National Firearm Amnesty In Full Swing
Police are calling upon locals in the South West, to hand in any unwanted or illegal firearms as part of a current National Firearms Amnesty.
Launched in July, the amnesty will be ongoing, providing the chance for unwanted or illegal firearms to be surrendered, without fear of prosecution.
The amnesty allows those in possession of unregistered firearms or firearm-related items to hand these items in anonymously and without penalty.
Locals have been encouraged to call ahead and contact a licensed firearms dealer before surrendering any weapon, while Police stations can also facilitate if impractical.
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Firearms Amnesty Launches Nationally
Victorians are being urged to hand in any unwanted, unregistered or illegal firearms as part of a national amnesty which commences today.
The permanent national firearms amnesty, an Australian first, is imploring members of the public to anonymously surrender any illegal or unregistered firearms, parts or ammunition in their possession without fear of prosecution.
In Victoria, anyone in possession of illegal or unregistered firearms, parts or ammunition is strongly advised to surrender these to their nearest licensed firearm dealers in the first instance.
The licensed firearms dealers will arrange destruction of these items upon surrender, or if the individual is appropriately licensed, they may be able to register unregistered firearms.