Loophole Allows 200K NSW Gun Owners to Exploit Licenses

0:00Here's more Sydney news from March 17th. A new report from the Australia Institute claims hundreds of thousands of gun owners in New South Wales are exploiting a loophole and firearms laws to. Hold licenses without a real need. Data shows between 215,254,000 licenses list, recreational hunting or sports shooting, as the reason. It only 35,761 people actually joined in those activities from June 2024 to July 20th. 25. According to the Osplay Survey, this gap highlights issues with how licenses are granted across Australia, where applicants must provide a genuine reason like farming, collecting, or recreation. New South Wales stands out as the only state releasing detailed breakdowns by category, sparking calls for better tracking nationwide. Rod Campbell, a director at the Institute, warns that around 200,000 license holders aren't following through on their stated plans. He argues, gun ownership should be a privilege earned by actual use, not just paperwork,

1:04and urges tighter rules to close the loophole. Membership in a shooting club often satisfies requirements without proof of participation, making it easy to qualify from home. Officials worry this lets people with bad intentions access weapons, especially after recent tragedies like the Bondi attack involving a club member, shooters, fishers, and farmers party, MP Robert Borsek fires back, calling the report pure propaganda. He insists most of the 260,000 licensees shoot regularly on weekends, and that clubs see high turnout, rejecting claims of, widespread abuse. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, link in the description. If Sleep Podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, build for comfort and calm, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O.com.