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25.01.2022 LAFOs are sick and tired of being treated as criminals in-waiting by Governments. Enough is enough. Join the #NOTACRIMINAL campaign by getting involved with ...the guys at STOP THE FIREARMS AMENDMENTS! Stop the Firearms Amendments Lets do this together!

24.01.2022 "Just drive slower!" -- why feral deer are a public health problem | LAFO - Law Abiding Firearm Owners

24.01.2022 We are extremely pleased to see the Federal Government has shelved its plans to ban cash sales over $10,000. It would do nothing to combat organised crime but have the potential to punish millions of law-abiding Australians and businesses. (Story is paywalled) https://www.theaustralian.com.au//c0ccbe2ee33e58f21b013f87?

24.01.2022 Our "How To Vote Pro-Gun" App is now live on the Apple Store! Right now the app is for the Queensland Election only, but we will be adding the other State and Federal elections as they happen. If you're in Queensland and download the app, please leave a review in the store as well - help #allshooters (not just SU members!) vote in their best interests at upcoming elections!... https://apps.apple.com//shooters-union-voting/id1535014495

23.01.2022 The snowflakes are out in force after discovering a UK reality TV star is a genuine conservation hunter. https://www.dailymail.co.uk//Love-Islands-Ollie-Williams-l

23.01.2022 This survey from the website Online Opinion, aimed at finding out what political issues matter most to Queenslanders may be of interest to our members - although it is pretty long and does require an e-mail address at the end. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/58XL5QR

23.01.2022 We are glad to see the legal system recognising a legitimate case of self-defence and supporting legitimate self-protection. https://www.abc.net.au//qld-candice-locke-evidenc/12760664

20.01.2022 This is whats happening in Victoria - and dont think for a moment it couldnt happen anywhere else in Australia. Shooters could easily be next on the list!

20.01.2022 Queenslanders deserve real representation not career politicians who are only interested in advancing their careers instead of working for the electorate. Please share this video to all of your friends in North Queensland. Together we can change the balance of power in Queensland, and finally get some REAL REPRESENTATION.

19.01.2022 Weve been active in Tasmania trying to fight this stupidity - so if you live on the Apple Isle, please get involved and let your MPs and the local media know you think its insane to be banning or restricting literal toys!

18.01.2022 It is with sadness we share the news of the death of former Field & Game Australia CEO and SIFA Executive Officer Rod Drew, following a valiant battle against cancer. As a passionate shooter, hunter, conservationist and advocate, his tireless work for shooters will not be forgotten and we extend our condolences to his family and friends. https://www.fieldandgame.com.au/2020/10/17/1381540

17.01.2022 Myth busting on preferences! #KAPteam #qldpol... *Authorised by S. Paulger for Katter’s Australian Party. 2/321 Sturt Street, Townsville QLD 4810.

17.01.2022 Discover what Shooters Union is doing to help sway the balance of power in the upcoming Queensland Election. Your vote counts. We need your help!

17.01.2022 If you live in the Warrego electorate and are looking to support a pro-gun independent, you may like to consider Mark Stone - he is staunchly pro-gun and passionate about the area.

16.01.2022 Unity is the only way forward for the shooting sports. To that end it was a pleasure to meet with James Walsh and David Voss from SIFA today. Both SIFA & Shooters Union have a lot in common and it’s reassuring to know we have each other’s backs in this fight.

16.01.2022 The Firearms Amendment (Criminal Use) Bill 2020 has the potential to expose every single licensed firearms user in NSW to criminal charges - we need you to speak up and contact your local MP NOW to stop it!

15.01.2022 Now: Tooled up riot police in Queen Victoria Markets because there are people around with opinions the Government doesnt like. Then: The police will sell you handguns, rifles, assorted guns AND whiskey at auction. What happened, Victoria? You used to be cool.

14.01.2022 Gympie MP Tony Perrett once again proves himself to be a friend to shooters, and we encourage our members, friends and supporters to remember this at the ballot box.

