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Australian gun laws - a real life update

Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 3:27 pm
by evilvet
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/polic ... 1er0z.html

"Sergeant Marasco said police had spoken to the Dangerfield shop at Chadstone.......The possession of an imitation or replica gun is treated the same as possession of a real firearm under the law."

So for those building a BBMG Mk82 or Steyr, there is the clear answer on how Victoria Police will respond to any complaint. Send in the helicopter and armed response.

FYI

Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 3:34 pm
by jackssmirkingrevenge
Make sure you use the right umbrella;)

Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 6:31 pm
by FighterAce
Holy cow... the police state is coming... hold onto your rights while you still have 'em :D

Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 8:39 pm
by velocity3x
FighterAce wrote:Holy cow... the police state is coming
It's been here for quite some time.....just not as visible.

"Boy, 11, arrested for drawing stick figure with gun "
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... s-die.html

"Autistic Boy Charged with Terroristic Threats After Drawing Picture of Gun"
http://newsflavor.com/world/usa-canada/ ... re-of-gun/

Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 12:37 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
In the UK, a bag is enough ;)