Wodonga Gun Checks

[zassy]

As seen in the Border Morning Mail

WODONGA gun owners will soon have their firearm storages inspected.

Inspections began this month and at least five firearm owners will have their gun storages checked each week until all owners in the city have been surveyed.

Sgt Graeme Sutherland, of Wodonga police, said the main purpose of the inspections was to ensure that guns didn’t end up in the wrong hands.

“We are also checking that ammunition is stored separately and locked away to prevent an incident in the event of a break-in,” he said.

Inspections were a precautionary measure and that irresponsible gun ownership and storage wasn’t a big problem in Wodonga.

“Most shooters are responsible, law-abiding citizens who know what the requirements are.

“The problems arise with unlicensed gun owners who have firearms that they shouldn’t have and don’t know how to store them properly.”

Guns must be stored in a securely locked receptacle that is constructed of steel or hardwood and is not easily penetrated.

If the receptacle weighs less than 150kg when empty it must be bolted to the floor or wall.

Breaching the requirements can bring a $6000 fine or up to 12 months’ jail.

While police will inspect only licensed gun owners, they will investigate anyone suspected of possessing a firearm without authorisation.

More than 1500 registered gun owners will be checked each month across Victoria.

Registration details and ownership records will also be checked.

In NSW, anyone who registers a firearm must have their gun storage facilities inspected by police.

Albury firearm owners were subjected to a police blitz between 2002 and 2004.

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zassy said:

As seen in the Border Morning Mail

WODONGA gun owners will soon have their firearm storages inspected.

Inspections began this month and at least five firearm owners will have their gun storages checked each week until all owners in the city have been surveyed.

Sgt Graeme Sutherland, of Wodonga police, said the main purpose of the inspections was to ensure that guns didn’t end up in the wrong hands.

“We are also checking that ammunition is stored separately and locked away to prevent an incident in the event of a break-in,” he said.

Inspections were a precautionary measure and that irresponsible gun ownership and storage wasn’t a big problem in Wodonga.

“Most shooters are responsible, law-abiding citizens who know what the requirements are.

“The problems arise with unlicensed gun owners who have firearms that they shouldn’t have and don’t know how to store them properly.”

Guns must be stored in a securely locked receptacle that is constructed of steel or hardwood and is not easily penetrated.

If the receptacle weighs less than 150kg when empty it must be bolted to the floor or wall.

Breaching the requirements can bring a $6000 fine or up to 12 months’ jail.

While police will inspect only licensed gun owners, they will investigate anyone suspected of possessing a firearm without authorisation.

More than 1500 registered gun owners will be checked each month across Victoria.

Registration details and ownership records will also be checked.

In NSW, anyone who registers a firearm must have their gun storage facilities inspected by police.

Albury firearm owners were subjected to a police blitz between 2002 and 2004.

As some gunowners have been laughing and making fun here on the net of
some seriously concerned citizens concerns this makes sense .

As Zassy says

So True and Don't kid yourself! The majority of gun-related problems are caused by law abiding citizens. ANY reduction in privately owned guns would result in a reduction of related injuries and deaths. I won't hold my breath to see any drastic changes in our system. I'm happy knowing that I'm least likely to be affected by guns and the death they bring to their owners. Until then, enjoy your hobby (and the higher risk it carries).

[lennie]

zassy said:

As seen in the Border Morning Mail

WODONGA gun owners will soon have their firearm storages inspected.

Inspections began this month and at least five firearm owners will have their gun storages checked each week until all owners in the city have been surveyed.

Sgt Graeme Sutherland, of Wodonga police, said the main purpose of the inspections was to ensure that guns didn’t end up in the wrong hands.

“We are also checking that ammunition is stored separately and locked away to prevent an incident in the event of a break-in,” he said.

Inspections were a precautionary measure and that irresponsible gun ownership and storage wasn’t a big problem in Wodonga.

“Most shooters are responsible, law-abiding citizens who know what the requirements are.

“The problems arise with unlicensed gun owners who have firearms that they shouldn’t have and don’t know how to store them properly.”

Guns must be stored in a securely locked receptacle that is constructed of steel or hardwood and is not easily penetrated.

If the receptacle weighs less than 150kg when empty it must be bolted to the floor or wall.

Breaching the requirements can bring a $6000 fine or up to 12 months’ jail.

While police will inspect only licensed gun owners, they will investigate anyone suspected of possessing a firearm without authorisation.

More than 1500 registered gun owners will be checked each month across Victoria.

Registration details and ownership records will also be checked.

In NSW, anyone who registers a firearm must have their gun storage facilities inspected by police.

