Consultation open on antique firearms

The Tasmanian Government is delivering on its commitment to support law abiding antique firearm owners, today releasing a consultation paper on proposed amendments to the Firearms Act 1996.
 
 
Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management, Felix Ellis, said these amendments are about finding the right balance between the value that antique firearms offer and keeping Tasmanians safe from firearms crime. 

 
“We recognise that antique firearms are often valuable heirlooms, passed down generations, or collected for their historical value,” Minister Ellis said. 

 
“We want to hear what the community has to say on these proposed reforms, and I encourage anyone with an antique firearm to voice their opinion and make a submission. 
 

“An important part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future is to support law abiding firearms owners.” 

 
For further information or to make a submission, go to: https://www.police.tas.gov.au/consultation/consultation-on-proposed-amendments-to-the-firearms-act-1996-relating-to-antique-firearms/