Gun News Australia: the latest news for Aussie shooters

Gun News Australia - real news for Aussie shooters
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A podcast for Australian shooters who want political interference taken out of shooting. It’s for any shooter who cares about the future of shooting, and wants to know what they can do to help protect it. We cover the stories that matter, and interview the people who can help add the right perspectives. We cover news, politics and explain how we can protect the future of what we love to do. If you love shooting, then make sure you subscribe to this. You can support this podcast for just $30 a year at https://app.joinit.com/o/politics-reloaded That’s less than 60 cents a week!

  1. 3d ago

    "CONNECT THE GUNS": … but where's the evidence?

    THREE YEARS AGO Western Australian shooters found themselves at the centre of the “Connect the Guns” controversy. Maps showing where firearm owners live were published across the state and public safety concerns were cited as part of the broader debate surrounding firearms reform. Gun News Australia recently lodged a Freedom of Information request seeking documents relating to firearms stolen from licensed owners before and after the maps were stolen to see what the actual level of firearm theft was. The response we received did not conclude that such incidents never occurred. Nor did it make any finding about the overall impact of firearm theft. However, WA Police advised that no documents could be located within the scope of the request. That raises an important question. If firearm theft and criminal misuse were significant factors in the push for major legislative change, where is the documented evidence supporting those claims? In this episode we revisit the original “Connect the Guns” article, examine the concerns raised by shooters at the time, review the FOI response, and discuss why evidence matters when governments seek major changes to public policy. If you'd like to support more FOI work, investigations and accountability reporting, consider joining our email list and supporting Gun News Australia through Patreon. #GunNewsAustralia #WesternAustralia #FirearmsLaw #FOI #FreedomOfInformation #PaulPapalia #LicensedShooters #PublicSafety #FirearmsPolicy #GunLaws

    8 min

  2. 5d ago

    Who Asked for This? Victoria's New Gun Laws and the Committee That Wasn't Consulted

    THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT has introduced new firearms legislation that could significantly affect licensed shooters across the state. But before debating the details of the legislation itself, there is another question that deserves attention: who was actually consulted before these changes were announced? In this episode of Gun News Australia, we examine the new Firearms Amendment Bill, the role of Victoria's Firearms Consultative Committee, and reports that committee members were not provided with details of the proposals before they were announced publicly. Once again, licensed shooters appear to have been placed in a position of responding to proposals rather than helping shape them before they are announced. This is more than a pattern: it’s deliberate. We discuss why consultation matters, and why governments should be expected to explain both the problem they are trying to solve and the evidence supporting any new restrictions. As Victoria heads towards a state election, shooters should be asking a simple question: if consultation structures already exist, why weren't they used? #GunNewsAustralia #FirearmsPolicy #GunLaws #LicensedShooters #VictorianPolitics #GovernmentAccountability #FirearmsConsultativeCommittee #PublicPolicy #PoliticalTransparency #ShootersRights

    12 min

  3. 6d ago

    Victorian Shooters Are Facing Another Political Fight | Danny Ryan

    THE VICTORIAN Government has announced another round of firearms law changes, while anti-duck hunting activists continue to push for further restrictions on hunting and shooting activities across the state. In this episode of Gun News Australia, we sit down with Danny Ryan, President of Sporting Clays Victoria, to discuss the growing political pressure facing licensed shooters and hunters in Victoria. We examine the shady role of the Animal Justice Party, the campaign against duck hunting, and ask where they're getting their significant funding war chest from. We also discuss how firearms policy is increasingly being announced through media releases and political staging, often before shooters have had an opportunity to see the detail or have meaningful input into the process. What evidence is driving these proposals? What problem is the government trying to solve? And what should shooters be demanding from politicians before any further restrictions are introduced? With Victoria heading towards a state election, these questions are becoming increasingly important for licensed shooters, hunters and sporting participants across the state. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. #GunNewsAustralia #DannyRyan #DuckHunting #AnimalJusticeParty #VictorianPolitics #FirearmsLaw #GunLaws #LicensedShooters #Hunting #Victoria