14.01.2022 They key word here is "Recommended", although obviously you should make sure your gun can take the game humanely.

14.01.2022 WOOHOO! Fantastic win by the Victorian Duck Hunter Association!

13.01.2022 Interesting technological development from the US - an ammunition company has received a patent for mass-producing luminescent (glow-in-the-dark) projectiles. #innovation https://au.news.yahoo.com/ammo-inc-issued-patent-method-141

13.01.2022 Weve still got copies of Davids book available. Get your copy from SU now. https://shootersunion.com.au//gun-control-by-david-leyonh/

12.01.2022 There's been a lot of talk about where KAP's preferences are going... so get the truth, straight from Robbie Katter's mouth.

11.01.2022 *THIS QUEENSLAND STATE ELECTION, WE HAVE PUT OUR MONEY WHERE OUR MOUTH IS* We talk a lot about fighting for #AllShooters and it’s because we genuinely believe in it. We firmly believe our member’s money is for using to fight for a better deal for shooters, not for hoarding like some kind of dragon. It’s not helping shooters just sitting in the bank, after all.... That’s why we are proud to share we have spent more than $200,000 on the upcoming Queensland election. Some of that has been in direct political donations, particularly to Katter’s Australian Party and selected individual pro-gun candidates, and some of it has been in costs for producing video, media, paid advertising including on social media and similar things. Our direct political donations are a matter of public record and you can see them for yourself on the Electoral Commission of Queensland’s Electronic Disclosures System (https://disclosures.ecq.qld.gov.au/Map) Indeed, even the ABC and The Australian have reported on our spending for this election, and our media team has ensured we have been receiving prominent mainstream media coverage in Regional and North Queensland over our support for KAP and pro-gun policies too. We have also launched Australia’s very first pro-shooting voting app, How To Vote Pro Gun, which is available for free from the Apple Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1535014495), Google Play Store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details) or online at https://howtovoteprogun.com.au/ This app allows anyone in Queensland (and soon, all of Australia) not just Shooters Union Members to put in their electorate, and then get our suggestions for voting preferences based on the candidates there. This app is the best way to ensure we, as shooters, get our voices heard at the ballot box. You may have seen our videos and ads on Facebook and elsewhere, and hopefully you have been receiving our e-mails as well. Otherwise, you may not have seen all of what we have been doing, and that is deliberate. We have been targeting our messages on social media within Queensland where they can do most good after all, there is no point spending member’s money targeting our Facebook ads to voters who live in New Farm or Maleny since they’re not likely to be on board with voting for a fair go for law-abiding firearms users. Our work goes beyond elections and we’ll be bringing you more regular updates in future about what we’re doing not just in Queensland, but around Australia. Because when we say we’re fighting for all shooters, we mean that and we’ve got plenty more on the way. Shooters Union membership is only $35 per year and includes $20m in public liability insurance - and the more members we have, the stronger and louder our voice is.. You can join today at: https://shootersunion.com.au/

10.01.2022 "Welcome terrorists!" says Qld Labor | LAFO - Law Abiding Firearm Owners -

09.01.2022 A reminder not to keep batteries and ammunition in the same pocket/pouch... https://www.fieldsportschannel.tv/battery-sets-off-bullet-/

08.01.2022 We must do better not only for our generation but for our children and grandchildren. Protecting Australia from foreign ownership and foreign influence is a massive part of this. #KAP #KAPteam #workingforyou

08.01.2022 Our work in the lead-up to the election is getting noticed - the ABC mention us prominently in this story about election advertising. #allshooters https://www.abc.net.au//qld-state-election-2020-d/12822544

