I had no idea they were that strict.
I recall them banning semi automatics after a massacre in Tasmania.
Now it seems they have gone practically insane with gun controls.
Disarming thier people so the muzzies can have an easier time of it
The laws are incredibly strict.
I looked at going hunting their. It is very difficult to bring a rifle or shotgun to go hunting. You have to apply to the police to import it. You have to have a letter from your police chief saying that you are a suitable person to own it. All this has to be done 30 days before you arrive.
Most that go hunting in Australia use the outfitters guns.
Outfitters, who are very expensive, can clear a lot of hurdles for you. Still, they recommend that you do not arrive with guns at certain airports, such as Sidney, if I recall correctly, because your chance of being held up by the police, because you are bringing in a hunting gun, is very high.
Maybe I am exaggerating from memory. I think there are some Australian Freepers who could give us the story.
Another thing, you can own pistols, after lots of paperwork, but all you can do with them is keep them locked up between the times you take them to a sanctioned range and back.
Not true. Semi automatics did become subject to new licencing laws, requiring more than a basic gun licence, but they were not banned.
Now it seems they have gone practically insane with gun controls.
Actually, in general, gun laws are being relaxed over time - not back to the level they were prior to 1996, not yet, at least, but in general they are getting less restrictive, not more.