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Latest news: Firearms
Eclectic life of missing boy's granny revealed in court
The grandmother of missing boy Gus Lamont is a former justice of the peace and is of exemplary character, a court hearing on a firearms charge has been told.
4 days ago
Gun licence 'rubber stamping' process panned by coroner
Medical evidence should be required when applying for a gun licence after a man with a history of mental illness took his life, a state coroner says.
6 days ago
One of teen's accused killers denied bail amid gang war
A man charged over the murder of a teenage boy walking with a friend has had his bail refused due to the risk he will continue to associate with a youth gang.
Jun 02, 2026
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No gun cap as Victoria moves to bolster firearm laws
The Victorian government has accepted most of the recommendations from a review of the state's gun laws, but won't limit licence holders to four firearms.
May 25, 2026
Man before court accused of AK-47 threat to mosque
A man accused of threatening to shoot worshippers at a mosque with an AK-47 assault rifle is before the courts after Muslim leaders warned against rising hate.
May 22, 2026
Gunmen on run after one killed in brazen mass shooting
Police are investigating a targeted shooting with ties to organised crime after four men were seriously injured and one was killed in a residential home.
May 20, 2026
Video released of correspondents' dinner shooting
US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro has released a new video of the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack.
May 01, 2026
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'Love over evil': Port Arthur remembered 30 years on
Survivors of the Port Arthur massacre have shared their desire for strong gun control on the 30th anniversary of the horrific shooting.
Apr 28, 2026
Police fatal shooting in farm gun battle 'justified'
A man was shot four times and his vehicle was struck by dozens of police bullets after he drove at officers while armed with a rifle, a coroner has heard.
Apr 28, 2026
Port Arthur tragedy anniversary raises gun cap question
The 30th anniversary of the Port Arthur massacre has renewed conversations around gun reform and whether caps on weapons should be implemented.
Apr 27, 2026
Shooting suspect 'sick guy' with alarming views: Trump
A gunman allegedly sent a manifesto calling himself “Friendly Federal Assassin” just before attempting his attack on the White House correspondents' dinner.
Apr 27, 2026
Police to continue to use potentially faulty pistols
A state police force will continue to use a service-issued pistol despite a potentially fatal fault, saying it is only an issue if the weapons are used.
Apr 23, 2026
Second Turkish school shooting death toll rises to 10
A tenth victim has died after Turkey's second school shooting in the same week, with police arresting dozens of would-be copycat shooters.
Apr 16, 2026
'Spray it': woman bailed after allegedly helping gunman
A woman accused of calling a rideshare for a gunman who peppered a home with bullets during a drive-by has been bailed to attend a drug rehabilitation centre.
Apr 13, 2026
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Three charged after police foil alleged 'kill car' plot
Three men have been charged with multiple offences after police pursued a car they believe to be linked to a string of suspected gang crimes in Sydney.
Apr 12, 2026
Fake pistol deal allegedly triggered doorstep murder
A heroin dealer shotgunned through his screen door was allegedly murdered after ripping off thousands of dollars in a fake firearms deal, a jury has heard.
Apr 01, 2026
Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Rihanna
A woman has pleaded not guilty to firing shots at Rihanna’s home while the Grammy-winning singer and her family were inside.
Mar 26, 2026
Hunting trip gone wrong ends with manslaughter charge
A man has faced court with two others to follow after a remote hunting trip ended with one man dead and multiple guns seized.
Mar 13, 2026
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Kidnap victim behind bars on gun and ammunition charges
An accused kidnapper and his alleged victim are both behind bars as the fallout from a tobacconist snatching extends to multiple courtrooms.
Mar 12, 2026
Union boss charged after police find 167 guns and cash
A powerful union leader has been charged after emergency crews attending to a fire in his home alerted police to a cache of guns and more than $100,000 in cash.
Mar 05, 2026
Farmers with 'reason' exempt from post-Bondi gun caps
A new limit on gun ownership will not apply to NSW primary producers who can prove they need more firearms for business purposes.
Feb 27, 2026
'Wildly Orwellian': legislators bypass affected groups
Groups who claim they will be most impacted by a state's new laws targeting anti-Semitism say they have been frozen out of discussions.
Feb 19, 2026
More charges for man accused of praising Bondi attack
A man alleged to have posted online in support of the Bondi massacre gunmen hours after the shootings has been hit with fresh weapons charges.
Feb 03, 2026
Katter's gun crime, Bondi attack claims don't stack up
The pro-gun MP aired several falsehoods about weapons, crime statistics and the circumstances of the Bondi attack as he opposed the government’s gun reforms.
Jan 23, 2026
State rejects national gun buyback, another undecided
A national gun buyback scheme has been rejected by one state while another appeared non-committal after legislation was rushed through the Senate.
Jan 21, 2026
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