers everywhere

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +1100

IN OUR 100TH EPISODE of Gun News Australia, we go through the final shape of the new gun laws that recently went through the NSW parliament.

NOTE: The legislation has passed but has not yet come into effect. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAND ANY GUNS IN NOW because the government has not put any arrangements in place.

We take you through what the new legislation says and the fallout that will hit the Liberal Party, which supported the bill.

We discuss the terrible impact the new laws will have on shooting in NSW and elsewhere and the economy, including the possible loss of up to a third of NSW dealers. Plus hunters will be limited to four firearms – which is, in many cases, completely unrealistic – and why they need to be part of the political response to this.

You can see the amendments here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/bill/files/18853/Passed%20by%20both%20Houses.pdf

These need to be read in conjunction with the existing Firearms Act 1996 which you can see here: https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/act-1996-046#sec.8

WE ALSO ENCOURAGE shooters everywhere to donate to the two fundraising campaigns to support anticipated legal cases in the High and Supreme Courts. These fundraisers involve using trust accounts – which means “The Kate Factor” that many shooters got caught up with earlier this year, is not there.

Shooters can be assured the donations will go to the court actions they seek.

Click here for a link to McDonald Law’s fundraiser.

.. and click here for a link to the Terra Australis fundraiser.

WE ALSO LOOK at the blunt message that Federal Labor MP and champion shooter, Dan Repacholi, gave to his own side of politics on the NSW Government’s kneejerk reaction – and why the ban on biathlon guns looks like it was inspired by the 40 year plus old James Bond film, “For your eyes only”.

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HERE COME THE LAWYERS: Two law firms gear up to challenge NSW’s new gun laws

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +1100

CORRECTION: The reference to the McDonald website in the video is McDonaldlaw.com.au, not McDonald Legal.

WE LOOK AT the devastating impacts the new gun laws in NSW will have on shooters and the broader firearm industry across the nation – and the TWO LAW FIRMS who are gearing up to fight the new laws.

McDonald Law and Terra Australis Legal are both looking at different types of legal actions to deal with the bypassing of due process and devastating impacts the laws will have – in the High Court and Supreme Court of NSW.

Both are running fundraisers which we URGE shooters to give to. Legal actions come with strict time limits, so we urge shooters to look at these fundraisers straight away. Do not sit on it for a few days because it may be too late!

PLUS we deal with “the Kate Factor” in addressing the damage that Fantinel’s fundraiser has done to the reputation of fundraising for pro-firearm lawsuits. In both cases, the lawyers we talking about, are using their trust accounts -which means your donations are well protected by the legal framework.

Here is a link to McDonald Law’s fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/eweuj-legal-defence-fund?lang=en_AU&fbclid=IwY2xjawO4g4VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeT-76fh9nHTJWsVjO5x8fnjF2m7lZsUyp6aY5shzwK2cFyX0QJAOhLBCXpMA_aem_b0PW3ftkdAgKhFS2_1gkZw - and their website: https://mcdonaldlaw.com.au/

.. and a link to the Terra Australis fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/injunction-to-halt-changes-to-the-current-firearms-laws?attribution_id=sl:3044ae68-da9d-41e1-a2d3-13cda9947c76&lang=en_AU&ts=1766353680&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link – and their website: https://terraaustralislegal.com.au/

IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS, we will give you a full rundown of what NSW Parliament actually passed, and another video which will show you how we can KICK LABOR OUT at the next NSW State Election.

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NSW GUN LAWS: We need to make sure we never see this happen again

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +1100

WE LOOK AT the ePetition currently before the NSW Upper House asking the NSW Parliament to put a stop to Premier Minns' knee-jerk gun gun laws.

The petition has already gained over 40,000 signatures, so if you’re in NSW, you need to add yours now!

You can sign it by clicking here.

There is also another pro-gun petition in the lower house, which you can see by clicking here.

We also show the reaction from other states and territories, in a move that shows that the other states and territories don’t want to touch them.

We also recap our week of coverage that explains what is proposed, what the cost to the NSW community could be, and why Labor has taken a path to electoral defeat at the next NSW state election.

WE ALSO appeal to shooting organisations to look at the value of joining the National Gun Conference so that our community can respond more swiftly and cohesively to future attacks on our rights.

The anti-gun lobby is getting bigger, more powerful and more agile, and we need to ensure we are never caught by surprise again—and take steps to undo the damage that has been done.

This is not an impossible task – it just requires some recalibration of how organisations – and firearm businesses - want to protect what they do going forward. That’s because having organisations work in isolation simply isn’t working.

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WHAT’S IN THE NEW GUN LAWS FOR NSW: We take you through what will be tabled in NSW parliament this week

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +1100

WE’VE BEEN BRIEFED on what the new laws for NSW shooters will be and also look at what is in store for NSW gun clubs and ranges.

The changes include limiting the number of guns per individual, limiting gun ownership to Australian citizens (and excluding New Zealanders), new reporting requirements for clubs, the removal of the ability of people who don’t have a licence to ‘try the sport out’ and banning all straight-pull and button release firearms (not just shotguns).

WE LOOK at what Labor MPs, who will know from the calls and emails they’ve received, just how toxic this legislation is – and how they can avoid losing their seats at the 2027 NSW state election.

They need to understand that this is the result of Minns choosing to be briefed by lunatics who have no qualifications or experience with the shooting industry.

THIS IS A MUST WATCH for both NSW shooters and MPs who will be voting on the legislation in the next few days.

Imposing new gun laws is a vote loser. No government has ever won an election by bringing in new gun laws.

It’s something that both sides of politics seems to have forgotten, which is why One Nation is starting to look like a good option for shooters.

It is also a rally call for shooters to get behind Politics Reloaded – because we’re going to be following this right through to the NSW state election.

This includes making sure that we have a repeat of 1988 – when Labor was kicked out - because they made the wrong call on firearms legislation. You see that happen by supporting us - for just $3 a month.

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“BIGGER THAN 1996”: NSW set to pass new laws that would kill off the shooting sports in that state

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:29:27 +1100

NSW PREMIER CHRIS MINNS is recalling Parliament this week to pass new gun control laws after aligning himself with lunatics.

The proposed laws include a 3-gun ownership limit, the elimination of recreational hunting licenses affecting 700,000 Australians, banning home firearm storage, prohibiting junior shooting programs (ending future Olympic pathways), and removing appeal rights to NCAT.

Minns refuses to consult shooting organisations, instead getting his advice from an anti-shooting group that has no knowledge of how the shooting industry works.

HISTORY warns of severe electoral consequences: in 1988, Barry Unsworth's NSW Labor government suffered a 10% swing purely on gun laws and lost power – on the back of gun control measures.

The Nationals suffered real damage on the 1996 laws, and even WA Labor faced an 18% swing against it on the gun issue earlier this year.

OUR MESSAGE to Labor is that you need to roll Minns as leader – now, or your party will repeat the Unsworth mistake.

The consequences for the shooting sports are severe. They include the end of most shooting activities, range closures and the collapse of shooting-related businesses – for no reason.

That’s why NSW shooters need to make sure Labor loses power at the next state election.

NSW shooters need to act urgently – today! You need to contact your local MP via phone and email. Tell them you’re a constituent and a gun owner – and that that this issue will change your vote.

Find your electorate (NSW): https://elections.nsw.gov.au/elections/find-my-electorate

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BONDI SHOOTINGS: and why NSW Labor’s “tough new gun laws” could cost it the next state election

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:30:00 +1100

NSW PREMIER, Chris Minns means has foreshadowed changes to NSW gun laws following the tragic shooting deaths of 15 people, plus one of the perpetrators, at Bondi.

In addition to the glaring question of why he won’t address the cultural melting pot that caused the event, we have a deeper look at what this means for shooters in NSW, and elsewhere.

We remind the premier why calls to tighten gun laws is not only a fallacy but history shows could cost him any chance of winning the March 2027 state election.

This is just a preliminary assessment that is essential viewing for any shooter – no matter what state or territory he or she may be in – needs to see.

We will be recording a more substantive episode later this week where we will dive deeper into the issues this matter raises

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BETRAYED: Meet the SFFP MP who caused senior figures in his party to quit

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +1100

THE SHOOTERS, FISHERS & FARMERS PARTY in Tasmania is in turmoil after MP Carlo Di Falco backed a billion-dollar football stadium he explicitly promised to oppose during the election.

His sudden reversal delivered the government the deciding vote and triggered the resignation of senior party figures, tearing the SFFP apart.

Supporters and volunteers who helped elect Di Falco feel betrayed, with shooters left empty-handed while he keeps his taxpayer-funded seat.

This episode highlights a deeper cultural problem that makes running a minor party difficult: politicians and candidates who are prepared to abandon commitments and put their self-interest ahead of voters and party principles.

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ZERO BALANCE: We look at worrying news that Kate’s WA gun law fundraiser seems empty

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +1100

IN THIS EPISODE, we look at the troubling advice from GoFundMe that the donations it received to help WA shooters fight the new gun laws in court, seem to have been withdrawn by the ‘beneficiary’, who can only be Kate Fantinel. That’s $178k worth of missing money – consisting of donations up to $3,000!

This is a significant concern, because it means shooters of WA will not only not see any legal action taken for them, but the money they donated in good faith seems to have disappeared forever.

We wrote to Kate to ask her what happened to the money and even invited her onto our program. However, no response has been received. That’s why we’re worried that the money might have disappeared forever. If we’re wrong, then all Kate needs to do is explain what’s happened.

We also explain that while the next WA state election is three years away, there is still hope for shooters who are willing to roll their sleeves up and get behind organisations like ours who in the long haul.

Yes, it’s a long-term fight, but it’s one we’re here for.

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SSAA QLD SPLIT UPDATE: Plus, get your refund from Kate before it’s too late!

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:16:38 +1100

WE LOOK AT why SSAA National kicked their Queensland branch out of the nest and the tug of war over members' funds, claims of unpaid monies. We discuss what it means for SSAA members who travel interstate and for the Belmont facility being used for the 2032 Olympics.

We show you the public statements released by SSAA National and SSAA Queensland.

Plus, nearly a year on, we look at how shooters who donated to Lady Luxury’s dubious fundraiser CAN get their MONEY BACK!

You will remember she raised over $178,000 to "fight WA gun laws" and take "legal action”.

Instead, she ran off to Texas without telling her audience of her intentions, only to make the surprise announcement on Easter Sunday.

Kate has made no public offering refunds, as has instead been busy putting out videos showing where she is now spending her time and money – while still keeping the fundraiser going.

We tell shooters who were stung by Kate’s campaign how put their claims in - but they ONLY HAVE A FEW DAYS LEFT to do it.

