Can I shoot a snake? Your questions answered.
As the temperature increases, our native snakes are coming out of brumation, looking for food sources and to breed. This prompts the question for law-abiding firearms owners, “can I shoot…
After a Hiatus
Refreshing your safe shooting drills 2020 has seen the widespread closure of many of our ranges with some affected by the summer bush fires and all ranges affected by COVID-19.…
Game and Pest Advisory Board
In NSW, the Game and Pest Management Advisory Board (the Board) represents the interests of licensed hunters to the government. The Board is an advisory body appointed under the Game…
Review: Vehicle Shooting Rests
Shooting off the back of a ute on private property is something many hunters grew up doing. Sometimes, however, circumstances reflect the need to shoot from the cabin. While it’s…
Digital Platform: A Win for Dealers and Police
In July 2020, Illawarra-based firearms dealer, Shane Simpson, was sentenced to 13 years imprisonment for his involvement in the illegal supply of almost 300 handguns to the black market over…
Jai’s Journal: April 2020
2019 was a big year with many significant achievements. 2020 is already shaping to be even bigger as a result of the positive changes that have been made. FIRES, FLOODS,…
President’s Message: April 2020
What a turbulent time since my last report. Fires, drought, floods and COVID-19 (Coronavirus) have significantly impacted our country. COVID-19 The outcomes of these issues have seen consumer confidence fall…
Firearms Registry and Industry Bushfire Response
This summer, Australia experienced an unprecedented bushfire season – the devastation of natural environments, native animals, stock and property will be felt for years. The tragic loss of human life,…
Review of PARD NV008 Night Vision Scope
Recently SSAA NSW was offered the opportunity to test and review a new product on the market, with thanks to our friends from Nightvision Australia. We’re talking about the PARD…
Firearms Insurance in Bushfire Season
As many of you are already aware, QBE’s Global Underwriting Committee recently agreed on a change in QBE’s risk appetite for insuring the sale and/or manufacturing of firearms as well as firearms organisations, associations and clubs.