❓ Hon Wilson Tucker asks about the definition of 'very high powered firearm', the specific firearms and ammunition to be banned, and whether the buyback scheme includes ammunition, parts and accessories. The Minister tables a list of prohibited items and confirms the buyback excludes ammunition, parts and accessories.
AnsweredQoN 24Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
FIREARMS ACT —
REFORM
24. Hon
WILSON TUCKER to the minister representing the Minister for Police:
I refer to the media release
published today announcing changes to the state's firearm laws.
(1) What is the definition of a very
high powered firearm?
(2) What are the 56 types of
firearms that will become illegal?
(3) What are the 19 calibres of
ammunition that will become illegal?
(4) Will the government's buyback include
ammunition, parts and accessories for the proposed banned firearms?
REFORM
24. Hon
WILSON TUCKER to the minister representing the Minister for Police:
I refer to the media release
published today announcing changes to the state's firearm laws.
(1) What is the definition of a very
high powered firearm?
(2) What are the 56 types of
firearms that will become illegal?
(3) What are the 19 calibres of
ammunition that will become illegal?
(4) Will the government's buyback include
ammunition, parts and accessories for the proposed banned firearms?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The following information has been provided to me
by the Minister for Police. The Western Australia Police Force advise —
(1) A firearm
designed to shoot at long range with precision, based on a review of the
discharged projectiles velocity and energy at 300 yards.
(2)–(3) I table a list of
prohibited firearms and ammunition.
[See paper 2008 .]
(4) No.
some notice of the question. The following information has been provided to me
by the Minister for Police. The Western Australia Police Force advise —
(1) A firearm
designed to shoot at long range with precision, based on a review of the
discharged projectiles velocity and energy at 300 yards.
(2)–(3) I table a list of
prohibited firearms and ammunition.
[See paper 2008 .]
(4) No.
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