The government has officially abandoned the proposal to reclassify lever action rifles. This victory belongs to the thousands of individuals who chose to speak up for fair and logical policy. We must remain attentive to future discussions to ensure that these rights are protected moving forward.
September 28, 2015
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There is 800,000 licensed shooters in Australia and we need every single one we can get and all the general supporters (even the unlicensed ones).
We have a go fund me campaign guys. Campaign details and use of the funds are on the page: http://www.gofundme.com/3b5ndtsxc
Once again the government fails to address the real issue behind a violent crime (Sydney Siege). The Police have failed to confirm the weapon used by Man Haron Monis. Yet they seek to ban imports of lever rifles and set lever rifles to a category C and/or D status. lever rifles are a perfectly reasonable firearm for recreational and target shooters. Man Haron did not even have a gun license, so do not penalize legal firearms owners for the illegal actions of another non law abiding citizen who didn't even use legal means (licensed ownership) to obtain the firearm for his crime.
We will send the following letter to Abbott:
The Hon. Mr Abbott, MP
We are very disappointed to hear that lever action firearms are to be reclassified as a category C and/or D firearm. This is your reaction to the Sydney siege? Had the ASIO response before the fact been adequate the Sydney siege would never have occurred. More to the point if the police response had have been more in line with the response of American and European counter terrorism units, it is likely no casualties other than the gunman would have occurred.
To take away the freedoms of law abiding citizens as a knee-jerk reaction to a tragic event and blaming the firearm rather than the man holding it shows a complete lack of care. You do not care about solving the problem, only about addressing the symptom.
Man Haron Monis was not even a legal gun owner. Do you think that criminals will cease to commit crimes because the weapon is illegal? The gun was illegally owned and though you and your AFP patsies remain tight lipped about how he got the firearm it is obvious that it was obtained illegally, probably stolen. What is to stop a criminal in future from targeting a category C or D licence holder to steal the weapon they desire for a future violent crime. The crime has little to do with the weapon involved and everything to do with the culture. In this case it was extremist Islamic culture.
Your bureau of statistics boys can give you the same data available online. The murder rate in Australia after Port Arthur continued to decline at the same rate it had been declining years prior (due to an increase in policing activities). The gun crime rate did indeed go down slightly and the crime rate in the same crimes rose equally with the use of other weapons. Removing the guns did not remove the criminal element and it still will not remove it now.
Address this issue in an open and public forum, not in a cowardly knee jerk reaction. A move you have tried to keep out of the media and behind closed doors.
This is a cowardly reaction. You have shown complete inability to address the issue such as ASIO and AFP incompetence, why SOG was using overpowered weapons in the siege? Why the Army's counter terrorism unit was not brought in to handle the situation that they are trained for? Or the issue of how Man Haron got the firearm in the first place? It seems that the law regarding licensed ownership didn't stop Man Haron from getting what he wanted. Solve the real issue, illegal firearms being imported and circulated!
Couple this with your inability to reprimand Bronwyn (Bishop) in a manner according to her actions. We find your leadership and your party wholly incompetent and incapable of providing the leadership this country needs.
Prepare for a knee jerk reaction of 800,000 gun owners next election. Mark my words, there will always be a 3rd party that we as the voter can rely on and it is high time a third party got in. Every third party member and independent that gets into office weakens your two party regime a little more. We, the people will not be silenced any more!
Regards,
Gun Owners and Supporters of Australia
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
July 28, 2015
Reached 1,000 supporters
July 27, 2015
July 27, 2015
The lack of transparency regarding the classification of these firearms remains deeply troubling to all of us who follow the legislative process closely. I have been spending my time documenting the inconsistencies in the official arguments because accurate information is essential for a productive dialogue.
Reached 100 supporters
July 27, 2015
1,706 Comments
Even though I am not a gun owner I am backing this petition because I believe that the move to re-categorise and/or ban these guns is unjustified. My stance on this matter would accurately reflect the letter that is being sent to Tony Abbott.
Why is it that licenced, law abiding shooters are the victim of changes made to gun laws in an attempt to stop illegal gun owners doing the wrong thing. Try targeting the criminals, the drug dealers, outlaw bikie gangs and you will see better results.
To take away the freedoms of law abiding citizens as a knee-jerk reaction to a tragic event and blaming the firearm rather than the man holding it shows a complete lack of care. You do not care about solving the problem, only about addressing the symptom.
Serious consideration to this petition should be undertaken by those responsible for these changes. Mediation with the S.S.A.A and those who fully understand firearm safety should be paramount before decisions are finalised on any firearm issue.
The lever action has been in existence since 1860, it has never been an issue. The idea that more laws and regulations will stop criminal activity is false. Why should the law abiding suffer or have their sport or lifestyle refused at NO fault of their own.
Try tougher inforceable penalties For criminal use of firearms.
Lever actions are old, old, technology. As usual. the government is targeting people who are no threat to anyone and cynically trying to be "seen to do something" about a non existent problem.
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The government has officially abandoned the proposal to reclassify lever action rifles. This victory belongs to the thousands of individuals who chose to speak up for fair and logical policy. We must remain attentive to future discussions to ensure that these rights are protected moving forward.
