Farmers and recreational shooters say they've been labelled as "bad people" following recent changes to WA's firearms legislation, which will come into effect in March 2025.

Gun owners need to understand that it isn’t a right, its a privilege the rest of us allow only if conditions are met.

If something happens that alters the situation those conditions are set for, they need to respect changes that may come.

Setting themselves up as victims, like they have here, makes me question the participants mental capacity to evaluate their own behaviours, therefore their own risk to those around them.

Two people were killed by a gun owner in circumstances where his ease of access to guns greatly increased the severity of the consequences. Communities have a right to expect gun owners to seriously appreciate the risks of their firearm possession.

Also screw the Nationals for making this a political fight, especially a rural v metro fight. This is bigger than you’re never seen dirt akubra hat and white pressed shirt with rolled up sleeves country cosplay.

  • Mountaineer@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    4 months ago

    Was that a rifle issued to soldiers?

    Yes, it’s a literal weapon of war.
    This particular one was probably never fired in anger, although it has got service markings.

    My grandfather served in both world wars. I wonder whether he had such a rifle? He died before I was born so I never met him.

    Your grandfather likely carried one yes.
    By the time of WW2 they were hopelessly out of date, but the ADF didn’t want to invest in retooling.
    They even saw limited use in Korea in the 50’s.

    Reading service record has been cool though.

    The Factory at Lithgow has a small, volunteer run museum and their website has some history if you’re interested: https://www.lithgowsafmuseum.org.au/milproduction.html