More than two dozen WA residents own more than 100 firearms each — all approved by police
2 years, 4 months ago

More than two dozen WA residents own more than 100 firearms each — all approved by police

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More than two dozen people in WA own more than 100 licensed firearms, each of which would have been individually approved by police, figures tabled in state parliament have revealed. Police Minister Paul Papalia says these numbers are part of the reasons WA gun laws are being rewritten entirely. Firearms need individual approval Under WA law, each of the 178 people in WA who have more than 25 firearms would need to obtain a licence from police for each weapon. WA Police Minister Paul Papalia told reporters the numbers were part of the reason for firearm law reforms.

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WA's new firearms laws explained — how to get a gun licence and how domestic violence perpetrators will be restricted
6 months ago

WA's new firearms laws explained — how to get a gun licence and how domestic violence perpetrators will be restricted

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Mental health checks for WA's gun owners to become mandatory under changes to firearms laws
1 year, 10 months ago

Mental health checks for WA's gun owners to become mandatory under changes to firearms laws

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Firearm laws must change to protect farm workers and others, says pastoralist
3 years, 2 months ago

Firearm laws must change to protect farm workers and others, says pastoralist

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