That’s because GoFundMe has a 12 month limit for refunds, which, for many shooters, comes up in January

IMPORTANT LINKS:

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SIFA LOST ITS POLITICAL VOICE: Here's What It Needs to Do to Get It Back

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:33:52 +1100

THE SHOOTING INDUSTRY FOUNDATION OF AUSTRALIA (SIFA) was once a powerful political force under CEO Rod Drew.

He ran successful campaigns that pushed the political pendulum back in our favour.

However, with his passing, any political capital they had under their new CEO, James Walsh, has been squandered – and we look at why.

SIFA was even given the opportunity to steer the National Gun Conference – the very platform we needed to unite the shooting sports – but decided against working with others to help focus on the industry’s political problems.

SIFA says it is the National Peak Body representing the Australian shooting industry.

No it isn’t. Not by a long shot.

If it really wants to earn that title, it needs to change its focus to work across political boundaries, rebuild relationships with shooting orgs and develop a clear and deliverable political narrative for upcoming state, territory and federal elections.

Without that, it is the umbrella for some major wholesalers and importers – but that’s as far as the pussy-footing can go.

We look at what SIFA needs to do. Importantly, we reckon the ‘fixes’ shouldn’t be that difficult to put in place. Getting rid of Walsh would be a good start.

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THE ‘PROPER COOL’ JUGGERNAUT: How one online trader has transformed arms fairs

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:30:00 +1100

GUN TRADERS AUSTRALIA (GTA) has achieved something remarkable in the Australian firearms industry.

What started as a modest platform advertising just 30-40 used guns has exploded into one of Australia's leading firearms trading networks, hitting its 5 year growth target in less than 3 years.

Their website has now reached an incredible milestone of 6.3 million views, cementing their position as an industry leader.

IN THIS EPISODE, we explore how GTA is raising the professionalism of the gun trade across Australia. They've transformed gun fairs from simple "swap meets" into professional events, and becoming the major sponsor of gun shows in Queensland. Their efforts have resulted in record-breaking attendance at events like the Beenleigh Arms Fair, with unprecedented numbers of vendors and visitors.

GTA continues to innovate with their VIP Program – an Australian first designed to help dealers struggling with low foot traffic.

When customers join their email list, they’ll receive a pack that will include exclusive in-store promotions and discounts with participating dealers - creating a win-win ecosystem for buyers and sellers alike.

PLUS, we touch on GTA’s Women Who Hunt Podcast, the growing presence of women in shooting sports (who often make better shooters because they listen to instruction!), and Carly's impressive sponsorship achievements.

Check out The Woman Who Hunt Podcast by clicking here.

There's even a quick look at the Bathurst Motor Museum – and a bit more reminiscing on the Leyland Brothers!

Join us as we uncover how Gun Traders Australia is revolutionising arms fairs and customer service in the Australian market.

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GUN LAW REVIEW: WA goes for “The Vibe”

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +1100

THE WA PARLIAMENTARY committee conducting the review in that state’s Firearms Act has chosen to justify the legislation on ‘the vibe’ where it says everything is needed for ‘public safety’ - without explaining why that is the case or why it’s even relevant.

In its 264-page report, at no time did the committee provide any data or facts to back its claims.

It also did not use, at any time the word “criminals” or similar phrasing.

That means the report, which was prepared by a Labor / Greens majority committee, had just the one objective: to change nothing for licensed firearm owners regardless of what the truth may be.

It was a whitewash. One that criminals will be happy with.

The report failed to not only address the matters of concern to shooters – and the broader community – but didn’t even acknowledge that WA was out of step with other jurisdictions and the National Firearms Agreement.

It was either a stunning display of ignorance of how the shooting sports and activities work, or a deliberate political move to try and dampen opposition to the chaos that WA now has. The committee took a leaf out of The Castle by relying on what it must have thought was “The Vibe”.

In this episode, we take you through the main points of the report, and what shooters can do about it, with the next state election the next best opportunity they have to shove this bus into reverse gear.

You can download the report at https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Parliament/commit.nsf/(Report+Lookup+by+Com+ID)/303148B399D1364548258D24002095FC/$file/Firearms%20Act%202024%20Report%20-%20Web%20Ready.pdf

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INTERNATIONAL EXPERTISE: The one key thing the WA review committee didn’t seek

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:35:10 +1100

IN THIS EPISODE, we look at the failure of the WA Government to pay attention to international ‘best practice’ when it comes to the target shooting sports.

The International Shooting Sports Federation, or ISSF, is made up of 149 countries and looks after the training, competition, safety and other aspects of shooting right through to the Olympics and World Cups.

It is represented here by Shooting Australia– which didn’t even get an invitation to explain how the shooting sports work at the recent WA hearings on the new Firearms Act.

It was the elephant in the room that the committee did not see - andII would be like failing to invite the Australian Medical Association to hearings about proper medical practices, or the International Pilots Association to hearings about aviation safety.

Even the chair of the committee seemed oblivious to how the sports are organised - until she heard from Murray Bow from the Western Australian Shooting Association.

WE SPEAK with Murray about the bungling of the laws and how they affect shooters needing to enter WA and training shooters within clubs.

Plus we look at the key issue of licensing junior shooters, in the face of calls by anti-gun groups to have the minimum age raised to 18.

We delve into why this was an unrealistic call from narcissistically obsessed (and self-appointed) ‘community safety’ representatives whose only exposure to firearms is what they see on TV, rather than looking at what happens in the other 148 ISSF countries.

Or how Aussie heroes like Russell Mark and Dan Repacholi got to the international stage from their start as juniors.

Or why a WA Police and Community Youth Club had to end its air rifle program!

We know there are many shooters who are not interested in ISSF, however the advice put forward by Murray would work to benefit every shooter, club and discipline – not just those heading to the Olympics.

This is an opportunity for the committee to steer the government towards correcting the situation and a more workable framework. We can’t see them making wholesale changes to the framework – but a good step forward would be to mandate a better consultation framework that was led by ISSF interests, rather than local squeaky wheels such as SSAA.

Disallowing the regulations would at least partially hit that important “reset” button.

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‘SOVEREIGN CITIZEN’ RAIDS: WA Police’s dim view of the right to write letters

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:27:23 +1100

THE RECENT RAIDS in Western Australia on ‘sovereign citizens’ has way more to it than meets the eye.

The seizures of over 100 firearms are based on the persons ‘views, opinions and attitudes’ rather than anything they did.

They were accused by police that doing these things demonstrated “a disregard for the law” and ‘Sovereign Citizen ideologies’.

Yet at least two people we spoke with said they don’t regard themselves as ‘sovereign citizens’ and that they don’t even know what ‘sovereign ideologies’ are.

One had simply written to government agencies, while the other had attended a lawfully held rally.

Things that we thought were democratic rights.

IN THIS EPISODE, we look at why this is stuff straight out of North Korea – and something WA Police said will be rolled out in other states.

A CLASS ACTION is being considered by one of the individuals who was targetted, and she is inviting people to contact her through us.

If you’ve been affected and want to find out join the action, send us your seizure letter and contact info to editor@politicsreloaded.com before 20 October. If you know someone affected by this, make sure you send a link to this video to them.

We also point to the National Gun Conference where top politicians agreed there was a need to get police out of policy.

For more information, watch our summary at – 2024 National Gun Conference by clicking here. (23 min)

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“IT’S NOT AN ISSUE” – WAPol dismisses shooters' concerns at the Firearms Act review

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 07:43:51 +1000

WE COVER the final two sessions of the WA Parliamentary hearing on the WA Firearms Act review – with each producing unexpected surprises.

The session of representatives for sport shooting groups, in our opinion, ended descended into a farce when SSAA WA representative went off track on unrelated matters, wasting valuable time in the one-hour slot shooting groups were given. We were unimpressed.

This left representatives from the Western Australian Shooting Association (WASA) and Shooters Union Australia (SUA) having to represent the interests of shooters, which they did very well.

This was followed by the final hearing with WAPol.

OUR TAKE on what WAPol said was that they had no interest in the concerns of shooters, felt that the review of the Firearms Act was unnecessary, and had no idea of how the shooting sports work.

One Acting Inspector even said that the failure to recognise interstate licences – which is a cornerstone requirement of the National Firearms Agreement – was “not an issue”.

There was nothing that WAPol said that gives us confidence that they understand what the shooting sports need – and we’re not sure the Chair of the committee does either.

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WA GUN LAW REVIEW: Why mental health progress has been 'set back by years' … and why semi-autos need to come back

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +1000

THE ROMANTICISATION of living in rural areas has led to the obscene situation where people and lawmakers living in Perth have even questioned why pastoralists even need firearms.

It’s the deep divide between those who use firearms and understand the issues – and those who don't, but are quick to pass judgement on others.

BRON CHRISTENSEN is the CEO of the Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen's Association. She talks with us about the consultation process on the new laws led by WA Police that significantly understated what the new laws would mean for affected communities.

She gives the example of how the checks were touted to be no more difficult than getting a drivers licence and could be done through telehealth services – when that is not the case.

In fact Bron says how the new laws have set progress to supporting mental health back by many years.

She also explains why pastoralists need access to semi-automatic and rapid firearms to be able to do their jobs properly – and why minor offences are now being dredged up to stop otherwise perfectly decent people from being able to earn a living.

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WA PARLIAMENTARY FIREARMS ACT REVIEW: We cover what the hearings heard

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:01:00 +1000

UPDATE: Before we start on the hearings, we have just FILED AN APPEAL with the Australian Review Tribunal in relation to our appeal on the federal government’s refusal to reveal the outcomes of discussions our firearm registries have been having on firearm policies.

Thank you very much to those of you who donated to the fight – but we still need more to be able to continue the fight with our barrister. If you’d like to support the work, then here is the donation link: https://politicsreloaded.com/donate/

IN THIS EPISODE, we look at the hearings held by the West Australian Parliament on its review on that state’s shambolic new Firearms Act.

We cover the hearings by the various groups including those involved in community safety, conservation, health issues, traditional owners, and shooting interests across farmers and shooting organisations.

One thing which stood out for us is that Shooting Australia (not to be confused with SSAA) was not invited to the hearings despite the fact that they are the organisation that sends our target shooting teams to the Olympics.

The only session yet to come is the one for WA Police who will have a lot of questions put to them on the challenges now facing WA shooters.

We take you through what each of these groups said, including the WA Mental Health Commission which refused to acknowledge the legitimate use of firearms. We’ll cover the hearings involving traditional owners and the medical community said that 80% of doctors will now not support the mental health process.

We even heard evidence that former Police Minister, Paul Papalia, told a group that ‘getting a shooting licence would be just like getting a drivers licence’.

One of the groups even argued for the return of semi automatic firearms.

We’ll be covering some of these hearings in more detail later on, which is why it pays to subscribe to this channel. That way you’re guaranteed of not missing those episodes when they come out – and it’s entirely free.