08.01.2022 The Licensing and Regulation Division of Victoria Police have officially confirmed that licensed gun owners who breach the states ridiculously draconian lockdown will face consequences including Show Cause notices and even loss of firearms. This is extraordinarily unreasonable and unfair, as safe firearms ownership has NOTHING to do with complying with pandemic related public health orders. If you live in Victoria - email your local MP NOW. Not Monday, not a bit later next... week. NOW. Tell them this is unacceptable and you are sick of unelected bureaucrats looking for ways to demonise and punish firearms owners. Our executive is working on a response - but we need your help to back us up. Get active and speak up - politely but firmly. A list of Victorian MP contact details is here: https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au//member/list-all-members Please share this with your fellow shooters in Victoria - regardless of which organisations they are members of or what game/competitions they shoot. This affects everyone and we all need to be on the same page to be able to say "Enough!" effectively.

08.01.2022 It's official - all the hard work in Tasmania paid off!

06.01.2022 Interesting call by Mirani MP Stephen Andrew - do you think Queensland should reintroduce an Upper House?

06.01.2022 ATTENTION FARMERS AND PEST ANIMAL SHOOTERS - Researchers from RMIT University are especially keen to have farmers from Queensland take part in a national survey into feral cat management, acknowledging the vital role they play in controlling the pest. If you own a property (or shoot feral cats on one as part of professional or volunteer pest control work), please consider taking a few minutes to fill out this survey: http://web.agforceqld.org.au/cn/apjnk/feralcats201013

06.01.2022 **PRO-GUN PARTIES REAP ELECTORAL FUNDING SUPPORT** Thanks to the support of the Shooters Union, more than $750,000 in electoral funding will be heading to pro-gun parties in Queensland following the 2020 State Election. According to early estimates, Katter’s Australian Party stand to receive $209,120 while One Nation are set to get $569,910 a total of $779,030.... Shooters Union ran a Put The Majors Last campaign in the lead-up to the election, alongside a Take Their Pocket Money Away messaging urging people to give their ‘1’ vote to a pro-gun minor party instead of the Majors. Under Queensland’s electoral funding laws, each first preference (‘1’) vote is worth $3.14 for the party, provided the party gets more than 6% of the formal first preference votes. We may not have gotten the result we were after as far as seats in Parliament, but we did hit the Majors in their back pocket and reminded them law-abiding firearms users do vote and that it will affect their bottom line.

06.01.2022 October Q&A is now live :) This month's questions: Question #1 00:42min Why support One Nation in the QLD Election? ... Question #2 13:11min Thoughts on recoil and the 300win? Question #3 15:13min Recommendation on a 22lr rifle for a child? Question #4 16:41min Thoughts on minimum age to start shooting? Question #5 18:02min Thoughts on cheap bulk ammo for 223? Question #6 19:11min Recommendation for a decent value for money shotgun? Question #7 20:09min Thoughts on the Remington 7615 for pigs? Question #8 21:24min Any chance of doing a Polaris UTV review? Every month I will read out questions from my Patreon supporters and answer them in my new Q & A series. If you'd like to become a Patreon supporter from just a single dollar per month, please click here: https://patreon.com/user?u=4840117 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJDT7mPg9jc

05.01.2022 As you already know SAPOL are not processing PTAs for the Ruger charger 9mm. This has ALSO EXTENDED to the Ruger Charger .22 ! The Ruger Charger .22 has been s...old in South Australia for years without incident or risk to public safety. SAPOL are currently taking legal advise about this and are stopping them under Section 23(3)(g) "the Registrar is of the opinion that the firearm is particularly dangerous, or is otherwise unsuitable for the purpose for which it is intended to be used, by reason of its design, construction or any other factor; or" We are currently waiting to see what their legal advice is, before we can respond to it. We have a meetings set up with Ministers over the next couple of weeks regarding this matter and other issues we wish to raise. Rest assured Shooters Union South Australia are working on this issue and other issues on a daily basis.