September 28, 2015
Final supporters
Remember please share to facebook/twitter and email it to any would be supporter you know who does not use facebook.
There is 800,000 licensed shooters in Australia and we need every single one we can get and all the general supporters (even the unlicensed ones).
We have a go fund me campaign guys. Campaign details and use of the funds are on the page: http://www.gofundme.com/3b5ndtsxc
Once again the government fails to address the real issue behind a violent crime (Sydney Siege). The Police have failed to confirm the weapon used by Man Haron Monis. Yet they seek to ban imports of lever rifles and set lever rifles to a category C and/or D status. lever rifles are a perfectly reasonable firearm for recreational and target shooters. Man Haron did not even have a gun license, so do not penalize legal firearms owners for the illegal actions of another non law abiding citizen who didn't even use legal means (licensed ownership) to obtain the firearm for his crime.
We will send the following letter to Abbott:
The Hon. Mr Abbott, MP
We are very disappointed to hear that lever action firearms are to be reclassified as a category C and/or D firearm. This is your reaction to the Sydney siege? Had the ASIO response before the fact been adequate the Sydney siege would never have occurred. More to the point if the police response had have been more in line with the response of American and European counter terrorism units, it is likely no casualties other than the gunman would have occurred.
To take away the freedoms of law abiding citizens as a knee-jerk reaction to a tragic event and blaming the firearm rather than the man holding it shows a complete lack of care. You do not care about solving the problem, only about addressing the symptom.
Man Haron Monis was not even a legal gun owner. Do you think that criminals will cease to commit crimes because the weapon is illegal? The gun was illegally owned and though you and your AFP patsies remain tight lipped about how he got the firearm it is obvious that it was obtained illegally, probably stolen. What is to stop a criminal in future from targeting a category C or D licence holder to steal the weapon they desire for a future violent crime. The crime has little to do with the weapon involved and everything to do with the culture. In this case it was extremist Islamic culture.
Your bureau of statistics boys can give you the same data available online. The murder rate in Australia after Port Arthur continued to decline at the same rate it had been declining years prior (due to an increase in policing activities). The gun crime rate did indeed go down slightly and the crime rate in the same crimes rose equally with the use of other weapons. Removing the guns did not remove the criminal element and it still will not remove it now.
Address this issue in an open and public forum, not in a cowardly knee jerk reaction. A move you have tried to keep out of the media and behind closed doors.
This is a cowardly reaction. You have shown complete inability to address the issue such as ASIO and AFP incompetence, why SOG was using overpowered weapons in the siege? Why the Army's counter terrorism unit was not brought in to handle the situation that they are trained for? Or the issue of how Man Haron got the firearm in the first place? It seems that the law regarding licensed ownership didn't stop Man Haron from getting what he wanted. Solve the real issue, illegal firearms being imported and circulated!
Couple this with your inability to reprimand Bronwyn (Bishop) in a manner according to her actions. We find your leadership and your party wholly incompetent and incapable of providing the leadership this country needs.
Prepare for a knee jerk reaction of 800,000 gun owners next election. Mark my words, there will always be a 3rd party that we as the voter can rely on and it is high time a third party got in. Every third party member and independent that gets into office weakens your two party regime a little more. We, the people will not be silenced any more!
Regards,
Gun Owners and Supporters of Australia
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
July 28, 2015
Reached 1,000 supporters
July 27, 2015
July 27, 2015
The lack of transparency regarding the classification of these firearms remains deeply troubling to all of us who follow the legislative process closely. I have been spending my time documenting the inconsistencies in the official arguments because accurate information is essential for a productive dialogue.
Reached 100 supporters
July 27, 2015
1,706 Comments
As both a farmer and sporting shooter the lever action firearm is not only our passion but a every day tool on the land to maintain our livelihood, we have done nothing wrong and again you attack our rights because it is the easy solution !
Even though I am not a gun owner I am backing this petition because I believe that the move to re-categorise and/or ban these guns is unjustified. My stance on this matter would accurately reflect the letter that is being sent to Tony Abbott.
Why is it that licenced, law abiding shooters are the victim of changes made to gun laws in an attempt to stop illegal gun owners doing the wrong thing. Try targeting the criminals, the drug dealers, outlaw bikie gangs and you will see better results.
To take away the freedoms of law abiding citizens as a knee-jerk reaction to a tragic event and blaming the firearm rather than the man holding it shows a complete lack of care. You do not care about solving the problem, only about addressing the symptom.
Serious consideration to this petition should be undertaken by those responsible for these changes. Mediation with the S.S.A.A and those who fully understand firearm safety should be paramount before decisions are finalised on any firearm issue.
The lever action has been in existence since 1860, it has never been an issue. The idea that more laws and regulations will stop criminal activity is false. Why should the law abiding suffer or have their sport or lifestyle refused at NO fault of their own.
Try tougher inforceable penalties For criminal use of firearms.
Lever actions are old, old, technology. As usual. the government is targeting people who are no threat to anyone and cynically trying to be "seen to do something" about a non existent problem.
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As both a farmer and sporting shooter the lever action firearm is not only our passion but a every day tool on the land to maintain our livelihood, we have done nothing wrong and again you attack our rights because it is the easy solution !