    43 min

  4. Jun 14

    The One Thing Politicians Fear More Than Court Challenges

    FOR DECADES, licensed shooters have found themselves fighting the same battles over and over again. A new restriction is proposed. Organisations mobilise. Submissions are written. Legal challenges are considered. Campaigns are launched. Sometimes we win. Sometimes we lose. Then a few years later, the entire process starts again. But what if we've been approaching the problem the wrong way? In this episode of Gun News Australia, we look at a different way of thinking about firearms advocacy. Instead of focusing solely on stopping the next restriction, buyback or regulatory change after it has already been proposed, we examine how licensed shooters can influence the political environment before those proposals ever reach the table. We discuss why politicians respond to incentives, why elections matter more than many people realise, and why becoming a recognised voting bloc may be the most effective long-term strategy available to licensed shooters. This isn't a discussion about one specific policy proposal. It's a discussion about how lasting political change actually occurs, and what it would take for governments to start viewing firearms policy through a different lens. Can licensed shooters become a genuine political force in Australia, or are we destined to keep fighting the same battles one regulation at a time? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. If you'd like to support independent firearms policy analysis, please consider supporting Gun News Australia through Buy Me a Coffee or Patreon. #GunNewsAustralia #AustralianPolitics #FirearmsPolicy #LicensedShooters #ShootingSports #ElectionStrategy #PoliticalAdvocacy #GunLawsAustralia #ShootingCommunity #AustralianElections

    7 min

  5. May 31

    GUN REPORT RECOMMENDS FEES HIKE: Report paves way for Allan Government to jack up gun licence fees

    WE SPEAK WITH Sean Fraser to dissect the recently released Ken Lay Rapid Review into Victoria’s firearm laws. The Victorian Government has accepted 15 out of 16 recommendations, paving the way for sweeping administrative shifts that directly target licensed Victorian shooters. We break down the deliberately laid "landmines" hidden in this report, including the open ended definitions of "high-risk" firearms, and permit fee increases that will force Victorian shooters to pay more under the Allan Labor Government. From bans targeting non-citizen shooters to the further fragmentation of the National Firearms Agreement, we look at the hard facts. Our community faces an uphill battle as state-specific registries push restrictive agendas that ignore 130 years of established firearm technology. We cut through the political rhetoric to ensure grassroots shooting sports participants stay informed, unified, and equipped to protect our sport.   See the full gun law review report at: https://files.justice.vic.gov.au/2026-05/Rapid-Review-Victoria-Firearm-Laws.pdf See the state government’s response at: https://files.justice.vic.gov.au/2026-05/Rapid-Review-Victoria-Firearm-Laws-Government-Response.pdf -------------------------------------------------------------- JOIN US ON PATREON Join our Patreon channel and get our episodes before they are released more widely at:  https://www.patreon.com/c/gunnewsaustralia/membership -------------------------------------------------------------- DONATE NOW – and support our work You can back our work by donating at https://politicsreloaded.com/donate/ OR you can ‘buy me a coffee’ in support, at https://buymeacoffee.com/gunnewsaustralia #AustralianShooters #ShootingSports #FirearmsLegislation #GunLawsAU #LAFO #AussieShooters #SportShootingAU

    39 min

  6. May 25

    VIC GUN BUYBACK EXPOSED: $886M for a 1 Percent Return

    In this episode, we break down a new economic report that reveals the proposed Victorian gun buyback scheme will return less than one cent in benefits for every dollar spent. We examine the cost-benefit analysis commissioned by Shooters Union Australia that shows taxpayers will spend $886 million for a benefit-to-cost ratio of just 0.28 to 0.34. The report found no statistical evidence that reducing legally owned firearms prevents mass shootings or reduces firearm homicides. It will impact over 200,000 licensed shooters who will lose their firearms, the $120 million in lost business activity affecting gun shops and related businesses, and the $137 million in administrative costs. We also look at what the 1996 Port Arthur buyback data actually shows and why this policy will remove firearms from legal owners while doing nothing to address illegal firearms smuggled through Australian ports. With Victoria's election in November, we believe taxpayers deserve to know what they're getting for their money. #GunNewsAustralia #VictorianElection #GunBuyback #CostBenefitAnalysis #FirearmPolicy #AustralianPolitics #ShootersUnion #VictorianGunLaws