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FEDERAL LEGAL BATTLE STARTS: We're filing a lawsuit to uncover sneaky new gun policies

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:10:00 +1000

OUR FIGHT to expose what the various state and territorial registries have in store for us has taken a huge step – with our intention to FILE PROCEEDINGS with the Federal Administrative Review Tribunal.

The proceedings will aim to overturn the refusal by the federal government to disclose what the registries have been working on through the Firearms and Working Policy Working Group (FWPWG).

Our argument is that the federal government cannot rely on FOI exemptions because they do not administer the nation’s gun laws, other than at the border and on Commonwealth property.

The fact is the government is simply trying to hide this information from us because disclosing what crazy new policies they have in mind would be embarrassing for them to have to defend in the court of public opinion.

The costs of this fight start with the filing fee of well over $1k plus the specialist lawyer we need to hire to run the case.

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VIC GUN LAW UPDATE: What does the Porepunkah shooting mean for licensed shooters?

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:29:00 +1000

WE LOOK AT what, if anything, the Porepunkah shootings may mean for gun laws in Victoria – and the disturbing negativity that some have towards law enforcement.

PLUS we look at the freezing of Lady Luxury’s GoFundMe campaign – and why she is apparently creating history … because ‘she’s a journalist’ …

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“UN-AUSTRALIAN”: Queensland’s proposed gun club ID rules

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:59:21 +1000

A CRAZY proposal by the Queensland Government to introduce late-night club ID scanners to gun clubs is the first real nugget of our Freedom-of-Information request into the whacky inner workings of the national Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group – or FWPWG.

The idea, floated by Queensland Police, would see the technology used to vet non-licensed individuals who want to visit shooting ranges – when it was designed to be used to deal with drug and alcohol problems in licensed venues that operate past midnight.

It means that juniors, who often can’t get government issued ID, will need to be refused entry.

Putting the significant cost of the scanners aside, there are also ongoing software licensing costs and the fact that they can only be operated by licensed crowd controllers. One Queensland based pub put the cost of managing the scanners to their business as $80,000 a year.

Another described it as “stupid” and “un-Australian”.

This is a proposal that is clearly the brainchild of someone looking for a promotion rather than trying to do the right thing.

This is the FIRST nugget of the FOI which will draw legal challenges which will cost a significant amount to fund.

That’s why it’s CRITICAL that shooters who want to see these proposals exposed and beaten, need to support Politics Reloaded – which you can do by:

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We will also be setting up a GoFundMe campaign to fund the challenges when they are filed.

In the meantime, we hope Queensland based shooting organisations can use this exclusive reveal to help them fight against a policy environment that is clearly following WA as close as it can.

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WHITBY’S BLATANT LIE: Plus the gun rally success & why Labor might need to give shooters “a few carrots”

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +1000

THE WA GUN RALLY may not have gotten the disallowance motion over the line, but it bear in mind it fell only two votes short.

We look at the success of the rally, and why the fight for better laws for WA shooters is far from over.

You can watch the ABC footage of the rally on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOLRXcNHKWA

The huge amount of signatures on recent petitions, the holding of two gun rallies in six months and the opportunity to belt anti-gun MPs between now and the next state election, is why political fights are necessary.

In fact, we think Labor is on the verge of having to give shooters “a few carrots” to try to temper the work that is going on.

The fight that we’ve been engaging in has set a new benchmark that we want shooting organisations in other states and territories need to follow whenever they face new restrictions.

THIS IS THE REASON why Politics Reloaded was formed, and why we remain intent on having a National Gun Conference to help build a better understanding of what can be done across the entire shooting community.

PLUS, we look at what Texan Kate seems to have been spending her money on, why her claims of ‘legal action’ remain furphies – and her new crown as ‘Lady Luxury’. With a bit of Motley Crue tossed in for good measure.

If you donated to her fundraiser, you may still be able to get a refund by going to the GoFundme site.

… and we take a quick look at the looming demise of the National Shooting Council as it racks up more ASIC bills yet again.

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SSAA KNIFES WA GUN RALLY: ... and the sneaky anti-rally rumour

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +1000

WE EXPOSE how key elements of the SSAA WA have ‘crossed the line’ by opposing the second pro-gun rally being held on August 14 to fight against that state’s firearm laws.

The shocking behaviour follows the SSAA WA’s opposition to the first rally held in February in the lead up to the WA State Election to protest against the new laws.

We have been told that senior SSAA WA people are telling customers not to attend the rally, because it supports a “disallowance motion” in parliament that would overturn the new regulations.

We understand they are being told this would result in there being no laws, which force police to seize ALL GUNS AND AMMO.

** The claim by those people is FALSE **

IF SUCCESSFUL, the disallowance motion would force result in the old regulations being returned, which would force the government to the negotiation table to come up with a better solution.

Let’s be clear - No parliamentary party would ever support there being no gun laws!

WA shooters need the disallowance motion to succeed.

IT IS IMPORTANT that shooters in WA attend the rally, being held on the steps of Parliament at 11am on Thursday 14 February, and show their support to tank the new firearm regulations.

WE ALSO have a SPECIAL OFFER for SSAA WA members. If you’re a member and attend the rally wearing your SSAA shirts and caps to show your support, email us at editor@politicsreloaded.com and we’ll give you a YEAR’S MEMBERSHIP for free.

Either way, it’s critical that if you’re a member of SSAA WA, that you get rid of your president, Paul Fitzgerald. In our view, Fitzgerald has consistently worked against important pro-gun initiatives and shown more support for the WA Government than for the shooting community.

Show this video to your SSAA WA club executive (send them a link so they can watch it) – and ask them to work with other clubs to move an urgent motion to get rid of him.

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MORE WA GUN RALLY DETAILS: And busting the “disallowance” lie

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:57:18 +1000

WA’S LARGEST GUN RALLY will be held at the steps of WA Parliament in Perth this coming Thursday 14 August, to support the ‘disallowance’ motion to wipe out the firearm regulations which are causing so much pain for WA shooters.

This will be the SECOND GUN RALLY in the one year! That’s a feat that has not been seen in any Australian city before. The rally in February was the BIGGEST PRO-GUN RALLY in WA in nearly 30 years – but is a record that will stand for barely 6 months!

WE INTERVIEW the rally organiser, Dave Finnie, about why the rally is being held, how to get involved and explain why it is safe to attend. This follows the February rally where people who spread rumours about police and media hassling shooters - were simply proven to be untrue.

ANOTHER RUMOUR we address is the claim that disallowing the regulations will create a regulatory vacuum which will result in WA Police seizing guns, ammo and shutting everything down.

That’s completely FALSE, FALSE, FALSE!

We read the explanation given by Dr Brian Walker that the Interpretations Act 1984 simply brings the old regulations back into force while the government is forced back to the negotiation table.

YOU NEED to be at the rally. Bring your family, bring your shooting mates and stand proud for all shooters! If you’re a member of a shooting organisation, put your colours on and show your support.

It’s at 11am, this coming Thursday 14th August, at the steps of Parliament in Perth.

Turn up and make your anger towards what the government is doing to the shooting sports known.

THE FUNDRAISER to support the rally with newspaper ads is at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stop-the-overreach-newspaper-advertising-rally The organisers have helped pay for the ads out of their own pockets – so any help you and your shooting organisation can provide would be greatly appreciated!

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WA’S 2ND PRO-GUN RALLY: We speak with the organiser and give you the info you need

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 08:44:13 +1000

WE SPEAK with David Finnie, about the upcoming pro-gun / pro-freedom rally being held in Perth to put a stop to that state's new gun laws.

This is the SECOND pro-gun rally being held in Perth this year, which is why we’re calling on EVERY SHOOTER to roll up to make their voices heard.

David is also the principal petitioner of the motion to suspend enforcement of the new legislation, which is being sponsored by upper house MP, Dr Brian Walker MLC.

We need 30 to 50,000 signatures, so sign the petition by clicking here.

Dr Walker will be a key speaker at the rally, which is being held at Parliament House at 11am on Thursday 14 August.

This is also an invitation to WA’s major shooting organisations to get behind the cause.

HE HAS ALSO SET UP a GOFUNDME fundraiser to help pay for ads in WA media to let as many shooters as possible know about the rally. Each full page ad in the major papers could cost up to $30k – so we’re aiming to raise enough for two full page ads.

To donate to the fundraiser, simply click here.

David has also set up details to enable shooters to email their local MPs, which you can see by clicking here.

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PETITION TO SUSPEND WA FIREARMS ACT: Dr Brian Walker MLC tells us how it works & how you can help

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:33:43 +1000

WE SPEAK WITH Dr Brian Walker MLC, a member of the Western Australian Upper House of Parliament, about the petition he is holding to help WA shooters who are being targeted under that state’s new Firearms Act 2025.

Dr Walker petition’s petition seeks to suspend the operation of the Act, suspend enforcement of some aspects by WA Police, and force an audit to be done of the transitional provisions of the new Act.

We speak about the reason for the petition, the synergies he sees between his party, and the draconian approach WA Labor has taken to shooters.

Dr Walker also shares his view that WA police have “imported” immigrants who have a fear of guns into their operating model.

We also talk about the upcoming pro-gun rally to be held in Perth on August 14th, which we will be covering in more detail in the upcoming days.

This will be the second major pro-gun rally to be held in Perth this year!

You can read Dr Walker’s petition – and sign it – at: https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Parliament/LCePetitions.nsf/petitions/25-0016

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WA SAFE SPECS ‘WITHDRAWN’: Why the new WA gun laws face a serious legal hurdle

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:45:52 +1000

AN AUSTRALIAN STANDARD, which is the basis of the new requirements for safes in WA, was REVOKED several years before the new laws came into effect.

This serious oversight could render some of the new laws ineffective – and could make it impossible for WA police to prosecute gun owners under the new storage laws.

The Firearm Regulations 2024 relies on AS/NZS 3809:1998 for Grade V safes – but that standard was formally withdrawn by Standards Australia in 2019.

This is not only a serious oversight by the Cook Government, but WA Police’s legal team and that state’s Parliamentary Counsel who are supposed to vet regulations before they come into effect – and pick stuff like this up. It’s also something that Kate Fantinel’s team of legal eagles missed.

IN THIS INTERVIEW, we speak with Wayne Lopaten, who checked into the requirements he thought would apply to his firearm collection and found the blunder before coming straight to Politics Reloaded.

This is in addition to our leading discoveries of the RAAF closures from the 50 cal stunt at Pinjar Range and the reverse engineering of the maps that revealed the location of licensed shooters.

The stuff up could pose serious problems for WA Police if they try to enforce the new laws because it references a non-existent standard - that any court would find less than amusing.

The status of the standard can be seen at: https://www.standards.org.au/standards-catalogue/standard-details?designation=as-nzs-3809-1998

That page clearly says the standard was withdrawn – in 2019. It shows that drafting the new regulations involved ‘copying and pasting’ from some other source – or writing by someone who didn’t bother to check to see what the current standards are.

