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1 September, 2022
New firearm laws
NEW firearm storage laws started in Victoria on Tuesday. Victoria Police wants all current firearm owners to check their existing storage arrangements meet the new firearm storage minimum standards. Under the new laws, all licensed firearm owners...
NEW firearm storage laws started in Victoria on Tuesday.
Victoria Police wants all current firearm owners to check their existing storage arrangements meet the new firearm storage minimum standards.
Under the new laws, all licensed firearm owners, including Category A and B, must store their firearms in storage units made of steel at least 1.6mm thick that is purpose built, has a sturdy lock and if less than 150 kilograms when empty must be bolted to the structure of the premises. The move comes as Victoria Police is committed to working alongside firearm owners, including farmers to ensure their storage is upgraded, so firearms are not falling into the hands of thieves on the lookout for weapons to aid further serious criminal offending.
A clothing locker cannot be used for firearm storage as they did not meet the minimum standards of a firearm storage receptacle.