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‘Refused Bail’: Police Seize 27 Guns and Thousands of Rounds of Ammunition in NSW
It is illegal to possess a gun in NSW without a licence and a genuine reason. Meanwhile, police also conducted a knife scanning operation with new powers.
Police Gather to Discuss Growing Threat of Privately-Made Guns on Australian Streets
Police from across the country gathered in Melbourne to target ’toy-like' firearms.
38,000 Guns Surrendered to the Government in Western Australia
Gun owners were given up to $1,000 in cash for giving back their guns ahead of strict new gun laws in Western Australia.
Western Australia Passes Strictest Gun Laws in the Country, Includes Health Checks
‘I’m unapologetic for our safety-first approach which strengthens gun controls and enhances public safety,’ Labor Premier Roger Cook said.
‘$45 per Gun’: Senator Concerned at Cost of National Gun Register
Queensland Senator Matt Canavan said the government waste continues.
‘Strong Gun Laws’ Stopped Deaths in Bondi Attack, Says Australian Prime Minister
‘If it was an automatic gun, then we would have been speaking about hundreds of deaths,’ Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
Father, Teen Arrested in Rancho Bernardo School-Shooting Threats
A search of the home found unserialized firearms, other assault weapons, and several destructive devices.
Biden Administration Preparing to Effectively Ban Private Gun Sales: Whistleblowers
Federal agency has drafted document that would require background checks even for person-to-person sales.
Pennsylvania Gun Restrictions for Adults Under 21 Struck Down by Federal Court
Ban on carrying guns in public is unconstitutional, court rules.
Thousands Expected to Descend on Las Vegas for World’s Largest Gun Show
Governors and attorneys general are among those expected to interact with shooting and outdoor sports business leaders.
Harris Announces $285 Million for Student Mental Health Under Gun Control Law
Funding is part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act which also includes safe storage laws, universal background checks, and other gun control policies.
Liberal Gun Control Bill to Become Law After Passing Senate
It includes a red flag provision, which allows people to flag concerns about someone’s gun ownership if they believe it poses a risk to themselves or others.
Harris Unveils New Gun Control Initiative Urging States to Ban Assault Weapons, High-Capacity Magazines
The White House published the new ‘Safer States Initiative’ on Wednesday, aiming to curb violence involving guns.
Australia to Implement National Gun Register
The register will link information about firearm ownership from every state in the country to a central hub.
US Supreme Court Appears Likely to Preserve a Federal Gun Law
Based on public comments and questions from the justices this week, it appears likely the high court will uphold the statute.
Divided Federal Court Upholds Illinois Ban on ‘Assault Weapons’
Split ruling could go to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Anheuser-Busch Studio Head Exits Company Amid ‘Bud Light Situation’
A top executive at Anheuser-Busch left the company after the company’s Bud Light ‘brand crisis.’
Georgia Officials Propose $10,000 Stipend for Armed Teachers Under School Safety Plan
State legalized armed teachers in 2014 but only five districts have opted to allow educators to carry guns in class.
Maine Mass Shooter’s Family Contacted Law Enforcement Months Before Rampage: Sheriff’s Office
Robert Card’s family was concerned about his mental health, the sheriff says.