It also leaves suppliers of safes without guidance on how they can make the products they produce – which can only have downsides with the supply of compliant safes.

Please note we are not lawyers and this is not legal advice. If you are facing legal action from WAPol, you might want to show this video to your lawyer.

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NATIONAL GUN CONFERENCE: We need six eminent panel members

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +1000

THE 2024 NATIONAL GUN CONFERENCE proved how important and useful it can be to have key industry leaders work together and agree on a way forward to help the broader shooting community work to fix the stark political problems we face.

The outcome was so promising, that the result of the conference set up the agenda for the next conference. Then we had the additional lessons come out of WA.

Check out this excellent summary of what came out of the conference: https://youtu.be/ByiP_Kb4h7c

HOWEVER, a roadblock to doing this is the fact most organisations were simply never set up to take on political fights.

They mostly exist to run ranges and events, which is fine – but it makes it hard, if not impossible, for them to join the fight.

It means that the people we need to hear from, are often held back by others on their executives who are less comfortable going outside of what they do. That’s fine – but the political problems we face keep growing, which has to stop.

AT THE SAME TIME, there remains a lot of people in the shooting community who have the expertise we need without those encumbrances - who we need to hear from.

That’s why the planning committee has taken the decision to set up a panel of firearm policy experts to drive the next conference.

With their help, we aim to help the broader shooting community understand what our challenges look like, what can be done about it – and bring around the changes we need to see.

IN THIS SPECIAL EDITION OF GUN NEWS AUSTRALIA, we look at this in more depth – and put the call out to hear from those who can bring their critical knowledge and experiences to the table, as we plan for the next conference.

Whoever those people may be, they need to have strong backgrounds and experience in government policy and in the political processes that define the environment we’re in.

MAKE NO MISTAKE about it. The NGC is the only forum that exists that seeks to engage with the broader shooting sector to get key information on what we can do to address our problems, to every single shooter.

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BUY A SPARE SAFE: WAPol’s crazy new house moving tip

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +1000

DAMON MATTHEWS is butcher in regional WA of 35 years who uses firearms in his work.

He also helps locals dispatch other animals where they may be unable to do that themselves.

When he recently moved house, police turned up as he was moving his firearms and ammunition – and promptly took them off him because they were, in their view, ‘unsecured’.

AS DAMON EXPLAINS, the police take the view that Damon needed to buy a second safe, have that installed, then move everything into the new safe before moving the old one.

In what is clearly a ridiculous and vexatious move, this has left Damon without his key tools of trade, and a legal fight which will go to court in mid-August.

Damon also explains that with around 300 clients, he will need around 1,000 property letters, as many farmers and others have more than one property.

This, in an environment, when registering on WAPol’s portal is almost impossible to do and where property owners are simply turning away from being prepared to provide property letters because of the complexities now in place.

Damon has an important tip that WAPol should take up to fix that – if it’s interested in treating shooters like customers.

WA needs to introduce a new registration plate logo: The State of Red Tape.

THE CURRENT SITUATION leaves his area without a butcher who can do his work, property owners who may have sick animals that the police, councils and rangers either can’t or won’t help out with, which is a cruel new policy of the Cook Government.

This is a story that the Western Australian Parliamentary Standing Committee on Legislation that is currently reviewing the new legislation needs to hear.

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TASMANIA: How the Liberals "conned shooters"

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +1000

THEY CONNED SHOOTERS IN 2018 & 2024 by reneging on promises to help firearm users, but the Tasmanian Liberal Party has done nothing but try to dump more red tape on shooters ever since.

TASMANIA’S fifth election in eleven years will be held on July 19th. The Liberals, who are desperate to hang onto government after losing its premier in a no-confidence motion, will be equally desperate to convince shooters that voting for them is the way to go.

IN THIS EPISODE of Gun News Australia, we speak with a face who will be very familiar with GNA viewers, Phillip Bigg, Independent Candidate for Lyons, about the issues facing shooters.

Not just at this election, but for the next 20 years as Tasmanian shooters aim to regain lost ground.

Phillip talks about Tasmania’s Police Minister, Felix Ellis, refusal to engage in sensible debate and discussion with that state’s shooting community after the appalling way the Tasmanian Liberals broke promises and have now made the licensing application and renewal processes more complicated than they need to be.

In the lead up to the interview, Phillip put key questions to Ellis, seeking his response by 29 June. Ellis failed to respond, which tell us whose side he’s on (or not on).

WE also talk about suppressors and the perception that dogs the issue. That’s because many politicians think that what they see in the movies is the truth, without being remotely prepared to consider why that may not be the case.

Major shooting organisations provided letters of support for Phillip’s proposal to hold a ‘demonstration’ for politicians. Unfortunately, SSAA Tasmania refused to join them.

IMPORTANTLY, Phillip has committed to, if elected, introducing a bill into parliament to fix the key issues that the current Liberal Government won’t.

Our message to other shooting organisations is even if you prefer not to get involved in politics, this is a time when what you do – or don’t do – will affect the future of your sport. That’s because sitting down and doing nothing will simply let the political attacks continue.

That’s why we recommend shooting organisations realise the position they’re in and (quickly) get behind Phillip Bigg, as the election approaches.

WA REVIEW – SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN! Here’s what you need to know

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:35:35 +1000

JULY 4 is the deadline for shooters and others who wish to make a submission to the WA Firearms Review.

We take you through where to find about the review and the process for making a submission.

PLUS we take you through what we have submitted.

You can find out about the review at:

https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Parliament/commit.nsf/WCurrentNameNew/100B093DBC8DCE5A48257831003B03A5?OpenDocument#current

…and send your submission to:

Standing Committee on Legislation
Parliament House
4 Harvest Tce
West Perth WA 6005

Ph: 08 9222 7386

Email: lclc@parliament.wa.gov.au

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AUSSIE CONSTITUTIONAL GUN OWNERSHIP: NSW Upper House MP ignites a war on the major parties

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +1000

NSW MP JOHN RUDDICK MLC has tabled a pro-gun motion in that state’s upper house that is set to ignite a broader debate over whether people should be subservient to their government, or vice versa in meeting the needs of the people.

It’s a philosophy that has seen the US grow into the great nation it is today - by promoting rights and creativity - while Australia has gone in the other direction.

John’s journey in politics isn’t accidental. Starting as a staffer in the Howard Government, John soon realised that the government’s approach to guns – and freedoms generally – was wrong.

In his words, his approach hasn’t been to incrementally defending firearm ownership, but to ‘go on the attack’ against those who oppose firearm ownership.

The facts John presents are irrefutable – but whether that is enough to persuade the major parties to at least listen and engage in a mature debate remains to be seen.

Unfortunately, the track record of the major parties suggest they will not, but we see this as a really healthy and welcome debate to start.

The motion may be about guns (and whether or not you agree with the specific motion), but it’s just one example of where this debate can go. This is going to be an entertaining and illustrative debate that kicks off in the next month or so.

Even YouTuber, TopherField, went from supporting Howard’s position on guns, to opposing it.

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GUN REVIEW SUBMISSIONS START SOON: Key WA Liberal Party MPs talk about the motion they supported

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:34:00 +1000

WE SPEAK with WA Liberal Party MPs Nick Goiran and Phil Twiss about the motion to review WA’s firearm legislation that recently passed parliament with the support of other minor parties – and even embarrassing Labor into not opposing it.

It was a masterstroke.

Nick and Phil take us through the lead up to the actions that they have been able to take including the impact of the petition that Nick tabled, and the pathway forward for the motion.

Importantly, Nick tells us that we can expect the Standing Committee on Legislation will produce its report in around 3 months’ time and start taking submissions within the next few days.

We also talk about the range templates that are closing clubs down, the impact on the disabled, and the irony of WA being a signatory to the National Firearms Agreement when it has gone in its own, vindictive, direction.

REMEMBER, if you’re in WA, make your view about the new gun laws CLEAR to your local MP. Be polite, but blunt about just how wrong the laws are, and why you want to see this review result in the changes you want to see.

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GUN REVIEW WIN: WA's minor parties revolt against that state's new gun laws

Thu, 29 May 2025 19:00:00 +1000

WA’S MINOR PARTIES - including our traditional enemies of the Greens and Animal Justice Party – have banded together to back a parliamentary motion to review Labor's atrocious new Firearms Act.

The stunning move follows the successful moving of a motion to enable the WA Upper House to ‘review’ the WA Firearms Act, by the Liberal Party’s Nick Goiran, after securing 21 votes to beat Labor’s 16.

It follows a conversation where Nick is said to have described Labor’s approach as ‘grubby’.

IN OUR LATEST EPISODE, we speak with Ralph Folie, President of WA’s peak body, the Western Australian Shooting Association, about how that state’s shooting organisations banded together to present their case to help get the motion up.

We also discuss just how far apart WA is from the very same National Firearms Agreement they signed, and which the government regularly quotes as its reference point. That’s a claim by the government that is a straight out lie.

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NEW GUN RIGHTS PUSH: WA shooters get the news they’ve been waiting for

Sun, 25 May 2025 19:01:00 +1000

WA SHOOTERS finally get some great news.

The newly based WA Recreational Association – Fight for Rights underplays what it means for the long-suffering shooters of WA who are now suffering under the worst gun laws of any state or territory.

IN THIS EPISODE, we dig deeper into what the organisation – which is in the process of changing its name – will actually mean for shooters.

What we’ve seen strongly suggests that it is going to roll up its sleeves and take both political parties head on when it comes to good and bad policy affecting shooters.

It is, in our view, the first state-based shooters’ rights group – which means it is well placed to speak for every one of the state’s 90,000 licensed shooters. It means that shooters who were disappointed that Labor didn’t get the boot, will be able to continue the fight from now until the next state election in 2029.

THE GROUP needs to raise $250k to pass the “Go / No Go” point, with nearly $100k already raised. If they don’t get to that point, then donations will be refunded, so this is an endeavour that carries no risk for shooters.

THAT’S WHY we’re encouraging shooters regardless of where they are, to jump in and back the new organisation.

Among those behind the organisation are Steve Harrison, who is SUA WA’s rep who helped organise the WA Gun Rally, former MLC Louise Kingston, and Mark Else from the MarkandSam podcast.

... and we were amused by the ukulele playing Yank called "Toad" (all will be explained in the video!)

TO DONATE to the cause, simply go to: https://www.gofundme.com/develop-a-new-wa-recreation-association-fight-for-rights

WE ALSO look at the new process for getting permits to acquire in Queensland. That state is drifting towards the “genuine need” approach, which is how the WA problems started.

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REGISTRY SMOKESCREEN: We probe the gun policy discussions at national level

Sun, 18 May 2025 17:21:15 +1000

AFTER NEARLY A YEAR of battling bureaucracy, Politics Reloaded is on the verge of uncovering what new gun laws and policies our nation’s firearm registry managers are pushing for.