Albury firearm owners were subjected to a police blitz between 2002 and 2004.

zassy

Nice to know you read my local rag. I'd read yours but you have so many nic's with so many different addresses I don't know which one it is.

The Wodonga Police Force are a credit to the Victorian Police Department in fact, they are far more efficient and community minded than their New South Wales Counterparts just accross the border in Albury. I personally think they are a model unit in the area of firearms safety and if there was an award for firearm safety, they should get one.

Lennie

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lennie said:

zassy said:

As seen in the Border Morning Mail

WODONGA gun owners will soon have their firearm storages inspected.

Inspections began this month and at least five firearm owners will have their gun storages checked each week until all owners in the city have been surveyed.

Sgt Graeme Sutherland, of Wodonga police, said the main purpose of the inspections was to ensure that guns didn’t end up in the wrong hands.

“We are also checking that ammunition is stored separately and locked away to prevent an incident in the event of a break-in,” he said.

Inspections were a precautionary measure and that irresponsible gun ownership and storage wasn’t a big problem in Wodonga.

“Most shooters are responsible, law-abiding citizens who know what the requirements are.

“The problems arise with unlicensed gun owners who have firearms that they shouldn’t have and don’t know how to store them properly.”

Guns must be stored in a securely locked receptacle that is constructed of steel or hardwood and is not easily penetrated.

If the receptacle weighs less than 150kg when empty it must be bolted to the floor or wall.

Breaching the requirements can bring a $6000 fine or up to 12 months’ jail.

While police will inspect only licensed gun owners, they will investigate anyone suspected of possessing a firearm without authorisation.

More than 1500 registered gun owners will be checked each month across Victoria.

Registration details and ownership records will also be checked.

In NSW, anyone who registers a firearm must have their gun storage facilities inspected by police.

Albury firearm owners were subjected to a police blitz between 2002 and 2004.

zassy

Nice to know you read my local rag. I'd read yours but you have so many nic's with so many different addresses I don't know which one it is.

The Wodonga Police Force are a credit to the Victorian Police Department in fact, they are far more efficient and community minded than their New South Wales Counterparts just accross the border in Albury. I personally think they are a model unit in the area of firearms safety and if there was an award for firearm safety, they should get one.

Lennie

Repasted from Gun Board


Thats the point Lennie. And in leaving the forum Cardigan and I can say we have no problems with the Law as long as it is enforced against ilegal gun owners or those owning firearms if they are secured properly

but i suspect some
of the pro gun trolls we have seen here have a few ilegal ones tucked away... otherwise they wouldn't protestest so much !!!
Thank god the normal pro gun posters here like Andu and myglock have been able to answer posts.

I cant say I agree with all that cardigan posts... but it has been useful to bring out the worst of them without spoiling the content of this page at
aaamatilda.proboards67.com/

There is never a dull moment and we have met some nice polite
responsible gun owners. I reckon thats about 99 percent...and that accounts for the stable position we are in as well as the Gun Laws

There will always be criminals just like trolls !!!!

But if we all are Building a Safer Community By making Guns more difficult to obtain by Criminals..Thats legal responsible gun owners.police and anti gun activists things must get better, and safer for all of us including our kids.

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admin said:

lennie said:

zassy

Nice to know you read my local rag. I'd read yours but you have so many nic's with so many different addresses I don't know which one it is.

The Wodonga Police Force are a credit to the Victorian Police Department in fact, they are far more efficient and community minded than their New South Wales Counterparts just accross the border in Albury. I personally think they are a model unit in the area of firearms safety and if there was an award for firearm safety, they should get one.

Lennie

Repasted from Gun Board


Thats the point Lennie. And in leaving the forum Cardigan and I can say we have no problems with the Law as long as it is enforced against ilegal gun owners or those owning firearms if they are secured properly

but i suspect some
of the pro gun trolls we have seen here have a few ilegal ones tucked away... otherwise they wouldn't protestest so much !!!
Thank god the normal pro gun posters here like Andu and myglock have been able to answer posts.

I cant say I agree with all that cardigan posts... but it has been useful to bring out the worst of them without spoiling the content of this page at
aaamatilda.proboards67.com/

There is never a dull moment and we have met some nice polite
responsible gun owners. I reckon thats about 99 percent...and that accounts for the stable position we are in as well as the Gun Laws

There will always be criminals just like trolls !!!!

But if we all are Building a Safer Community By making Guns more difficult to obtain by Criminals..Thats legal responsible gun owners.police and anti gun activists things must get better, and safer for all of us including our kids.

Note from Moderator.


Well thats a shock. Congratulations. I am sure youll meet lots of politicians where you are going in Canberra. Please keep in touch. We will all miss You !

Keith