    11 min

  7. May 22

    THREE ELECTIONS - THREE GREAT RESULTS: What One Nation’s ascent means for shooters

    WE LOOK AT what the seismic emergence of One Nation after recent elections means for firearm owners across the country. One Nation's stunning performance in the South Australian state election saw them capture 24.4% of the vote and four lower house seats, dramatically outpolling the Liberals.  They also captured three upper house seats. This momentum continued through the Nepean by-election, where they gained 24.5% of the vote, and their decisive victory in Farrer with 57.5% of the vote on a two-party-preferred basis. The trend is unmistakable.  These three results point to the collapse of the Liberal Party’s place as the alternative government, and the retreat of far-left parties like the Greens and Animal Justice Party. With Victoria's upcoming November state election, this trend looks set to continue, which can only be good for shooters. We also examine critical issues including political trust, preference deals, the detrimental impact that firearm policy uncertainty has for dealers and shooters, and why engagement with local MPs matters now more than ever. Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay informed on Australian shooting politics! -------------------------------------------------------------- JOIN US ON PATREON Join our Patreon channel and get our episodes before they are released more widely at:  https://www.patreon.com/c/PoliticsReloaded/membership -------------------------------------------------------------- DONATE NOW – and support our work You can back our work by donating at https://politicsreloaded.com/donate/ OR you can ‘buy me a coffee’ in support, at https://buymeacoffee.com/politicsreloaded #PoliticsReloaded #OneNation #AustralianPolitics #GunRights #FirearmOwners #VictorianElection #ShootersRights #AussieShooting

    40 min

  8. May 16

    THE CLASSIC ANTI-GUN TRAP: Why the Bondi Royal Commission must not recommend the NFA be ‘updated’

    THE BONDI ROYAL COMMISSION’S interim report recommends the National Firearms Agreement be ‘updated’, but we're calling for that idea to be dropped. In this episode of #GunNewsAustralia, we break down our submission to the Commission explaining why updating the NFA without examining its current flaws would be a step backwards. We expose how Western Australia doesn't even comply with the existing NFA. There are no permits to acquire (instead a clumsy and expensive system of licensing not just the user, but each firearm), and no interstate mutual recognition of licenses. Yet it wants to spread its restrictive laws nationwide! Our submission highlights critical issues: arbitrary appearance laws that ban firearms based on looks rather than function; junior license restrictions that harm international shooting sports development; and the clause allowing states to treat the NFA as "minimum standards" – such as the latest push to bring in caps on the number of firearms owned. We're demanding five key reforms.  They are a full NFA review with shooting community input, scrapping appearance laws, fixing junior license age restrictions (lowering to 11 for use, not ownership), requiring all states to actually comply with the agreement, and removing the ‘minimum standard’ loophole that turns this into a "National Firearms Disagreement." Finally, can you please help us?  We need to be able to send this content to more and more shooters – so make sure you’re on our email list & get your mates to do the same as well!  It’s free, easy to opt out, and would be a huge help if you can do that.  To sign up, just go to https://politicsreloaded.com/email-list/  -------------------------------------------------------------- JOIN US ON PATREON Join our Patreon channel and get our episodes before they are released more widely at:  https://www.patreon.com/c/PoliticsReloaded/membership -------------------------------------------------------------- DONATE NOW – and support our work You can back our work by donating at https://politicsreloaded.com/donate/ OR you can ‘buy me a coffee’ in support, at https://buymeacoffee.com/politicsreloaded   #PoliticsReloaded #GunNewsAustralia #NFA #BondiRoyalCommission #FirearmRights #AustralianShooters #ShootingSports #FirearmLegislation

    5 min
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A podcast for Australian shooters who want political interference taken out of shooting. It’s for any shooter who cares about the future of shooting, and wants to know what they can do to help protect it. We cover the stories that matter, and interview the people who can help add the right perspectives. We cover news, politics and explain how we can protect the future of what we love to do. If you love shooting, then make sure you subscribe to this. You can support this podcast for just $30 a year at https://app.joinit.com/o/politics-reloaded That’s less than 60 cents a week!

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