What It’s Like To Own A Gun In Australia
BY Herschel Smith
8 years, 10 months ago
I’m a legal handgun permit owner in Australia. Owning a firearm in Australia is no longer a right, but is a privilege. I am a member of a local firearms range where I compete in pistol shooting (the only permissible reason to own a handgun). My handgun permit only lasts one year, is a privilege, dependent on my competing in at least 6 competitions a year and being a member of a gun club. The police firearms branch review my license every year and have the right to terminate it if they feel I am not a “fit and reasonable person”. I cannot discharge my firearm outside of a designated firing range. I cannot store ammunition or the handgun in the same part of my gun safe. I cannot transport or store my gun with rounds loaded in the magazine, or a loaded magazine within the firearm. I cannot own a magazine with more than a 10 round capacity. I cannot use my handgun for personal protection, even when within my own home- as this is illegal and would result in a firearms act violation and the termination of my license as well as legal proceedings against me. My firearm is registered by law. The possession of a firearm means that the police have the right to search my entire house and inspect my safe and firearm on any day- so long as they have a “reasonable” cause to do so and arrive at a reasonable hour. So there……..
Never trust wicked men to honor your liberties. It will be like this in America unless you are willing to shoot back to ensure that it’s not.
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On January 8, 2016 at 9:53 pm, SunwolfNC said:
Wow… this example needs to be broadcast nationwide to show what’s coming if we don’t stand up…
On January 9, 2016 at 5:08 pm, UNCLEELMO said:
From Wikipedia-
“Gun laws in Australia became a political issue in the 1980s. Low levels of violent crime through much of the 20th century kept levels of public concern about firearms low. In the last two decades of the century, following several high profile multiple murders and a media campaign, the Australian government coordinated more restrictive firearms legislation with all state governments.”
One of the primary proponents of stricter gun laws in Australia was Rebecca Peters, Director of the International Action Network on Small Arms, a UN recognized NGO. Wikipedia notes that “prior to her work with IANSA, Peters worked for the Open Society Institute, a private foundation funded by George Soros.”
And in case you missed it, Barack Obama recently referred to the Second Amendment as a “piece of paper”.
On January 12, 2016 at 8:44 pm, Unapologetically White said:
If you pistol whip someone breaking into your home, will you be charged with a firearms violation? The stupid is starting to smell.