This special collaboration brings together independent hunting and outdoor podcast hosts from across Australia for a calm, evidence-based discussion on proposed changes to firearms legislation in New South Wales and beyond. We begin by acknowledging the tragic events that have reignited public debate, and we extend our sincere condolences to the victims, their families, and affected communities. These losses deserve thoughtful, respectful consideration — and policy responses grounded in facts, not fear. Across this roundtable, the hosts share a common position: law-abiding firearms owners are not responsible for acts of terrorism or violent extremism, and changes to lawful ownership would not have prevented such acts. The conversation explores what the proposed reforms could mean in real terms — for safety, due process, conservation, sport, regional economies, and family traditions. Topics include humane hunting practices, competition disciplines, ownership limits, appeal rights, registry proposals, and the practical impacts on small businesses and rural communities. Industry experience, historical context, and lived realities are examined without sensationalism or division. This is not a culture-war discussion. It is a unified call for rational policy, accountability, and integrity in public discourse — and for Australians to engage respectfully, act locally, and support one another. Featuring voices from: Wild Origins Australia, Get Outdoors with Drew and Cam, Australian Hunting Podcast, Into the Dark Podcast, Australian Hunting Backcountry Podcast, Hunting Connection Podcast, Nature’s Perks, and The Hunting Republic Podcast. If this conversation resonates, share it thoughtfully, communicate respectfully with decision-makers, and check in on your community. Calm, informed voices — together — matter.