05.01.2022 **SHOOTERS UNION OFFICIALLY ENDORSE KATTERS AUSTRALIAN PARTY AS FIRST CHOICE FOR QLD VOTERS** QUEENSLANDS leading pro-shooting group is officially backing Katters Australian Party (KAP) as the Vote One choice for its Queensland members in the upcoming State elections on Saturday, October 31. Shooters Union represents the interests of more than 200,000 licensed firearms users in the Sunshine State, including hunters, target shooters, farmers and primary producers, collect...Continue reading

05.01.2022 NSW Firearms Registry is at it again....... EMAIL FROM NSW POLICE REGISTRY Dear Club Secretary,... Notice of Intent The NSW Firearms Registry (NSWFR) has commenced a review of all lifetime NSW Club Approvals that have been issued to interstate clubs. During this process, the NSWFR has identified general non-compliance issues ranging from non-affiliation with prescribed peak associations, incomplete administration of annual returns and/or inability to meet minimum active member requirements. In consideration of the initial issue of the interstate NSW Club Approvals, the NSWFR acknowledges that there were historically geographical restrictions upon NSW Firearms Licence holders that necessitated principal membership with an interstate club. However, with the growth of the sport within NSW, the NSWFR maintains that required compliance can be fulfilled by membership with a NSW approved club in accordance with the Firearms Regulation 2017 [NSW] Part 10. The NSWFR notes that this does not limit future participation of NSW Firearms Licence holders from conducting shooting activities[1] at an interstate approved club that would satisfy compliance requirements as per the Firearms Regulation 2017 [NSW] Part 10 Clause 111. The NSWFR extends identified interstate NSW Club Approval holders the opportunity to cancel their NSW Club Approval by providing a copy of club correspondence confirming the decision to the NSWFR within 28 days from the date of this notice. We ask that in the event an interstate NSW Club Approval holder elects to cancel their approval, that they provide the NSWFR Clubs Unit with a current annual return in the approved format (attached alongside General Fact Sheet) detailing their current NSW Firearms Licence holder members. This will allow the NSWFR to apply due diligence in assisting these members to maintain their compliance in the transition period. Should an identified interstate NSW Club Approval holder elect not to cancel their approval or fail to provide a response within 28 days, the NSW Firearms Registry will issue a ‘Notice to Show Cause’ as to why the identified interstate NSW Club Approval should retain their approval and not be revoked in accordance with the Firearms Regulation 2017 [NSW] Part 9 Clause 98. So, basically, if you’re using and interstate club as your ‘Genuine Reason’ you may need to find an alternate club. Stay tuned......

02.01.2022 The Canadian military is looking to replace its decades-old Browning Hi-Power handguns, but haven't worked out with what yet - the catch is any replacement has to be made in Canada, and most of the handgun manufacturers don't want to provide the licence, apparently. Fun fact: Australia is still using the Browning Hi-Power as well (the Mk III variant) https://www.thefirearmblog.com//canadian-army-looks-to-re/

01.01.2022 **MEDIA RELEASE - SHOOTERS UNION SAYS VICPOL ARE OVERSTEPPING BOUNDS** AUSTRALIAS pre-eminent shooters representative organisation has accused Victoria Polices Firearms Licensing and Regulation Division (LRD) of drastically overstepping its bounds. The LRD added information to its official website last Friday night saying that deliberate breaches of Chief Health Officer (CHO) directions could result in a situation where someones firearms licence can be suspended, cancelle...Continue reading

01.01.2022 Traeger MP Robbie Katter is in the media again saying things we know to be true and the antis dont want to hear. Remember who hates your sport and your pastime at election time! https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au//firearm-shop-cl/

01.01.2022 Great to see an MP - in this case Bev McArthur MP - Member for Western Victoria - standing up against the appalling treatment of shooters by the state government https://www.bevmcarthur.com/gun-owners-in-labors-crosshairs

01.01.2022 Victorian Roo Shooting Ban Extended - Sporting Shooter - Good rain and regrowth have seen a population boom in the East Gippsland, Alpine and Towong shires, however, the ban on shooting kangaroos has been extended. Anyone caught breaching the ban will face fines of up too $4130.