We dive into the federal government’s Firearms and Weapons Policy Working Group which has historically resisted attempts by shooting organisations to find out what this group, which includes all our registries, is advising government.

The secrecy is unprecedented. Your tax dollars are going to this group that publishes no minutes, publishes no agendas and does not invite the very sector (the shooting sector) that it affects.

That’s why we’ve put in several Freedom of Information (FOI) requests

The NSW Police has refused our request, saying that the documents could compromise the effectiveness of the police force's functions, such as investigating and preventing crime.

They argued that they had to avoid releasing the documents to “stay one step ahead of criminals”. ... but we never asked for that information. We asked for documents that pertained to policy discussions.

This was a blatant attempt by NSW Police to throw up a smokescreen – that we saw through.

That’s why we’ve lodged an appeal with the Information and Privacy Commission of NSW to enable shooters to access and question the rationale behind firearm regulations and hold policymakers accountable for their actions.

Examples of what our registries have done in recent times include the recent ammo attack in the Northern Territory, calibre attack Queensland, crazy new application form in Tasmania, and unexplained reclassifications in Victoria.

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GUNS & DOUGHNUTS: Check out the store every shooter wants to go to!

Sun, 04 May 2025 19:00:00 +1000

A GUN SHOP that also sells doughnuts would grab the attention of any shooter!

We look at a hardware shop in Clare, Michigan US, north-west of Detroit, which does just that.

The Ace Hardware store sells around 50 to 60 dozen doughnuts and other pastries every day. It’s a profitable move which helps keep the doors open in a unique model in a town with a population of just over 3,300.

We were also drawn by one comment online that said:

“If you tell me you make the holes in the donuts by any other means than shooting it, I’m gonna be extremely disappointed”

IN THIS SHORT EPISODE, we also look at the new WA mental and physical health checks – which are just as invasive as feared.

You can see them at: https://www.wa.gov.au/system/files/2025-03/firearm-authority-health-assessment.pdf

PLUS we catch-up on the legal action being taken by Politics Reloaded on the 5-gun limit, and how shooters can support it (see http://tinyurl.com/5limitcase).

We also put the call out for WA shooters who are affected by the new Digital ID requirements.

If you’ve been affected by them, please let us know: our legal case is ready to run but we need a ‘lead applicant’.

… AND “BEEP-BEEP”. The Road Runner seems to have nicked off with shooters’ money.

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Victoria’s Allan Government set to rip millions out of shooting facilities

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:12:12 +1000

WE DISCUSS the reneging of a commitment by Victoria’s Allan Government to build a badly needed shooting facility after pulling out of the 2026 Commonwealth Games – while proceeding with other sporting facilities.

The government says it has no money. However, this is a facility that had already been budgeted for, and in any case the cost is immaterial in the state’s annual spend of approximately $100b per annum.

To put that in perspective, that’s like asking someone who earns $120k a year to budget for $2.40.

It’s not about money: it’s about political convenience.

MIKE JARRAD is from Target Rifle Victoria, which is the primary smallbore and air rifle shooting organisation in Victoria.

He explains how he, and Shooting Australia, fought to have shooting stay on the Commonwealth Games agenda after the sport was dumped for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022.

This led to TRV being at the forefront of designing the air gun range facility which could be relocated later on.

WHEN THE GAMES WERE CANCELLED by previous Victorian Premier, Dan Andrews, in 2023, the government made a clear commitment that the promised facilities would still be built.

It’s an announcement that remains on the website of the current Victorian Premier, Jacinta Allan.

THE GOVERNMENT’S POOR UNDERSTANDING of the shooting sports led it to consult the wrong people – which led to the facility being axed.

Instead, TRV is now lobbying to keep the range – and is intent on keeping the pressure up until at least the next Victorian State Election in 2026.

They have raised their concerns with Brad Battin (Liberal Party leader), Sam Groth (Liberal Party sports spokesperson), Steve Dimopolous (Labor’s sports minister), Jeff Bourman (SFFP - and undoubtedly the laziest politician we’ve come across), John Lister (Labor). Trung Luu (Liberal Party), Sen Anne Ruston (Federal – Liberal), Sen Bridget McKenzie (Federal – National Party), Dan Repacholi (Federal – Labor and champion pistol shooter), Jacinta Allan (Labor Vic Premier) and Peter Dutton (Federal – Liberal opposition leader).

TRV has historically been apolitical. As a result, it has been pushed around for the past 100 years, with local and state governments grabbing land for other purposes and never fought back.

This includes a club that specifically catered solely for female shooters that was the first of its type in the world, until closed down by the Liberal Hamer Government in 1975.

THIS IS A “LINE IN THE SAND” issue for TRV, where it now feels it has been forced to push the matter right through to the next state election.

VICTORIA seriously lacks decent shooting facilities of international level. NSW and Qld each have (and will have) proper international facilities, yet Victoria, which has the largest population of ISSF smallbore / air rifle shooters in the nation, has nothing as a result of these land grabs.

POLITICS RELOADED is of the view that the Allan Government must commit to not only build an international quality air range, but a FULL ISSF FACILITY that covers all pistol, rifle and shotgun disciplines under the ISSF banner.

We’re not interested in commitment to look at it or to ‘consider it’, but to have signed contracts in place by this time next year.

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TAKE IT OUT ON LABOR: How WA shooters can send a key message

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:51:31 +1000

BEING ONE ISSUE (PRO-GUN) VOTERS, we're always looking at how elections affect shooters.

Whether you vote this way in the federal election, or differently is, of course, entirely up to you. That's because bad gun laws and bad policy - affects shooters in different ways.

In some cases, it may be not much at all. For other shooters, these matters affect them very much. Some shooters stand to lose a lot - and in some cases, they stand to lose their entire pastime or business.

Even if you aren't affected now, think about the long term consequences of letting bad gun laws and policy take a hold - and why it's important to deal with it now.

WE TAKE YOU THROUGH our voting recommendations for this week’s Federal Election.

We look at some specific opportunities in some states, and why it’s worth searching out the pro-gun parties on the ballot forms.

This is also an opportunity for shooters in WA, to TAKE THEIR ANGER on Labor’s atrocious new gun laws on the federal arm of their party.

DON’T BUY the “it’s a state issue” line from Federal Labor. Make your voice heard by sending Labor – state or federal – the message that they’ve created a mess that will cost them votes.

IF YOU want to vote early, you find out where at this link: https://aec.gov.au/Voting/ways_to_vote/

Oh, and don’t rush your vote. Take a few minutes to read the forms carefully before you fill them in. It’s easy to do – and could make a big difference.

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FEDERAL ELECTION: Here’s why SFFP is a good option for shooters in Tasmania

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:04:00 +1000

WE LOOK at why SFFP is the best option for shooters in Tasmania in the upcoming Federal Election.

SFFP’S PHIL BIGG lays out why he’s standing up for shooters, fueled party by hope for shooters but also frustration at the absence of representation for the shooting sports.

He also explains why he’s very concerned about the tightening grip that banks and insurance companies are applying to anyone involved in the shooting industry – and his aim to have them answer for their actions if successful in getting elected to the Senate.

Phil is also keen to call for a Royal Commission into Port Arthur. This has nothing to do with conspiracy theories, but everything to do with the lack of any accountability over the death of 35 people in Australia’s largest massacre.

YOU can support SFFP Tasmania by telling your shooting mates to look for the SFFP in the seat of Lyons and in the Senate in Tasmania.

Early voting starts right after Easter – so make sure you tell your mates who to vote for!

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GUN SHOWS !! We look at the Maryborough Arms Fair coming up on April 26 & 27. And more!

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 17:14:44 +1000

WE SPEAK with Carly and Glenn from Gun Traders Australia, about the upcoming Maryborough (Qld) Arms & Collectables Fair on April 26 and 27.

We talk about how gun related businesses everywhere can find and get involved in gun shows in their area – from booking a table to packing up after a long but enjoyable weekend.

WE also cover how shooters can find gun shows – and key tips to grabbing bargains!

GTA now has a page that is the first known list of all gun shows being held in Australia – which has prompted one WA shooter to tour the country!

The Maryborough show will cover everything you hoped for. You’ll see antiques, hunting - target shooting – sporting equipment, calibers that are hard to get, army disposal equipment & old military uniforms, centuries old swords, scopes and shooting cleaning products. Plus, you’ll see a rare Ruger from the observers of Japan which is only one of four left in the world!

PLUS we have a comprehensive look at who will be there – so go along to the show, have a chat with GTA, and grab some great deals.

Find out more about the show at: maryboroughpark.ourfrasercoast.com.au/events/event/1583/maryborough-arms-collectables-fair and https://www.queenslandarmsfair.com/

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WA 5 GUN LIMIT LEGAL ACTION STARTS: Here’s how you can follow it

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:38:42 +1100

A NEW LEGAL ACTION has just been launched in the WA State Administrative Tribunal against WA’s 5-gun limit.

The suit, which is based on the dubious actions of WA Police in the lead up to the new laws which came into effect on March 31, will argue that their actions were improper and that the State owes the applicant, Jon Laird, compensation.

This is the first legal action launched against the new gun laws – and it’s been funded so far by Politics Reloaded.

To support the case, we’re looking to engage an experienced barrister, and have set up a fundraiser dedicated for that purpose.

To donate to this case, simply go to https://tinyurl.com/5limitcase

IN THIS EPISODE, Jon talks about what led to the action, and his concerns about the inefficiency of the WA firearms registry.

He also talks about the limits on property letters, the distress that the new laws are causing, and the high costs that WA shooters are paying, especially when compared to shooters in other states.

We also talk about how you can follow the case, which is through being a member of Politics Reloaded or as a member of our YouTube channel.

PLUS, we talk about how the Federal Election can be used to help WA shooters.

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WA LEGAL ACTION WINS: Plus how shooters can use the upcoming Federal Election

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +1100

PRO-GUN LEGAL ACTIONS in WA are nothing new. So why has the large fundraiser to stop the state’s gun laws failed to deliver?

After weeks of stratospheric headlines and bullish promises - such as the release of legal advice and commencement of legal proceedings - we look at why none of this has occurred.

They were specific promises with specific timeframes which appear not to have been met.

SO, to those many people who donated to the cause on the promises, you need to start asking the hard questions – before your money disappears.

In the meantime, tens of thousands of shooters are caught up in the middle, facing new laws that come into effect on March 31, making them sitting ducks for the less scrupulous.

PLUS we look at how WA shooters affected by the new laws can use the upcoming FEDERAL ELECTION to put pressure on WA Labor to find an exit strategy on gun laws.

Yes, guns are a state issue – but we reckon it’s worth giving Federal Labor a hard time, costing them votes in key seats.

WHO THE HELL IS CARLY? We respond to an unwarranted and ill-informed attack by a Victorian who is playing the gender card in her attack on what shooting organisations have done for shooters.

