'Collateral Damage': Communities Hurt by Rushed Gun Law Amendments

'Collateral damage': Communities hurt by rushed gun law amendments

Regional NSW calls for honest response to Bondi's antisemitic attack. New gun laws spark debate.

'Do not punish the innocent': Why Riverina MPs opposed strict new NSW gun laws

Dr Joe McGirr voted against the bill, saying it did not address the issue of antisemitism. Photo: Facebook/Joe McGirr MP. ‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through Parliament House, politicians voted to pass a bill that restricted gun ownership and use in NSW — a response to the recent terrorist attack in Bondi. Under the new laws introduced by the NSW Labor Government, most licensed gun users are now only allowed to own up to four firea…

From the paddock to the Parliament: How the new NSW gun laws impact you I Australian Rural & Regional News

NSW’s new gun laws: What just happened? In short: Hard Ownership Caps: A new limit of four firearms for recreational shooters and 10 firearms for primary producers is now law. Increased Red Tape: Standard firearm license terms have been slashed from five years to two years, doubling renewal frequency and background checks. Recategorisation and Buyback: Many common firearms (straight-pull/lever-release) are moving to Category C, supported by a s…