❓ A WA parliamentary question explores the possibility of pastoralists and graziers accessing handguns for their work, specifically for stock management and safety. The Minister's response indicates the government does not support this, citing legal restrictions and alternative safety measures.
AnsweredQoN 711Legislative Assembly
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(1) Does the Minister support pastoralists and graziers having access to hand guns; and
(a) if not, why not?
(2) What is the Government’s position in relation to hand guns being considered a part of the trade for pastoralists and graziers?
(3) What is the Government’s position in relation to hand guns being considered safer to use than a rifle when a pastoralist is travelling on a horse or motorbike or in a yard dealing with dangerous cattle?
(a) if not, why not?
(2) What is the Government’s position in relation to hand guns being considered a part of the trade for pastoralists and graziers?
(3) What is the Government’s position in relation to hand guns being considered safer to use than a rifle when a pastoralist is travelling on a horse or motorbike or in a yard dealing with dangerous cattle?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
7 May 2009
Responded by
Minister for Police
Response time
28 days
(1) No.
(a) It is unlawful to possess a handgun for the destruction of stock or vermin. Although persons can possess a handgun to be used for occupational purposes, a handgun cannot be possessed for the destruction of stock or vermin.
(2) Handguns are not considered to be part of the trade for pastoralists and graziers.
(3) The use of horses and motorbikes is inherently dangerous. A long-arm rifle that is carried properly should not significantly increase the dangers associated with an activity that is already dangerous. As with any occupation, proper training and supervision will provide workers with appropriate skill levels and the ability to identify and minimise unsafe work practices.
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(a) It is unlawful to possess a handgun for the destruction of stock or vermin. Although persons can possess a handgun to be used for occupational purposes, a handgun cannot be possessed for the destruction of stock or vermin.
(2) Handguns are not considered to be part of the trade for pastoralists and graziers.
(3) The use of horses and motorbikes is inherently dangerous. A long-arm rifle that is carried properly should not significantly increase the dangers associated with an activity that is already dangerous. As with any occupation, proper training and supervision will provide workers with appropriate skill levels and the ability to identify and minimise unsafe work practices.
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