Our response is a reminder that PR and SUA held the recent gun rally – and worked with others to hold the National Gun Conference – things which she failed to mention.

…AND what a successful pro-gun umbrella group looks like.

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WA ELECTION RESULT: The pro-gun rallies of yesteryear and Vic Duck Season OPENS!

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +1100

WE LOOK AT this year’s Victorian duck season which is now underway – including the move to the reason for a Wednesday opening.

You can see our interview with Danny Ryan from the Victorian Duck Hunting Season at: https://youtu.be/1EAyxV2rXmo

THE WA ELECTION results are firming up, and we look at what it means – including the welcome election of a vocal pro-gun politician from the Liberal Party. Plus how the SFFP blew their chances of getting a decent result.

GUN RALLIES from yesteryear really set the benchmark of what is possible, as shooting organisations around Australia struggle to deal with the surge of anti-gun laws peppering the landscape.

We look at the mood behind the 1988 and 1996 rallies, and the ‘no compromise’ attitude which used to prevail. It’s definitely something that we need back, and why Politics Reloaded will be proposing be tabled at this year’s National Gun Conference.

PLUS we give a pat on the back to WA’s Louise Kingston MLC who was vocal at the WA Gun Rally and gave the state's shooters support that others wouldn't.

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WA LEGAL ACTION: Fact or fiction?

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +1100

A PROMISE to fund legal action for shooters in Western Australia on the eve of having their guns taken off them, has raised concerns that shooters may not properly understand what is being offered.

A GoFundMe campaign, which has raised over $120,000, has been promoted as supporting “legal action”.

Legal action means lawsuits – as in suing the state government over the new gun laws.

However, the fund won’t be doing that. Instead, it will provide shooters with “legal advice” on how they can fight the laws on their own.

In other words, shooters seem to have been handing money hand-over-fist, possibly in the belief that there is a court case has been filed – which it has not.

TO BE CLEAR: “LEGAL ACTION” and “LEGAL ADVICE” are two very different things.

LEGAL ACTION INVOLVES COURT CASES. LEGAL ADVICE DOES NOT.

Getting the messaging on this wrong can have serious consequences for shooters who are facing serious losses and may be confused about what these terms mean.

We understand some shooters are putting firearms in storage in the belief that there is a legal challenge that will help them before the deadline of 31 March. However, that does not seem likely to occur. This means shooters who rely on this could face serious legal problems if they don’t comply with the law on that basis.

We are not accusing anyone of making misrepresentations – but we do hope that shooters who are donating understand exactly what they are donating money to. A letter.

IF YOU MADE a donation thinking that the fundraiser was for legal action, you might want to consider asking the organiser for a refund.

If you need legal assistance in relation to your situation concerning your firearms or licence, we recommend you seek independent legal advice.

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VICTORIAN DUCK SEASON: VDHA with the details of this year’s season – starting March 19

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +1100

STARTING MARCH 19, Victorian duck hunters can once again head out into the wetlands in what is bound to be a great season, thanks to the Victorian Duck Hunting Association.

We cover everything you need to know about the season, including the politics around the announcement.

IMPORTANTLY the VDHA’s Danny Ryan, covers how the new duck hunting laws will affect what you need to do when you renew your game hunting licence.

The new laws came out of the Inquiry into Victoria's recreational native bird hunting arrangements steered led by Labor. One outcome is the ban on lead shot. Another is the new training modules that anyone who holds a licence will need to undertake when they renew their licence.

So, if you hold a game hunting licence, that means you.

The good news is we’ve got a full-length season with a nine-bag limit. We also cover the starting times for both shooters and the antis.

VDHA’S work included holding information nights which it will continue to hold for hunters across Victoria.

WE LOOK AT THE politics around the announcement - and what every shooter needs to do, which is to let their local MP know that they support hunting.

Even if they are anti-hunting, making your views known is important to make sure that they don’t blindly vote with the sentiment of the anti-hunting brigade.

For more information on the season, including closures, go to the Game Management Authority’s website at: gma.vic.gov.au

TO JOIN THE VDHA, simply go to vicduckhunters.com.au/membership. For $80 a year, you’ll get public liability insurance and access to heap of other benefits such as 10% discounts and deals from everything from kebabs to tyres.

Families, pensioners and others can join for even less!

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MEET THE 'OLD SSAA’: How things have changed.

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +1100

** REMINDER – WA STATE ELECTION IS ON THIS SATURDAY, 8 MARCH **

JEFF POW’s father, Graham Pow, was a cofounder of the SSAA WA and its founding president.

He was one of a band of shooters who set the organisation up in the early 1970s when WA Police moved to impose impractical regulations - without consultation.

In a sense of déjà vu, Jeff turned up to the recent gun rally to provide support against WA’s new gun laws. It was a fight ‘the old SSAA’ would have taken head on.

JEFF’S FATHER, Graham, also helped set up the Pinjar shooting complex, helped found the West Coast Pistol and Revolver Club and was active in the Jarrahdale SSAA.

His love for his sport wasn’t just shooting: Graham loved his old pistols, including his 445 Webley Revolver, and put his skills as an incredible woodworker and metal worker to good use.

JEFF continues to carry his father’s flag, citing that there ‘is no fire’ under the ‘new SSAA’ to support what WA shooters are facing now.

He talks about the need for the shooting community to come together and not be caught out ‘flat footed’.

Jeff also talks about WA Police’s ‘unhealthy and provocative approach’ by sending SMSs to shooters – and encourages members of WA Police to not allow themselves to be used as political pawns.

VOTING THIS WEEK?

IF YOU’RE A SHOOTER voting in this week’s WA State Election, you need to watch this to find out who to vote for.

We explain what ballot papers you’ll get, and what you need to know to vote against the new gun laws.

The easy way to fill in the large ballot paper (for the upper house / Legislative Council) “above the line” is to Vote 1 for the Nationals or Liberals and then number the other parties in your preferred order.

Or vote “below the line” with at least 20 boxes for your vote to be valid. We recommend you:

Vote 1 for Louise Kingston (Group M);
Vote 2 for Ryan Burns (Libertarian Party);
Vote 3 for Steve Thomas (Liberal Party);
Vote 4 for Nick Goiran (Liberal Party);
Vote 5 for The Nationals etc

… until you’ve numbered at least 20 boxes.

IF YOU’RE IN the lower house seat of Albany, vote for Tom Brough (Liberal Party), or if you’re in Darling Range, back Morgan Byas (National Party).

Don’t rush your vote: take just a couple of minutes to make sure you back the right candidates and parties.

WHATEVER you do, don’t vote Labor. A vote for Labor is a vote to take your guns away from you.

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RALLY WRAP-UP: Plus, it’s time for WA shooters to vote

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +1100

WE REVIEW THE RECENT GUN RALLY held in Perth, for those shooters who couldn’t make it.

David Brown from the Shooters Union Australia, talks about his role and observations on the biggest pro-gun rally to be held in WA for years.

We talk about the rally being around twice as big as originally planned and the response from SSAA WA and WAFCA who launched into childish scare campaigns after giving up the fight.

THIS RALLY was critical to the political future of shooting in WA. It showed the major parties one month before an election of just how much of a vote-loser bad gun laws can be.

We also talk about voting at the election. Early voting has commenced, and the message to shooters is clear: Talk to your friends, family and fellow shooters about kicking Labor out.

Otherwise we’ll also lose fishing, camping and four-wheel driving. If anything, we need the new laws “rolled back” – and explain how that would work.

WE’RE RECOMMENDING you take your time to vote – and don’t rush it.

Or vote “below the line” with at least 20 boxes for your vote to be valid. We recommend you:

Vote 1 for Louise Kingston (Group M);
Vote 2 for Ryan Burns (Libertarian Party);
Vote 3 for Steve Thomas (Liberal Party);
Vote 4 for Nick Goiran (Liberal Party);
Vote 6 for The Nationals etc

… until you’ve numbered at least 20 boxes.

IF YOU’RE IN the lower house seat of Albany, vote for Tom Brough (Liberal Party), or if you’re in Darling Range, back Morgan Byas (National Party).

Don’t rush your vote: take just a couple of minutes to make sure you back the right candidates and parties.

WHATEVER you do, don’t vote Labor. A vote for Labor is a vote to take your guns away from you.

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THEY WERE ‘COWERING IN THE CORNER’: The WA MP who stood up against the establishment for shooters

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:35:19 +1100

LOUISE KINGSTON takes no prisoners when it comes to working hard to helping shooters out west.

The firebrand upper house MP speaks on why she addressed the recent WA Gun Rally, despite attempts by others to silence her. She explains that there was nothing to gain by having shooters ‘cowering in the corner’, and why it was important that shooters made a stand in the lead up to the WA state election.

Louise also talks about her plan to improve the way Western Australian shooting groups are represented, through the establishment of a dedicated commission. It's a plan to help shooters dodge the new laws in WA which will otherwise come into effect no matter who wins the election.

** Her plan means shooters could be unaffected by the laws - and it won’t cost them government cent. **

Her plan is to create a ‘bridge’ between now, and whenever the new laws can be repealed and rewritten to make them far more reasonable.

We also discuss how the state’s new voting system works, and we reveal our voting advice for shooters, with early voting starting on Monday 24 February. Our recommendations are:

Vote 1- Louise Kingston (you'll find her in the independent column at "Group M")
Vote 2 - Steve Thomas (Liberal Party) and / or Nick Goiran (Liberal Party - "Group C")
Vote 3 - Ryan Burns (Libertarian Party)
Vote 4 etc - pro-gun parties, then the Nationals and rest of the Liberals
Vote last - Labor then the Greens. However, remember you can stop at box number 20 if you wish, for your vote to count.

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TOM BROUGH: Meet the WA Liberal Party candidate who is willing to stand up for shooters

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +1100

TOM BROUGH is a Liberal Party candidate standing for the seat of Albany in WA’s March State Election.

He’s not only a shooter, but passionate about standing up for shooters when needed. We talk about what he’s hearing from shooters, including those from local clubs in his area.

Albany is a marginal seat: if you live in that area, then this is a ‘must watch’ for you. It’s also a must watch for other Liberal Party MPs or candidates who are unsure about the gun issue – or what this fight is about.

It’s an issue we would strongly recommend candidates brush up on as the election – and the WA gun rally on 8 February – approach.

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FROM ITALY TO WA: IPSC shooter, Giuseppe, explains what he could do in Italy – that he won't be able to do here

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 11:16:00 +1100

PASSIONATE ITALIAN-BORN SHOOTER, Giuseppe Mottalini, explains how WA’s new gun laws will affect him.

He explains his shooting background in Italy, and how he’s stepped into Labor’s cultural war that threatens to destroy shooting in his home state.

