ARU Targets Labor Seats Over Gun Laws

0:00A gun lobby group called the Australian Recreation Union is gearing up to hit marginal labor seeds hard in next year's New South Wales election. Their targeting candidates who backed the tough gun control laws passed after the Bondi terror attack on December 14. The group plans to back opponents in 17 vulnerable spots, including the premier's own seat in Kogra. Last week they fired off emails to 15 labor back ventures, saying it's not personal, but labor stance on firearms is unjustified. The emails stressed that back ventures can break party lines, but the group has already lined up campaign managers across those key areas. Labor's police minister, Yasmin Catley, defends the reforms as vital to protect folks after Australia's deadliest terror attack. Meanwhile, the coalition parties had chats with the group, but haven't taken their support. The nationals oppose the limits from the jump, calling them arbitrary for farmers and shooters. The laws rushed through on December 24. Cap recreational guns at four per person and ten for businesses like farming or sports

1:03shooting. Opposition leader Kelly Sloan backed them initially for unity, but now wants to revisit, saying they were too hasty amid a surge in license, applications. This sets up a real showdown as the ARU commits to campaigning legally against labor while pushing for pro-gun voices, keeping the heat on ahead of. The 2027 vote. Sarah Raph Sinney News today brought to you with AI.