Gun Ownership Bans, New Search Powers to Tackle Violence Risk

Gun ownership bans, new search powers to tackle violence risk

ACT to strengthen gun control with prohibition orders for high-risk individuals, giving police enhanced search powers with judicial oversight to prevent crime.

Proposed ACT Firearms Prohibition Order scheme would give police additional powers 'to act early'

The proposed Firearms Prohibition order scheme would give police the ability to search a person’s home, vehicle, storage facility or self without a warrant (if they’re the subject of an order). Photo: Michelle Kroll. Police would receive new powers to ensure those deemed “high-risk” can’t acquire, possess, or use firearms under a proposed Firearms Prohibition Order scheme. The Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026 will be int…