Giuseppe explains why he’s going to the WA Gun Rally on 8 February – to protest against a government that wants to destroy his way of life. He also talks about the confusion that some shooting organisations have created over it, for their own selfish reasons.

It’s pretty straight forward: shooters need to protest against the new laws – and this is their opportunity to get heard.

Join the rally

The rally will be held at 10:30am on Saturday 8 February 2025, at the Supreme Court Gardens.

For updates on the rally, sign up at tinyurl.com/WAGunRally

Getting there is easy

Perth has public transport terminals within easy walking distance of the gardens. They are:

Perth Train Station - Wellington Street;
Elizabeth Quay Train Station - Mounts Bay Road;
Elizabeth Quay Bus Station - Mounts Bay Road;
Transperth Ferry - Barrack Street Jetty;
Terrace Road Carpark - Terrace Road.

There is public parking just next door to the venue. However, we’d recommend coming in by train if you can, just in case finding a park becomes tricky.

You can get more information on Perth’s public transport network from TransPerth at https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/

Before you go….

In addition to going to the rally, we’re asking shooters to make one phone call – to WA Labor’s head office.

The more calls they get, the more they’ll realise just how many people are genuinely upset by the new laws - and how many votes this is going to cost them.

Their number is (08) 9328 7222. Tell them:

You’re a gun owner
You’re supporting the rally on 8 February
You’re going to vote Labor out

Be polite. Remember that the people you speak with are simply employees doing their job.

Don’t take it out on them.

However they’ll be able to tell those who thought they could get away with this, just how bad the situation is becoming for them.

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WA GUN RALLY: What, when, where – and how to get there

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:00:00 +1100

SHOOTERS ACROSS WA are about to take a stand against a reckless Labor Government and vindictive police minister.

The rally is being organised by Shooters Union Australia and Politics Reloaded after being asked to do so by members of the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia WA who felt their organisation had given up the fight.

YOU KNOW the story: the new Firearms Act is a disgrace. Its legislation designed to take what you love to do away from you.

THE RALLY WILL send a simple message to shooters of the need to VOTE LABOR OUT at the March State Election.

The issue of gun laws was already a problem for Labor: many of you have already made your thoughts known to the candidates. However, the rally seems to be the flare that has finally been shot into the air for them.

In fact, Labor now has operatives who set up fake pro-gun Facebook profiles to discredit the rally – but they’ve acted too late. This already looks like being the biggest pro-gun rally since ’96.

It’s also indictive of why so many shooters are becoming ‘one issue voters’, not only in WA, but in other states and territories because of similar attacks there.

WE SPEAK WITH David Brown from Shooters Union Australia about the rally’s beginning, what we are looking to achieve and the response so far.

We also give Perth City Council a thumbs up for their approach to this rally – and thank the way Western Australian Police have managed this so far.

How to get to the rally

Getting there is easy. Perth has public transport terminals within easy walking distance of the gardens. They are:

Perth Train Station - Wellington Street, Perth
Elizabeth Quay Train Station - Mounts Bay Road, Perth
Elizabeth Quay Bus Station - Mounts Bay Road, Perth
Transperth Ferry - Barrack Street Jetty, Perth
Terrace Road Carpark - Terrace Road, Perth

There is public parking just next door to the venue. However, we’d recommend coming in by train if you can, just in case finding a park becomes tricky.

You can get more information on Perth’s public transport network from TransPerth by clicking here.

Before you go….

In addition to going to the rally, we’re asking shooters to make one phone call – to WA Labor’s head office.

The more calls they get, the more they’ll realise just how many people are genuinely upset by the new laws - and how many votes this is going to cost them.

Their number is (08) 9328 7222. Tell them:

You’re a gun owner
You’re supporting the rally on 8 February
You’re going to vote Labor out

Be polite. Remember that the people you speak with are simply employees doing their job.

Don’t take it out on them.

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BETRAYED BY LABOR: State MP explains WA farmers’ costly mistake

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +1100

WA MP, STEVE THOMAS gives us a hard-hitting look at the reality about WA’s new gun laws – and how WA farmers were misled by a deliberately deceptive narrative.

Steve explains why he voted against the new laws while his party’s leadership supported them.

He explains the huge cost that every WA shooter will now face – including farmers who trusted Labor, but can now expect to fork out as much as $8k for their new safes, and licence fees of over $700 a year.

He also explains how Labor worked with the media to deliver its agenda – which is to ultimately remove every firearm from every licensed shooter.

Steve’s comments come on the eve of the WA Gun Rally being held at 10:30am on Saturday 8 February, at Perth’s Supreme Court Gardens to send Labor a vital political message one month out from the March state election.

You can sign up for the rally at tinyurl.com/WAGunRally.

The bottom line is simple -and one that the Liberals, the Nationals and all pro-gun parties are saying, which is to VOTE LABOR OUT.

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WA’S NEW SAFE REQUIREMENTS: Plus the huge gun rally coming to Perth

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +1100

WA SHOOTERS are in for expensive new safe requirements. The new laws will require safes that will cost a minimum of $3k and be so heavy – well over 300kg at a minimum – they’ll need a few mates or cranes to move them.

Forget to change the safe, and WA shooters will be up for a $5k fine for the first offence, and jail for a second offence.

WE LOOK at the new requirements which are completely impractical – and what shooters can do about this, with a state election coming up in March. There’s no doubt about it: the WA Labor government NEEDS TO GO.

PLUS we chat about the huge gun rally being organised for Perth on Saturday 8 February. If you are against what the government has done, then this is how you can fix the problem.

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‘A CRACKER OF AN EVENT’: We look at gun shows – including the huge one coming to Brisbane

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +1100

WE LOOK at the world of selling and buying firearms online – and even how non-tech savvy dealers can now set up their own online storefront.

We talk about social media bans on dealers – and how one creative dealer is reaching shooters in their own way.

We also look at gun shows – and the amazing Owen Gun Museum in Gympie.

AMONG THE KEY EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS YEAR is the Brisbane Firearms Expo in May.

The prospectus is available, so if you’re an exhibitor from anywhere in Australia, check it out today.See the links below.

We look at the enduring problem with WA – and why shooters everywhere need to be reminded of the need to get political if they want to be able to keep shooting. That’s something we’ll help you do – just make sure you subscribe to our content – find out how below.

PLUS WE FIND a good use for Teslas, which no self-respecting shooter should be caught dead in. Here’s a hint: bonfire.

Key links:

Gun Traders Australia: https://www.guntraders.com.au/
GTA’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GTAintheWILD
Owen Gun Museum: https://owenguns.com/pages/museum
Brisbane Gun Show (with prospectus): https://firearmsexpo.com.au/

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“COOL OFFICE AND A PARKING SPACE”: Meet the Oregon pro-gun group going after weak & lazy politicians

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +1100

KEVIN STARRETT from the Oregon Firearms Federation takes us through the history of how the Gun Owners of America formed his group to put an end to shooters being sold out by their own.

He explains how local shooters had been cutting deals with politicians too afraid to do anything useful for fear of losing their “cool office and a parking space”.

This has caused the western state to go from gun-friendly, to dangerously left.

THIRTY YEARS AGO Kevin went to work addressing this and is now the ‘no compromise’ advocate for change ... and he’s got the wins to show it.

It’s a template for what needs to be done here.

EVEN the local Republicans, who should be on shooters’ side, come in for a serve for failing to stand up to the left-wing Democrats and standing up for shooters.

Too many Republicans have allowed themselves to become weak and ineffective … which describes our own Liberal Party to a tee.

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IN THEIR SIGHTS: ASIC moves against shooting organisation | Enemy within The White House | WA Liberals on guns

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +1100

THE CORPORATE WATCHDOG, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, has proposed to deregister rogue shooting group, the National Shooting Council.

The move would end the organisation’s existence, and follows over a year of infighting and wild allegations against shooting organisations and individuals.

While ASIC has not yet decided if it is going to proceed with the proposal, the move raises major questions about how it managed to get into that situation.

WE also look at the gun control organisations who are riding on the back of taxpayer funds with an office in the US White House.

PLUS we critique the change in the way the Western Australian Liberal Party is pitching itself to shooters, just three months out from the WA State Election.

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POLITICAL PAIN: North Carolina pro-gun group shows us how fight anti-gun politicians

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +1100

GRASS ROOTS NORTH CAROLINA is a US firearm rights group that has built a solid reputation for being able to raise, change and beat bad legislation.

IN THIS EXCLUSIVE, we speak with the GRNC’s President, Paul Valone, about how it manages to mobilise tens and hundreds of thousands of shooters to do what it takes to make sure politicians don’t ignore them.

Their approach (as it relates to us) has nothing to do with the Second Amendment.

Rather, it’s a template for something that would work in Australia IF we can get properly organised.

Paul speaks about how the GRNC uses modern communications technology to alert shooters to what they need to do, their database which records the voting and survey responses of every politician, and making sure everyone in the NC Legislative knows who they are. They do this with considerable success and have the track record to show.

WE ALSO SHOW you the extensive and complex database that GRNC uses to track politicians and budding candidates on their voting records and survey responses that go towards developing a rating system for voters to see. We’re developing our own system for future use that borrows ideas from this.

PAUL also released “Rules for Anti-Radicals” which is very relevant to dealing with the political problem facing Aussie shooters. It explains the influence of anti-gun groups, the rise of “woke lunacy” and how to inflict “political pain” to make sure politicians pay the price - or are rewarded for support – as necessary.

Importantly it explains the tactics that they use.

WHILE other US groups focus on the Second Amendment – which isn’t relevant to us – the GRNC’s tactics is something every politically active Australian pro-gun group should pay attention to. That’s because these are tactics that can be used here.

To get a copy of “Rules for Anti-Radicals”, go to rulesforantiradicals.com. You can get the book from Amazon Australia by clicking here (at https://amzn.asia/d/6YFgWth)

For more information on the GRNC go to their website by clicking here or at https://grnc.org/wp/

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TASMANIA: Dud politicians, vague gun laws and gun trafficking - all in the same room

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:15:00 +1100

WE CHAT with the SFFP and SUA’s Phil Bigg, about the political problems continuing to face Tasmanian shooters.

We discuss the fight over antiques, firearms trafficking, and the vagueness of Tasmania’s firearm laws.

These are matters that Phil has fought hard to bring to the attention of Labor, the Liberals and the Jackie Lambie Network.

We run through the obscene changes Tasmania Police are proposing to make to firearm licence applications, and to any shooter wanting to renew their licence.

PLUS we look at the lie that police minister, Felix Ellis, said to shooters prior to the recent Tasmanian State Election when he committed the Liberal Government to ‘supporting law abiding firearm owners’ – when he’s done the opposite.

If you’re a shooter in Tasmania, help Phil by backing the SFFP (Tas only) and Shooters Union Australia. Don’t forget - SUA membership comes with insurance!

