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Legal Update – Changes to Firearms Legislation from Stephen
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Legal Update – Changes to Firearms Legislation from Stephen

Important Legal Update – Changes to Firearms Legislation Firearms laws in New South Wales have changed dramatically. Legislation passed in late 2025 introduces some of the most significant reforms in…
April 13, 2026 - No Comments on Legal Update – Changes to Firearms Legislation from Stephen
Debate in Parliament – Update
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Debate in Parliament – Update

In case you missed it, the NSW Parliament debated the record-breaking SSAA NSW ePetition calling for a proportionate, evidence-based, and consultative approach to firearms policy on Thursday, 26 March. With…
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Understanding NSW’s Major Firearms Law Reforms
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Understanding NSW’s Major Firearms Law Reforms

A Complete Guide for SSAA NSW Members & Firearm Licence Holders in lieu of the Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 NSW Firearms laws in New South Wales have…
January 17, 2026 - 5 Comments on Understanding NSW’s Major Firearms Law Reforms
Responsible advocacy and evidence-based action
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Responsible advocacy and evidence-based action

Jointly issued by industry and membership organisations - SSAA NSW, SIFA and NSWFDA; representing lawful firearms owners, sporting shooters and firearms businesses in New South Wales. Recent events and the…
January 6, 2026 - 5 Comments on Responsible advocacy and evidence-based action
Need to change your genuine reason on your firearms licence? 
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Need to change your genuine reason on your firearms licence? 

Here’s what to do. Adding or changing your “genuine reason” on your NSW firearm licence—whether shifting from target shooting to hunting, collecting firearms, or vice versa—requires a considered approach. Depending on whether…

July 14, 2025 - No Comments on Need to change your genuine reason on your firearms licence? 
How Firearms Laws Differ per State (and Why It Matters)
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How Firearms Laws Differ per State (and Why It Matters)

  Australia has some of the strictest firearms laws in the world, shaped by the National Firearms Agreement (1996). While this agreement set national minimum standards, each state and territory…
April 23, 2025 - No Comments on How Firearms Laws Differ per State (and Why It Matters)
Legal Update – Deceased Estates
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Legal Update – Deceased Estates

by Stephen Mainstone I have received a number of enquiries over the years from people who are concerned about what happens to a family member’s firearms once they die. Those…
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SSAA NSW Guide to Genuine Reason Requirement for Firearms Licensing in NSW
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SSAA NSW Guide to Genuine Reason Requirement for Firearms Licensing in NSW

In accordance with the National Firearms Agreement, Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) and the Firearms Regulations of 2017, in order for you to possess and use a firearm, you must qualify…

March 20, 2025 - 1 Comment on SSAA NSW Guide to Genuine Reason Requirement for Firearms Licensing in NSW
Getting Started with a Firearms Licence in NSW
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Getting Started with a Firearms Licence in NSW

Are you looking to get a firearms licence in NSW? Whether you’re interested in target shooting, hunting, or collecting, understanding the licensing process specifically for NSW is necessary when applying…

March 20, 2025 - No Comments on Getting Started with a Firearms Licence in NSW
NSW Gun Safe Portal: A Guide for SSAA NSW Members
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NSW Gun Safe Portal: A Guide for SSAA NSW Members

The NSW Gun Safe Portal is an online platform developed by the New South Wales Firearms Registry to streamline firearm-related services for licence holders, dealers, and clubs. It offers a…

March 7, 2025 - No Comments on NSW Gun Safe Portal: A Guide for SSAA NSW Members

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