Gun News Australia: the latest news for Aussie shooters

WAR IN THE WEST: Nats thumb their nose at the Libs over gun laws

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Join us in this extensive, informative and enjoyable episode!
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