The Australians were “civilized” about the turn-in. The owners were compensated for the firearms. Many used the money to purchase new guns.
Glad you put "civilized" in quotes. There's nothing civilized about a government disarming citizens.
The owners were compensated for the firearms.
The owners were given no choice in the matter, and it was enforced (as all laws ultimately are enforced) with the threat of lethal force.
Many used the money to purchase new guns.
Just not the "prohibited" variety ...