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WA pastoralists allowed to have handguns
Monday, 19/04/2010
The Western Australian Government has responded to calls to improve safety for pastoralists by allowing them access to handguns while mustering.
For nearly a year, WA pastoralists have been banned from possessing handguns, even for self-protection when handling livestock.
WA Police Minister Rob Johnson says the government is acting to amend gun legislation which will allow pastoralists and farmers access to handguns (Category H firearms), provided they can justify the need to have them.
"I have taken the view that there is a special case here for our farmers, pastoralists and graziers who have to display a genuine need for them, to access the category H firearms again."
http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201004/s2876712.htm
WA pastoralists allowed to have handguns
Monday, 19/04/2010
The Western Australian Government has responded to calls to improve safety for pastoralists by allowing them access to handguns while mustering.
For nearly a year, WA pastoralists have been banned from possessing handguns, even for self-protection when handling livestock.
WA Police Minister Rob Johnson says the government is acting to amend gun legislation which will allow pastoralists and farmers access to handguns (Category H firearms), provided they can justify the need to have them.
"I have taken the view that there is a special case here for our farmers, pastoralists and graziers who have to display a genuine need for them, to access the category H firearms again."