If you’re from a Tasmanian based shooting organisation, this interview should explain why you need to get behind Phil at the next election.

He’s genuine, passionate – and he knows his way around Tasmania’s political system.

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WAR IN THE WEST: Nats thumb their nose at the Libs over gun laws

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +1100

A PUBLIC FIGHT between the Liberal and National parties in WA has created an opportunity for shooters to regain some of the ground they lost in recent times against the state’s draconian gun laws.

After making it clear that the National Party will not form a coalition government with the Liberals unless it committed to repealing the new laws, Liberal leader, Libby Mettam, held a media conference to refute the claim.

However, sources from both sides of parliament have described her move as ‘train wreck’, leaving several Liberal MPs at odds with their leader.

IN THIS EPISODE, we take you through that fight, and why the Liberals best hope for next year’s WA State Election is to dump their current leader.

If the cards fall the right way, this could create a significant opportunity for shooters to retaliate against the Cook Government – and wind back the clock on what has been happening.

A win in the west would send a key message to shooters in other states – but getting there will require a bit of luck in having things line up that way.

We also suggest shooters check out WA journo, Ben Harvey’s, take on the state’s gun policy shamble. Check it out - from the 2:40 mark by clicking here:

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GUN SHOWS, Queensland state election – and Tasmania Police eyes WA style laws

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +1100

WE COVER what the outcome of the Queensland State Election means for shooters – and why the Greens lost ground.

PLUS we give a run down of the 2024 SSAA Shot Expo in Melbourne, which was the first one in five years – with a similar show being lined up in Brisbane next May by the Shooters Union Australia.

WE also look at changes Tasmania Police are looking at making to the firearm licence application form – which will make it five times as long as an application for getting a driver’s licence! There are questions which look like they are modelled on what has been happening in WA – so now is the time for shooters EVERYWHERE to make their voices heard.

TasPol are seeking feedback on the proposed form by 21 November – so HERE’S YOUR CHANCE to have your say. Find out more about the changes by clicking here.

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QUEENSLAND ELECTION: Make sure you vote properly

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +1100

WITH QUEENSLAND VOTERS going to the polls this weekend, we look at why shooters up north need to back pro-gun parties such as Katters Australian Party and One Nation ahead of the majors.

Even if you don’t have that choice, you can still put the LNP ahead of Labor and the Greens – which is the best way of sending a message to the Labor government that they need to put more effort into looking after shooters.

This advice is in line with the information being put out by Shooters Union Australia, and with the problems that shooters around the nation are having with wall-to-wall Labor governments, with Tasmania and the NT being the exceptions.

You can see the Shooters Union Australia’s voting advice at: https://shootersunion.com.au/

We also cover the case of the ‘exploding guns’, and the $50,000 donation by SSAA WA to The Nationals.

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DUCK SEASON 2025: What the new rules mean for the next Victorian season

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:17:35 +1100

WE SPEAK with Danny Ryan, Political and PR rep of the VDHA, about duck hunting in Victoria, particularly what duck hunters can or cannot look forward to in 2025.

Will there be a season?

What about using lead ammo?

What does it mean for the future of duck hunting?

We discuss the recent parliamentary committee’s proposal to ban duck hunting. Fortunately, the ban didn’t eventuate, but how long will that last?

There are also a few problems with the new Wildlife Game regulations, particularly if you use lead ammo.

You need to know what calibres may not be available in steel – because it may not be commercially viable for dealers to get the ammo you need.

We cover everything that duck hunters – and the industry that supports them - need to know.

It’s a story of how key losses that outweigh any wins – and what you can do to help turn that tide.

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QLD STATE ELECTION: Peter Campion, candidate for Cook

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 13:44:07 +1100

IN THIS EPISODE OF GUN NEWS AUSTRALIA, we speak with One Nation candidate for Cook, Peter Campion, about his journey in politics, the problems with left wing agendas infiltrating both sides of politics, and why shooters need to break old habits when it comes to voting.

He’s Barnaby Joyce’s father-in-law, a pistol shooter, secretary of his club – and believes we need something similar to the Second Amendment.

Join us as we talk about the choices shooters up north have, and some of the darker truths including how the major parties work, election fraud in remote communities and his endeavour to find the current local member, who is nowhere to be seen.

You can support Peter’s campaign at the One Nation website by clicking here.

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WA LIBERALS: Local shooter set to run for key marginal seat

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:16:13 +1000

IN THIS EPISODE OF GUN NEWS AUSTRALIA, we speak with the Liberal candidate for the Western Australian seat of Albany in the lead up to the WA state election next March, Tom Brough.

Tom is a passionate member of the SSAA who shares the same view as Liberal Party MP, Dr Steve Thomas, that their party needs to change its tune on firearms, if it is to change its fortunes at the upcoming state election.

Tom talks about the dangers of coming up with ‘placebo policy’ that has no basis that only exists to make the public ‘feel good’. He talks about the need to use the political process to ‘shift the dial’ in how our major parties deal with the firearms issue.

This follows the interview we had with Dr Thomas, which you can listen to at: https://tinyurl.com/steve-thomas-gna

… AND OUR PARTING MESSAGE TO THE LIBERAL PARTY:

Look at what your candidates are saying. Look at what the many, many shooters in WA are saying. Look at the maps published by the police which show the number of votes in Perth to be had. Look at the traction the Nationals are gaining with their forums.

Then sit down with Nick Goiran, Steve Thomas and Tom Brough – to tackle this issue head on. Then you’ll realise there is a significant opportunity that exists for the Liberals to pick up support that it has previously overlooked.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Liberal MP explains why his own party got it wrong on gun laws

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 08:59:39 +1000

WE chat with Western Australian Liberal Party MP, STEVE THOMAS, about why he crossed the floor from his party to vote against the new gun laws in Western Australia.

He also talks about the broader SOCIALIST AGENDA being run by WA LABOR and why a true conservative would not have supported these types of laws.

Steve also has a message for his party colleagues, and for shooters who want to know what they can and should do to fix the problem that they now have.

COMING UP: We’ve got another interview coming up from within the LIBERAL PARTY in the next few days. This time it's with a candidate contesting next year’s WA State Election, who shares Steve’s views. This is something that the Liberal Party HQ might want to mull over - along with watching what the Nationals WA are doing in this space - and the support they are gaining on the issue.

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The success of the National Gun Conference – and how shooters can make their vote count

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 06:35:47 +1000

THE RECENT National Gun Conference was a real success. It turned out better than hoped.

The metrics show how well it was received and why we’re already starting to gear up for the next one. This is an opportunity for EVERY shooting and organisation to jump on board, as we look at what we need to do to implement the things that came out of the first conference.

To see the replay of the 2024 National Gun Conference, just go to tinyurl.com/2024ngc

PLUS we look at why shooters should not leave voting to the last minute. With the NT election coming up this Saturday – and the ACT and Queensland elections coming up in October, we explain why shooters need to slow down and think before casting their vote.

Don’t waste this opportunity to say “NO” to bad gun policies. Don’t leave voting to the last minute.

Vote early or by post, and take your time to ask who the best candidates for you to be able to keep hunting, target shooting, run your farm or keep your gun collection really are!

WE ALSO read an URGENT RECALL that affects every shooter that they need to hear.

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VOTE PRO-GUN: What shooters in the Northern Territory need to know

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 12:51:17 +1000

SHOOTERS IN THE NT go to the polls next Saturday, August 24th, to decide who they want to run the territory.

In this episode, we speak with the Deputy Leader of the Country Liberal Party, Gerard Maley, about the party’s recently released pro-gun policy. The policy aims to support hunting in the territory – and fix some glaring problems with the NT’s Firearms Act that Labor has refused to fix.

Don’t waste your vote! Make sure you look carefully at who your voting for – and take the opportunity to put your sport first! If you put your vote elsewhere, you could be risking it’s future.

You can see the CLP’s pro-shooting policy by clicking here.

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THE 50% AMMO REBATE – plus we look at the National Gun Conference

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 16:13:15 +1000

DAVID BROWN from Shooters Union Australia joins us to discuss the upcoming National Gun Conference. The conference is the first of its type, with the aim being to grow it in size and scope to address the issues facing Australian shooters.

It’s the start of one of the most forums on the gun debate, on OUR side of the fence.

Get your ticket in our Zoom audience here. Or watch it live on Facebook or YouTube.

A full list of speakers will be made available closer to the event.

PLUS, we discuss a proposal to introduce a 50% rebate for ammo sales for Australia’s 900,000 licensed shooters.

The rebate will be a massive boost for the shooting sports, as well helping our hip pockets. It’s just an idea, but one that we reckon is worth pushing, in the lead up to the next federal election.

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CALIFORNIA GUN TAX - plus Georgie's strategic move and consultation forums.

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 18:24:24 +1000

THE ANIMAL JUSTICE PARTY’S Georgie Purcell has shacked up with Federal Labor Senator, Josh Burns.

What hasn’t been revealed – until now – is that her new beau, Burns, is the co-chair of an anti-gun group in Canberra.

It’s a move that also gives the tattooed anti-duck campaigner the opportunity to land another job in politics if she doesn’t get re-elected at the 2026 Victorian State Election.

WE ALSO cover the imposition of a new tax on firearms and ammunition in California which we covered back in September. The tax is now law, in a move that people like Burns could push for – as goods and services taxes are a federal responsibility.

PLUS, we question whether it is in our interests for shooting organisations to be part of consultation committees where they are required to enter into confidentiality agreements. That’s because it means governments can silence shooting organisations – by offering cosy meetings with party pies, sandwiches and orange juice.

We’ve been losing the war against bad laws and policies for decades – and it’s time our shooting organisations pulled out of those committees and spoke up against what is happening to us all.

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WA STATE ELECTION: Nationals turn up heat on slippery anti-gun MP

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 08:17:30 +1000

HUGH JONES is Labor’s MP in the southeastern Perth electorate of Darling Range. He is notorious for hiding from shooters in his electorate when they want to discuss gun laws with him. That’s why we’ve dubbed him ‘Houdini Hugh’.

There are 5 or 6 gun clubs in his electorate – which he has actively ignored and refused to meet. He stood by as Police Minister, Paul Papalia, encouraged shooters to “get another hobby”.

In this episode, we meet Morgan Byas, who is the Nationals candidate for Darling Range who will be looking at knocking off Hugh at the 2025 WA State Election.

We discuss the electorate, what good government look like and what the current approach being taken by the WA government’s might mean for other groups such as four-wheel drivers, fishers and farmers.

MORGAN is a currently serving councillor who knows his community well – and knows what makes the local community tick.

His nomination heralds the opportunity that shooters in WA have to make sure their votes count – as the Liberal and National Party give voters the ability to vote Labor out.

To support Morgan’s campaign – or any other National Party candidate – go to https://www.nationalswa.com/donate/

To email the Nationals, just go to: https://www.nationalswa.com/contact-us/

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